Salt and Light Hour - Catholic Podcast: Recent Episodes
Pedro Guevara-Mann
Every week, our host Deacon Pedro brings you the best of Salt + Light: Inspiring messages, insightful interviews, interesting commentary and music; plus the weekly news, as well as great segments from our contributors. Stay current with the Catholic Church in Canada and the world, and nourish your faith with the SLHour.
This week, on a special edition of the SLHour, we revisit some of the conversations we had on this program in the Fall of 2024. Author Paul Jarzembowski helps us find hope in the holidays and we remember Henri Nouwen with his friend, author Carolyn Whitney-Brown. We also reconnect with singer/songwriters Aly Aleigha, and Ricky Vazquez, who both released new music in 2024.
This week, on a special edition of the SLHour, we revisit some of the conversations we had on this program in the Fall of 2024. We learn about an app that brings Christians together and about a novel about Jesuits and the occult. We also meet liturgical composer Kevin Keil and we reconnect with singer/songwriter Sarah Hart.
This week, on a special edition of the SLHour, we revisit some of the conversations we had on this program in the Fall of 2024. We speak about saints and sacramentals with author Allison Gingras and we speak with author Chris Stepien and learn about his new book, Disciples of Doubt that takes a journey with Mary and the disciple John. We also reconnect with singer/songwriters Laura Huval who has a new Rosary album and Kay Clarity who has released a pop album under the pseudonym of Pax Paloma.
This week, on a special edition of the SLHour, we revisit some of the conversations we had on this program in the Fall of 2024. We take a fresh look at the beatitudes with Eugene Aucoin, author of The Beatitudes: Eight Steps to Inner Peace and Happiness and we dive deep into the ocean with Sr. Orianne as she tells us about her new book and about spending 40 days with God at sea.. We also reconnect with singer/songwriters Miley Azbill and Dana Catherine.
This week, on a special edition of the SLHour, we revisit some of the conversations we had on this program in the Fall of 2024. We learn about the Sacred Covenant between the Archdiocese of Vancouver, the Diocese of Kamloops and the Tk?emlúps te Secwépemc First Nation, and also speak with Alex Kendrick about the Kendrick Brothers' film The Forge. We also reconnect with singer/songwriters Alverlis and Jackie Minton and listen to their music.
Tune in this week for our end-of-the year tradition of celebrating some of the new music released by Catholic artists and featured on the SLHour over the last year. Sit back and enjoy some of the best new contemporary Catholic songs of 2024, featuring, Danielle Savard, Marie Miller, Sarah Kroger, Seph Schlueter, Alverlis, Ricky Vazquez, Dana Catherine, Pax Paloma, Jackie Minton and Sarah Hart.
Join us for our 2024 SLHour Christmas special: Gillian has a lesson about saying yes; Sr. Marie-Paul Curley, fsp finds the Window to the Soul to a mother and son film; Mark Matthews shows us how to incarnate love, and we reconnect with singer/songwriter Aly Aleigha, who has some new Advent/Christmas music.
This week we remember Henri Nouwen with his friend, author Carolyn Whitney-Brown. We also learn about the Aid to the Church in Need campaign for Burkina Faso; Jermaine has two new book suggestions, and we meet Liturgical Composer Kevin Keil who has a new instrumental Advent/Christmas album, Winter Birth.
This week, author Eleanor Bourg Nicholson tells us about her new novel, Wake of Malice involving a Jesuit priest and the occult. Sean Pott of the Knights of Columbus tells us about their pilgrim icon, Billy has a question about Synods and we reconnect with singer/songwriter Jackie Minton who has a new album, Sagesse.
The holidays can be a difficult time for a lot of people. This week, author Paul Jarzembowski helps us find hope in the holidays. Danny and Antonia Torchia continue sharing tips on how to bring up children in a domestic-monastic home; Our Hollywood Undercover Missionary, Mark Matthews is thinking about the four last things and we reconnect with singer/songwriter Sarah Hart who has a new album for the Advent/Christmas season.
This week we take a fresh look at the beatitudes with Eugene Aucoin, author of The Beatitudes: Eight Steps to Inner Peace and Happiness. Jermaine has two new book suggestions, Gillian learns a new Joyful Mystery of the Rosary and we reconnect with singer/songwriter Kay Clarity who has a new pop album, Songs for the Apocalypse.
This week, author Allison Gingras tells us about how she encountered signs of faith through sacramentals and saints that helped her teach the faith to her deaf daughter. We also learn about the Aid to the Church in Need report on Christian persecution, Billy Chan has a question about God in Church for Dummies and we reconnect with singer/songwriter Miley Azbill who has several new singles.
This week we learn all about the ZAIA social media app that brings Christians of all denominations together. Sean Pott of the Knights of Columbus tells us about a new leadership initiative; Sr. Marie Paul Curley, fsp has the window to the soul of a new sports bio pic; and we reconnect with singer/songwriter Dana Catherine who has some new music.
We take a journey with Mary and the disciple John with author Chris Stepien and learn about his new book, Disciples of Doubt. Danny and Antonia Torchia introduce us to how to rear rebels in a domestic-monastic home; Mark Matthews asks whether to AI or not to AI and we reconnect with singer/songwriter Laura Huval who has a new Rosary album.
This week we dive deep into the ocean with Sr. Orianne as she tells us about her new book and about spending 40 days with God at sea. Jermaine has two new book suggestions, Gillian learns a lesson from her children and we meet singer/songwriter Ricky Vazquez who has a new album, All is Not Lost.
This week, we speak with filmmaker Alex Kendrick, of the Kendrick Brothers, who tells us about their latest film, The Forge. We also receive an update of the work of Aid to the Church in Need in the Middle East, Billy has a question about God and we reconnect with singer/songwriter Alverlis who has several new singles.
The second Session of the Assembly of the Synod session began October 2, 2024. Join Deacon Pedro and a panel of synodal experts to review what has happened so far and what can be expected this month.
We speak with two of the writers and producers of the popular TV series, The Chosen, Tyler Thompson and Ryan Swanson, and we learn all about a new Catholic Masters on Gender and Women’s Studies. We also reconnect with singer/songwriters Marie Miller and Sarah Kroger.
We learn about a new Clerical Association of Christ’s Faithful, Deacons of Hope and we learn all about the prayer social network app Hozana. We also meet singer/songwriters Michael Zabrocki and Seph Schlueter.
We speak with children’s author Carissa Douglas and we learn all about a new prolife resource for Gen-Zers. We also reconnect with singer/songwriters Michael James Mette and Found Togehther, who are Jesse and Kathleen Leblanc.
We learn all about the work of the Erwin Brothers and in particular about their latest film, Ordinary Angels and about SoulCore, a way to integrate your prayer with fitness. We also reconnect with singer/songwriters Danielle Savard and Fr. Rob Galea from Australia.
First we speak with Archbishop Michael Miller, CSB of Vancouver about the historic Sacred Covenant that was signed between the Archdiocese of Vancouver, the Diocese of Kamloops and the TK’emlúps te Secwépemc First Nation. We also speak with Mary and Louis Richard, Program Directors of the new Discipleship Formation Program offered by the Catholic School of Evangelization of the Archdiocese of Saint-Boniface.
On this 16th Summer edition, Film producer Leo Severino tells us all about the film about Mother Cabrini and speak with the Rev. Karen Hamilton about how faith calls us to protest. We also reconnect with singer/songwriters Rebecca Roubion and Chris Bray.
On this 16th Summer edition, we learn about a unique student missionary experience to the Dominican Republic at St. Mary's Catholic Secondary School in Hamilton, Ontario, and also all about the Eucharistic Revival in the United States. We also meet singer/songwriters Rob Grossi and Laura Huval.
This week, we get last-minute updates from the National Eucharistic Congress with Chief Executive Officer, Tim Glemkowski and Director of Music and Liturgy, Dave Moore, and we listen to some of the music that will be featured during the event. Also Damien O’Connor of the Knights of Columbus tells us about a new exciting partnership and Billy has a very difficult question.
This week we speak with two of the writers of the hit TV series The Chosen, Ryan Swanson and Tyler Thompson and get a behind-the-scenes insight on how some of your favourite characters were created. Jermaine has two new book suggestions, Gillian learns a lesson from her children and we meet singer/songwriter Seph Schlueter.
This week we learn about the first ever Masters in Women’s and Gender Studies in the world, now offered at the University of St. Thomas in Houston. Ed Clancy of Aid to the Church in Need returns with Where God Helps to tell us about recent priest persecutions; Mark Matthews learns spiritual insights from a popular Hollywood spot, and we meet with Canadian song-writer and musician Rob Grossi.
This week on the SLHour, we learn about the Dominican Republic Education and Medical Support mission experience; Danny has a Eucharistic tip for rearing rebels; Sr. Marie Paul Curley, FSP gives us the windows to the soul to a World War II film; and Sarah Kroger has a new album, A New Reality.
This week we learn about the work of Deacons of Hope, the only self-governing, autonomous, pro-life ministry group composed of permanent deacons in the Church. Damien O’Connor of the Knights of Columbus tells us about the Eucharistic Processions taking place across the U.S.; Billy has a question about the body; and we reconnect with singer/songwriter Marie Miller who has a new album, The Way of Love.
This week we learn how Hozana and Rosario plan to have 1 million decades of the Rosary prayed for Mary during the month of May. Jermaine has two new book suggestions, Gillian learns a lesson from her children and we reconnect with singer/songwriter Rebecca Roubion.
How do we integrate soul and body? This week we lean about SoulCore, a fitness and prayer ministry that does just that. Antonia and Danny Torchia return to tell us more about rearing rebels through Spiritual Works of Mercy; Billy has a question about priests and artificial intelligence; and we reconnect with singer/songwriter Danielle Savard, who has a new album, Warfare.
This week on a special edition of the SLHour we focus on questions on Artificial Intelligence with our Hollywood Undercover Missionary, Mark Matthews who has been reporting on all the conversations about artificial intelligence taking place in the world of engineering, technology and also in Hollywood. Join us for conversations on fear of technology, how the algorithm works, synthetic AI, chatbots, how AI will take all our jobs and finally, an unexpected benefit of AI.
We know that Faith calls us to justice but the Rev. Dr. Karen A. Hamilton argues that faith also calls us to protest. This week she tells us about her book that compiles stories of all faiths as protest. Damien O’Connor of the Knights of Columbus, has an update about a program that helps men pray and learn about the faith; Sr. Marie Paul Curley, fsp has a window to the soul of an Academy Award-winning Anime film; and singer/songwriter, Chris Bray has a new book.
This year, on our Special Easter edition, Deacon Pedro is joined by Catholic singer/songwriter/author and Christian music legend, John Michael Talbot, who tells us about his more-than-40 year career, shares his latest album with us and gives us inspiring words to reflect on for the Easter season.
This week, author Carissa Douglas tells us about the new installment in the Little Douglings young adult book series. Jermaine has a book suggestion, Gillian learns a practical lesson for Lent and we meet singer/songwriter Michael Zabrocki.
This week on an all-new SLHour, we give you everything you need to know about the Eucharistic Revival in the United States. Ed Clancy of Aid to the Church in Need tells us about what’s happening in Burkina Faso; Sr. Marie Paul Curley, fsp gives us her first choice for best picture of the year and singer/songwriter Michael James Mette and his wife Michelle tell us about a new opportunity for this Summer.
This week, Andrew Erwin of the Erwin Brothers tells us about their latest film, Ordinary Angels. Danny and Antonia Torchia give us more tips on how to "rear rebels" especially during Lent; Our Hollywood Undercover Missionary, Mark Matthews explores surrogate friendship through artificial intelligence and we meet singer/songwriter Laura Huval.
This week, producer Leo Severino tells us about his new film based on the life and work of St. Frances Cabrini. Damien O’Connor of the Knights of Columbus returns with Into the Breach to tell us about a great resource; Billy has a question about things Catholics do; and we reconnect with singer/songwriter Fr. Rob Galea.
This week, Deacon Harold Burke-Sivers explains how Catholics should respond to racism and we learn about a new Catholic book publisher, JMJ Press. We also meet the Damascus Worship and we reconnect with singer/songwriter PJ Anderson.
This week, we learn some life lessons that Deacon Kevin Martin, Jr. learned from his dad and meet seasoned Christian film producer , Bob Katz, who tells us about his conversion to Catholicism. We also meet the mother-son duo Dupree and we reconnect with singer/songwriter Taylor Tripodi.
This week, we revisit some of the conversations we had on this program in the Fall of 2023. We learn about a new ministry from Argentina, Renova+, that is expanding into the U.S and we revisit what happened at the Synod on Synodality. We also meet singer/songwriter Nico Cabrera and reconnect with Bob Halligan Jr. of the the Catholic celtic-rock band Ceili Rain.
This week, we learn about what makes a Catholic teacher and learn about a new prolife resource for teens from Life Canada. We also hear from the St. John’s College Worship Band and reconnect with singer/songwriter John Paul Von Arx.
This week, on a special edition of the SLHour, we revisit some of the conversations we had on this program in the Fall of 2023. We learn about the film Mother Teresa and Me, and also about a new resource to help you find your religious vocation. We also reconnect with singer/songwriters Amanda Vernon** and Lorraine Hess.
This week we revisit new music released by Catholic artists in 2023 and featured on our program. Tune in for some of the best new contemporary Catholic songs of 2023, featuring, Pat Briley, Hannah Schaefer, Francesca LaRosa, EPIC the Band, The Dwell, Nico Cabrera and John Finch, Lorraine Hess, PJ Anderson and Taylor Tripodi.
Join us for our 2023 SLHour Christmas special: Gillian has a Christmas lesson that will last the whole year; Sr. Marie-Paul finds the Window to the Soul in feel-good Christmas movies; Mark reflects on the meaning of the Incarnation, and we reconnect with singer/songwriter Sarah Kroger, who has just released her very first Christmas project.
This week, Deacon Harold Burke-Sivers gives us the Catholic response to racism. Jermaine has two new book suggestions, Billy has a question about Christmas and we meet singing/songwriting/mother-son duo Dupree.
This week, Deacon Kevin Martin Jr. shares with us lessons that he learned from his dad. Marie-Claude Lalonde of Aid to the Church in Need-Canada gives us an update from Gaza and tells us about a new cause for canonization in Where God Helps; Danny and Antonia Torchia share tips on corporal works of mercy in Rearing Rebels and we meet Andrew Ferguson of the band The Dwell.
This week, on the SLHour, we see a map of religious vocations across North America. Jermaine has two new book suggestions, Billy has a question about funerals and we reconnect with singer/songwriter Taylor Tripodi who has some new songs to share.
This week we speak with Sr. Gill Goulding of the Synod’s Theological Commission who gives us her thoughts on the Synod. Damien O’Connor of the Knights of Columbus has thoughts on what it’s like to be a Catholic family in a post-Christian world; Sr. Marie Paul Curley, FSP has the windows to the soul; and we meet the ministry, Damascus Worship.
This week, Pat Wiedemer of LifeCanada brings us a new prolife resource that helps teens see the consequences of their actions; Gillian learns something from her kids about expectations; Danny returns with a domestic version of rearing rebels to talk about prayer in the family; and singer/songwriter PJ Anderson has several new singles to share.
This week on an all-new SLHour, we learn about JMJ Press, a new Catholic publisher dedicated to giving glory to God. We learn how the Israel-Hammas conflict is affecting Aid to the Church in Need partners in the Gaza Strip; Mark Matthews tells us what’s good in Hollywood and we reconnect with Lorraine Hess who has a new album dedicated to Truth.
This week we get an update of the Synod in Rome, why it’s happening, how it all works and what it means for the Church. Jermaine has a few good book suggestions, Billy has a question about evil spirits and we reconnect with singer/songwriter John Paul Von Arx who has a new video and some new songs to share.
This week author and professor, James Kirylo tells us what it means to be a Catholic teacher. Damien O’Connor has a new Knights of Columbus video series for the family; Sr. Marie Paul Curley, FSP, has the windows to the soul to a popular film from the Summer; and we meet singer/songwriter Nico Cabrera.
This week, we speak with Christian filmmaker Bob Katz about his new film The Blind and about his recent conversion to Catholicism; Gillian learns something from her kids about living in the moment; Danny returns with a domestic version of rearing rebels; and singer/songwriter Amanda Vernon is back from sabbatical and has several new singles to share.
This week, we learn about a Global ministry, Renova+, that’s soon coming to the U.S.. Marie Claude Lalonde of Aid to the Church in Need - Canada tells us about the Church in Mongolia; Mark Matthews has good things to say about the current writer and actor strike in Hollywood and we reconnect with Bob Halligan Jr. of the Celtic Rock band, Ceili Rain who have a new album, Crash This Gate.
This week, executive producer Thierry Cagianut tells us about his new film Mother Teresa & Me that intertwines the story of the saint from 50 years ago with that of a young British woman of today. Jermaine gives us two good suggestions for Fall reading on Book Endz; Billy has a question about being sick on Church for Dummies and we meet the St. John’s College Worship Band, under the direction of Andrew Hall.
This week on a special edition of the SLHour we feature the best of Church for Dummies with Billy Chan. Tune in for questions about the All Souls, Holy Water, Crucifixes, Saints, Canonizations and so much more! Let’s learn some basics of our Faith with this SLHour-Church for Dummies Special.
This week on a special edition of the SLHour we focus on movies. Our film expert, Sr. Marie Paul Curley, fsp has been giving us the Windows to the Soul of films for years now and it’s time, once again, to share some of that wisdom. This week we learn a little bit of what Sr. Marie Paul has to say about some great films from the 2020-2021 season, including a film that deals with the Black Lives Matter theme, animated films about the afterlife, and films with great father figures, inspired by the Year of St. Joseph.
This week on a special edition of the SLHour, once again, we focus on being children of God. Our parenting contributor, Gillian Kantor, has been producing the What I Learned From My Kids segment for years now, and it’s time again to share some of that wisdom. This week we hear a little bit of what Gillian has learned from her six children about promises, making excuses, the importance of quiet time and waiting, and spiritual warfare.
This week, on a special edition of the SLHour, we peak with Dallas Jenkins, the creator and producer of the popular The Chosen series and we learn all about a new documentary series about the Rosary. We also reconnect with singer/songwriters Francesca LaRosa and Lorraine Hess.
This week, on a special edition of the SLHour, we learn all about the work at the Magdala Centre in Israel and about the apologetic demonic thriller film Nefarious. We also reconnect with singer/songwriters Kay Clarity and Hannah Schaefer, who both have new singles.
On this special encore edition of the SLHour, we bring you highlights from the WYD2002 CD LIVE Concert – recorded at Exhibition Place, on July 18th 2002. You’ll hear Tom Booth, Sarah Hart, Susan HooKong-Taylor, Janelle, Daniel Facerias, Hermana Glenda, Critical Mass, Julie Lafontaine, Jesse Manibusan, Martin Valverde, Migueli and Ziza. This program first aired on August 1, 2009.
This week, on a special edition of the SLHOUR we remember the last 37 years of World Youth Days as we hear theme songs from Buenos Aires to Lisbon.
This week, on a special Summer edition of the SLHour, we revisit some of the conversations we had on this program earlier in 2023. We learn about mental health Sunday and the importance of recognizing mental health in the Church with Fr. Stephan Kappler of the Southdown Institute and speak with Jared Brock about his new book A God Named Josh. We also reconnect with the EPIC the band and singer/songwriter Aly Aleigha.
This week, on the summer edition of the SLHour, we revisit some of the conversations we had on this program in early 2023. We learn about the National Men’s Conference, and also about a new film about the Camino de Santiago pilgrimage. We also meet singer/songwriter Patrick Briley and the band Steadfast Worship.
This week, co-directors Cary Solomon and Chuck Konzelman tell us all about the new thriller about demonic possession, Nefarious. Danny has monastic tips for rearing rebels; Sr. Marie Paul gives us the windows to the soul to a new Tom Hanks film; and we reconnect with Carlos Gonzalez of EPIC, the Band.
This week author Jared Brock tells us why if Jesus lived today, we would call him Josh. Damien O’Connor of the Knights of Columbus returns us to the basics in Into the Breach; Billy has another question about the Mass in Church for Dummies; and we reconnect with singer/songwriter Aly Aleigha.
Join us for our Easter edition of the SLHour with our contributors: What I Learned From My Kids with Gillian, who learns Lenten and Easter lessons; What’s Good in Hollywood with Mark, who ponders the meaning of transcendence, and Sr. Marie-Paul, fsp, who looks at the Windows to the Soul to a group of unexpected Easter-themed films, plus, special guests Sarah Hart and Steve Angrisano invite us into the mystery of God’s Divine Mercy.
This week we Producer, Erin Berghouse of Ahava Productions tells us about her new film Santiago: The Camino Within that will be in theatres across the US on March 28; Ed Clancy of Aid to the Church in Need tells us about the dire situation for Christians in Nigeria; Mark Matthews explains something true, beautiful and good from Hollywood and we reconnect with singer/songwriter Lorraine Hess who's written a Mass setting dedicated to and inspired by St. Catherine of Siena.
This week we learn about the Superbowl of all men’s conferences. Damien O’Connor of the Knights of Columbus returns with Into the Breach to talk about prayer; Sr. Marie-Paul Curley, fsp gives us the windows to the soul to some Oscar nominees and winners; and we reconnect with singer/songwriter Francesca LaRosa, who has been writing Psalms for the Funeral Liturgy.
This week, filmmaker, Dan Johnson tells us about the Mysteries of the Rosary series; Gillian learns to listen to her kids; Danny suggests that parents can trailblaze new paths for their children; and singer/songwriter Hannah Schaefer shares about her struggles with infertility.
This week we travel to the Holy Land and learn all about the ancient town of Magdala; Jermaine has some good suggestions for reading; Mark tells us what's good about artificial intelligence and chatbots and we meet singer/songwriter Patrick Briley.
This week on the SLHour, we speak with The Chosen series creator and producer, Dallas Jenkins. We also learn about the work of Aid to the Church in Need in Turkey and Syria after the recent earthquake; Billy has a question about money and we meet the Toronto-based band, Steadfast Worship.
We talk about the real presence of the Eucharist with Deacon Dennis Lambert and Dr. Abigail Favale tells us why there is so much confusion about gender. We also meet the Monks of Clear Creek and we reconnect with singer/songwriter Will Hickl of Novum Records.
We learn all about a new novel by Eleanor Bourg-Nicholson about Franciscans and werewolves and we learn about a resource for those who’ve lost loved ones to suicide. We also meet singer/songwriter Kate Curran and reconnect with Ryan Tremblay, who has some new singles.
We meet learn about the new documentary on the life and work of Mother Teresa and meet Harry McAvoy who is struggling with a rare form of memory loss. We also meet the Hillbilly Thomists and singer/songwriter Joe Lundin.
This week, on a special edition of the SLHour, we revisit some of the conversations we had on this program in the Fall of 2022. We learn about Catholic Households on Mission: the new support and resource for Catholic families, and also Magnus MacFarlane-Barrow tells us about the good work of Mary’s Meals especially after the pandemic and with the war in Ukraine. We also meet singer/songwriters and married couple Flynn and we reconnect with Matt Maher.
This week, on a special edition of the SLHour we remember Pope Benedict and consider his legacy. We are joined by Doctor Christopher Bellitto, professor of history at Kean University and we also hear from Cardinal Gerald Lacroix of Quebec, Pope Francis' biographer, Austen Ivereigh, professor of theology at Regis College, Sr. Gill Goulding, CJ and Cindy Wooden, Rome Bureau Chief of Catholic News Service.
This week, on our New Years Special, we revisit new music released by Catholic artists in 2022 and featured on the SLHour. Tune in for some of the best new contemporary Catholic songs of 2022, featuring, Flynn, Will Hickl, The Hillbilly Thomists, Andy Carey, John Finch, Ryan Tremblay, Bob Halligan, Jr., Chris Bray, Sarah Hart and Matt Maher.
On our Christmas Special, we are joined by our contributors: Gillian is OK with all the hustle and bustle; Billy asks how early Christians celebrated Christmas; Sr. Marie-Paul looks at faith in Christmas movies; Mark tries to make sense of all the chaos, and we reconnect with the Dutch Christian band, Trinity, who has a new Christmas album!
This week, author and professor Abigail Favale speaks with us about the genesis of gender and gender identity. Jermaine has some good suggestions for reading; Damien O’Connor returns to tell us about a new initiative for Knights of Columbus councils and we learn about the Marian Sounds of Advent, with the Monks of Clear Creek.
This week, Deacon Dennis Lambert tells us about his new book, For Real: Christ's Presence in the Eucharist, and explains how we know it and how to explain it to others; Gillian learns a new lesson from her kids about taking risks; Danny has a lesson for rearing rebels about normalization; and we reconnect with singer/songwriter Ryan Tremblay who has several new singles to share.
This week, Deacon Ed Shoener tells us how to cope when a loved one dies by suicide. Ed Clancy of Aid to the Church in Need shares their report on Christian persecution worldwide. Also, Mark Matthews has thoughts on the final judgment and we meet singer/songwriter Joe Lundin.
This week on the SLHour we bring you the sixth episode of our mini-series, Indigenous Voices where we learn from the stories, traditions, legends and culture of our Indigenous brothers and sisters. This week we meet Shaun Vincent, a Métis, graphic designer from Winnipeg, Manitoba and Michele Sam of the Ktunaxa people in British Columbia.
This week, author Eleanor Bourg Nicholson tells us about her novel Brother Wolf about Franciscans and Werewolves; Jermaine has some good suggestions for reading; Billy has a question about the God of the Old Testament and we meet singer/songwriters and married couple, Megan and Blake Flynn.
This week, Harry and Jennifer McAvoy tell us what it’s like to sustain hope through memory loss and the storms of life. We introduce a new segment with the Knights of Columbus, Into the Breach; Sr. Marie-Paul Curley, fsp gives us the windows to the soul to new sci-fi film; and we meet singer/songwriter Kate Curran.
It’s been 25 years since the death of Mother Teresa. This week, director, David Naglieri tell us about the new film that celebrates her legacy; Gillian learns a new lesson from her kids; Danny Torchia returns with lessons for communications and media professionals; and singer/songwriter Will Hickl has several new singles to share.
This week on the SLHour we bring you the fifth episode of our mini-series, Indigenous Voices where we meet Indigenous people and learn from their stories, traditions, legends and culture. This week we travel to Alberta and Deborah Lloyd of the Saddle Lake Cree Nation and Gary Gagnon a Métis from St. Albert, teach us about the true meaning of healing, Indigenous style and what walking together really means.
This week, we reconnect with Magnus McFarlane Barrow, founder of Mary’s Meals, an organization that feeds over 2 million children around the world every day. Marie-Claude Lalonde of Aid to the Church in Need-Canada tells us about the One Million Children Praying the Rosary initiative; Mark Matthews tells us about something good that’s happening with artificial intelligence and we catch up with Matt Maher and listen to some of his newest singles.
How do we support the family? This week we get learn all about a new online community designed to support Catholic households in their mission; Jermaine has some good suggestions for reading; Billy has a question about war and we meet the Hillbilly Thomists.
This week, on a special edition of the SLHour, we learn about all about natural family planning from Katie Zulanas of the Couple to Couple League, and explore the lives of famous Catholic donors; We then meet singer/songwriter Andy Carey and reconnect with Chris Bray and listen to his music.
This week, on a special edition of the SLHour, we explore what saints of the future would be like and we learn about the new pro-life documentary film, The Matter of Life. We also reconnect with husband and wife duo Nick and Nikki Garza and meet singer/songwriter Fr. Maximilian Mary Dean.
This week, on a special “best of” edition of the SLHour, Camille Pauley of Healing the Culture tells us about their new prolife TV series for kids, Philo and Sophie, and author Robert Leblanc explores the David and Goliath story; we also reconnect with singer/songwriters Cooper Ray and John Finch.
This week, on a special edition of the SLHour, we learn about a great little Catholic web-series, Catholic Central and author Fiorella De Maria tells us about her novel This Thing of Darkness. We also meet singer/songwriter Jackie Minton and reconnect with Bob Halligan Jr. of the band Ceili Rain.
This week, on a special edition of the SLHour, we revisit some of the conversations we had on this program in the Spring of 2021. We hear perspectives before and after the Indigenous delegation that went to meet with Pope Francis in March and we reconnect with singer/songwriters Mike Boucher and Marie Miller.
This week, on a special edition of the SLHour, we revisit some of the conversations we had on this program in the last year. We speak about the Canadian bishops’ apology to Indigenous peoples; We learn about a mental health ministry, and we meet singer/songwriter Will Hickl of the Novum Collective and catch up with Canadian singer/songwriter Denis Grady and learn about his ministry, Franciscan and Friends.
Pope Francis will be in Canada next week, July 24-29. This week, on a special edition of the SLHour, we bring you two conversations from the Upfront with the Archbishop podcast with Archbishop Richard Smith of Edmonton: Archbishop Smith, himself, who is the General Coordinator of the Papal Visit and Fr. Cristino Bouvette, Director of Liturgy for the Papal Visit.
This week we meet Ginni Peters, Gerald Phillips, and Vange Point – a mother and sister, a brother and uncle, and a daughter and niece from the Stó:lo Nation in British Columbia who teach us the importance of language and family.
What can the story of David and Goliath teach us about facing our fears? This week, author Robert Leblanc tell us; Gillian learns a new lesson from her kids; Danny returns with Consumers Vs Priests with tips for the laity; and singer/songwriter Chris Bray has several new singles to share.
This week on the SLHour we bring you the third episode of our mini-series Indigenous Voices in which we meet Indigenous people and learn from their stories, traditions, legends, languages, and cultures. This week we will hear from Thamer Linklater, who struggles with her Catholic faith, and Earl Dionne, a wood-burning artist from the Mohawk Nation.
This week author David Goulet helps us imagine the saints of the future. Ed Clancy of Aid to the Church in Need returns with news of Nigeria; Sr. Marie-Paul Curley, FSP, gives us the windows to the soul to a favourite super hero; and we meet with singer/songwriter Andy Carey.
This week, producer and director Tracy Robinson tells us about the new film The Matter of Life. Billy has a new question about priests; Mark Matthews tells us about something good that happens regularly in Hollywood; and we catch up with singer/songwriter John Finch.
This week Camille Pauley of Healing the Culture tells us about Philo and Sophie, a new series dedicated to teach life principles to children; Jermaine has a couple good book suggestions; Gillian learns a new lesson from her kids; and we meet singer/songwriter Jackie Minton.
We speak with Julia Kozak, a dancer and artist from the Nisga’a Nation in British Columbia and Allan Jamieson, a Cayuga Elder, educator and promoter of arts and culture.
Join us for our Easter edition with all of our contributors: Church for Dummies with Billy; What I Learned From My Kids with Gillian; Consumers vs Priests with Danny; What’s Good in Hollywood with Mark; and Windows to the Soul with Sr. Marie-Paul. Plus, special guest Sarah Hart shares new music with us.
This week Graydon Nicholas comments on the pope’s apology to Indigenous people. Ed Clancy of Aid to the Church in Need reminds us of an anniversary in Sri Lanka; Sr. Marie-Paul Curley, fsp gives us the windows to the soul to an unusual Lenten film; and we reconnect with singer/songwriter Mike Boucher.
In episode 1 of this mini-series, we meet Harvey McCue, an accomplished educator, and Cassidy Caron, President of the Métis National Council. We speak about land rights, the impact of residential schools, reconciliation, and much more.
This week, Fr. Cristino Bouvette of the Diocese of Calgary tells us what it’s like to be a Catholic priest with Indigenous heritage; Danny Torchia returns with a new installment of Consumers vs. Priests and introduces us to Linda; Billy has a question about baptism in Church for Dummies; and we reconnect with Nick and Nikki Garza.
This week on a special edition of the SLHour, we look at the situation in Ukraine. We learn how the Church has been affected, how the Church has been responding, and how we can help. We hear from Bishop Bryan Bayda and Viktoriia Marko of the Ukrainian Catholic Eparchy of Saskatoon, Carl Hétu of Development and Peace-Caritas Canada, and Anna Dombrowska of Catholic Near East Welfare Association. We also speak with two volunteers, Lidiia Batig in Rome and Simone Tropea in Romania, who are working tirelessly to send aid and help the refugees.
This week, Andrew Robison of the Holy Donors podcast hopes to inspire us to become donors of the holy kind. We talk about the Catholic teaching of war and violence with Benjamin Boivin in A Taste for the Common Good; Mark Matthews wonders if our life is like a documentary in What's Good in Hollywood, and we catch up with singer/songwriter Marie Miller.
This week on the SLHour, Katie Zulanas of the Couple to Couple League tells us about their new online Fertility Science Institute; Jermaine has a couple good book suggestions; Gillian learns a new lesson from her kids; and we meet singer/songwriter Fr. Maximilian Mary Dean.
This week on the SLHour, author Fiorella De Maria tells us about her new novel This Thing of Darkness; Ed Clancy of Aid to the Church in Need gives us an update on Ukraine; Billy has a question about the Host at Mass; and we reconnect with Bob Halligan, Jr. of Ceili Rain.
This week on an all-new SLHour, producer Susie Dueñas of Family Theater Productions tells us about their web series Catholic Central and Lente Católico. Danny Torchia returns with tips on lobbying and civic engagement, Sr. Marie Paul Curley, FSP, gives us the Windows to the Soul to some Academy nominated films, and we reconnect with singer/songwriter and minister Cooper Ray.
Author Carissa Douglas tells us about the latest installment of the Little Douglings series and we learn about Exodus, a challenging 90-day ascetic program for men. We also reconnect with singer/songwriter Fred Cacciotti and enter the Wonderful World of Benjamin Cello.
This week, we learn all about the new Catholic show for tween-agers, Studio 3:16, and we talk about depression and mental health with Deacon Ed Shoener of the Association of Catholic Mental Health Ministers. We also meet singer/songwriter Katie Curtis, who has muscular dystrophy, and reconnect with David Wang from the band Critical Mass, whose new album, Serenity, deals with parental alienation.
This week, on a special edition of the SLHour, we revisit some of the conversations we had on this program in the fall of 2021. We meet the CEO of Salt and Light Catholic Media Foundation, Fr. Alan Fogarty, SJ, and learn about Encounters With the Sacred, a coming-of-age novel about faith and family. We also meet singer/songwriter Danielle Savard and reconnect with Michael James Mette, whose new album, Exile, was born out of a depression.
This week, on a special edition of the SLHour, we revisit some of the conversations we had on this program in the Fall of 2021. We learn about the three languages of evangelization, and also about the Indigenous delegation from Canada that will travel to meet Pope Francis. We also meet singer/songwriters Stephen Pishner and Jesse and Kathleen Leblanc, also known as Found Together.
This week we revisit some albums released by Catholic artists in 2021 and featured on the SLHour – tune in for some of the best new contemporary Catholic songs of 2021, featuring, Nick and Nikki Garza, David Mares, Danielle Savard, Found Together, Hannah Schaefer, Luke Spehar, Michael James Mette and Village Lights.
Join us for our 2021 SLHour Christmas special with all our contributors: Danny has a tip for consumers; Gillian learns a lesson from her kids; Billy has a suggestion for all Catholics; Sr. Marie-Paul Curley has tips on how to watch Christmas movies and Mark goes on a Christmas pilgrimage, plus we meet liturgical composer Chris de Silva and listen to some of his Christmas music!
This week we get learn all we need to know about the Indigenous delegation going to meet with Pope Francis; Amanda Griffin of Aid to the Church in Need tells us what Christmas is like for those in refugee camps and crisis regions; Jermaine has some good suggestions for your holiday reading; and we reconnect with Canadian Catholic music pioneer Denis Grady and his Franciscan and Friends.
This week, Deacon Ed Shoener of the Association of Catholic Mental Health Ministers tells us why every parish needs a mental health ministry. Benjamin Boivin returns with A Taste for the Common Good to tell us about Eucharistic Coherence; Mark Matthews tells us that someone is always watching us and we learn all about The Wonderful World of Benjamin Cello.
This week we speak with author Berta Byrne about her first novel, Encounters with the Sacred; Jermaine has a couple good book suggestions; Gillian learns a new lesson from her kids; and we meet singer/songwriter Katie Curtis.
This week on the SLHour, we speak with children’s author Carissa Douglas about the new installment in the Little Douglings young adult book series, based on her own 14 kids. Ed Clancy of Aid to the Church in Need returns with their new segment Where God Helps; Sr. Marie-Paul Curley, fsp gives us the windows to the soul to a Netflix horror thriller series; and we meet singer/songwriter/and master guitarist, Fred Cacciotti.
Is Pope Francis coming to Canada next year? This week on the SLHour, Archbishop Richard Smith of Edmonton tells us all we know and how we got here. Danny Torchia returns to begin another season of media tips, Billy Chan has a question about the Mass and we learn about Parental Alienation with singer/songwriter David Wang of Critical Mass.
This week, we learn all about Studio 3:16, a new Catholic TV series for kids; Jermaine has a new book suggestion; Gillian learns a new lesson from her kids; and we meet liturgical music composer Stephen Pishner.
This week on the SLHour, we meet Salt + Light Media’s CEO, Fr. Alan Fogarty, SJ, and learn about what’s new for the organization. We also learn about the work of Aid to the Church in Need (ACN-Canada); Sr. Marie-Paul Curley, fsp, gives us the windows to the soul to another great family film; and we meet singer/songwriter/married couple Jesse and Kathleen LeBlanc – also known as Found Together.
This week on the SLHour, the Canadian bishops make an unequivocal apology to Indigenous peoples; Billy has a question about homilies in Church for Dummies; author Patrick Sullivan of Evango teaches us the three languages of evangelization, and we reconnect with singer/songwriter Michael James Mette, who has a new album, Exile.
This week, on a special edition of the SLHour, we revisit some of the conversations we’ve had on this program in the spring of 2020. We learn about the upcoming beatification of Fr. Michael McGivney, founder of the Knights of Columbus; we find out about a new detective-priest book series, the Fr. Gabriel Mysteries, with author Fiorella De Maria, and we meet singer/songwriter Anna Nuzzo and also reconnect with Greg Walton, who has a new album.
This week, on a special edition of the SLHour, we revisit some of our best conversations from the spring of 2020. We learn about HALLOW, a new app to help you pray and we speak with singer/songwriters Aly Aleigha, Dan Ferrari and Sarah Kroger, and listen to their music.
This week, on a special edition of the SLHour, we learn how one mother found sanctuary after the Sandy Hook school shooting and with speak with producer and actor Nick Loeb about the Roe v. Wade movie. We also meet the band Onward and Upward Worship and we have a featured chat with singer/songwriter Steve Bell.
This week, on a special edition of the SLHour, we learn about Forbidden God, a film about religious persecution set in the Spanish Civil War, and we meet singer/songwriter Molly Marrow. We then learn all about the work and ministry of Array of Hope and listen to some of their great music.
This week, on a special edition of the SLHour, we have a featured conversation with Roma Downey of Touched By An Angel and we meet singer/songwriter David Mares. We also learn about a new biblical virtual reality game from Immersive History founder Jarom Sidwell, and we meet singer/songwriter Andrea Thomas.
This week, on a special “best of” edition of the SLHour, we speak with author Emily Wilson Hussem about becoming the woman you were created to be, and then we meet singer/songwriter Wade McNutt. Also, author Andy Banister tells us whether Christians and Muslims worship the same God, and we reconnect with singer/songwriter Hannah Schaefer.
This week, on a special edition of the SLHour, we learn good habits for achieving holiness with Fr. Mark Mary Ames, CFR, and we talk all things World Youth Day with Dario Mobini of WorldYouthDay.com. We also meet singer/songwriter Alverlis and learn all about the music collaboration Village Lights.
This week, on a special edition of the SLHour, we revisit some of the conversations we had on this program in the spring of 2021. We learn about Canadian Samaritans for Africa, an organization that works with women-led projects in Africa, and also about a film about Mary and her successors by theologian Josephine Lombardi. We also meet singer/songwriter Dave Moore, and we listen to music by Kay Clarity.
This week, on a special edition of the SLHour, we revisit some of the conversations we had on this program in the spring of 2021. Dr. Bill Sullivan of the International Association of Catholic Bioethics looks at ethical considerations when receiving the COVID-19 vaccine, and Emily Jaminet tells us about the 12 Secrets of the Sacred Heart. We also meet singer/songwriters Nick and Nikki Garza and listen to new music by Luke Spehar.
This week on the SLHour, we learn about an organization that is empowering women in rural communities in Africa; Gillian learns a new lesson from her kids; Billy has a question about the Cross; and we meet singer/songwriter Dave Moore.
This week on the SLHour we speak about suffering and redemption with Jennifer Hubbard whose 6-year old daughter was killed in the Sandy Hook massacre in 2012. Danny Torchia returns to wrap up his rearing rebels series; Jermaine has a few more book suggestions and we meet singer/songwriter Alverlis.
How much do you know about World Youth Days? This week, Dario Mobini of WorldYouthDay.com tells us what we need to know and why. Sr. Marie-Paul Curley, fsp gives us the windows to the soul to more great movie dads; Billy has a question about baptism and confirmation and we meet singer/songwriter David Mares.
How do you become the woman you are meant to be? This week, author and Catholic speaker, Emily Wilson Hussem tells us what you need to hear in truth and love. Jermaine has two new books on Book Ends; Mark Matthews tells us what’s good in Hollywood and we meet singer/songwriter, married couple, Nick and Nikki Garza.
This week we celebrate the Sacred Heart. Author Emily Jaminet tells us how to claim Jesus’ promises in your life; Gillian learns a new lesson from her kids about confidence; Billy has a question about forgiveness; and we meet singer/songwriter, Wade McNutt.
What does it mean to follow in the footsteps of Mary? This week we speak with author and theologian, Josephine Lombardi about her new documentary: The First Lady and Her Successors. Also, Sr. Marie-Paul Curley, fsp gives us the windows to the soul to an academy award winner; Jermaine Bagnall has two more books for us in Book Ends and we meet singer/songwriter Molly Marrow.
Do Muslims and Christians worship the same God? This week, author Andy Bannister tells us what he thinks. Danny Torchia returns to give us another tip in rearing rebels, Billy has a question in Church for Dummies and we meet James Perkins and Ashley Dean of Onward and Upward Worship.
It is one of the most controversial court cases in U.S history. This week, Producer and Director Nick Loeb tells us about his new film, “Roe v. Wade”. Jermaine Bagnall returns with his new segment Book Ends to tell us about two new children’s books; Mark Matthews tells us about something that could only be possible in Hollywood and we reconnect with singer/songwriter Hannah Schaefer.
Is it possible to be holy? This week Fr. Mark Mary Ames of the Franciscan Friars of the Renewal shares tips on making small steps for making big spiritual progress. Gillian learns a lesson from her kids; Billy has a question about music; and singer/songwriter, Steve Bell has a new album, Wouldn’t You Love to Know.
Can video games be used for evangelization? This week on the SLHour, visual-effects-artist-turned-video-game-creator, Jarom Sidwell of Immersive History tells us what he thinks and about their new VR game based on the David and Goliath story. Danny Torchia returns to give us another tip in rearing rebels, Billy has another question about the pope in Church for Dummies and we learn about the worship collective, Village Lights.
Are COVID vaccines ethically and morally acceptable? This week, Dr. Bill Sullivan of the International Association of Catholic Bioethics helps us understand. Also, we introduce a new segment, Book Ends with Jermaine Bagnall, who will introduce us to some great books for young people; Billy has a question in Church for Dummies about the pope and we meet singer/songwriter Mary Kate Westrich.
This week on a special edition of the SLHour, once again, we focus on being children of God. Our parenting contributor, Gillian Kantor has been producing the What I Learned From My Kids segment for years now and it’s time again to share some of that wisdom. This week we learn a little bit of what Gillian has learned about promises, making excuses, the importance of quiet time and waiting, and spiritual warfare, from her six children from 2019-2021.
Join us for our special Easter edition of the SLHour: Billy has an Easter question in Church for Dummies and Gillian learns an Easter lesson from her kids; Mark tells us what’s good in Hollywood for Easter; Danny has a tip for rearing rebels, and Sr. Marie Paul has the Windows to the Soul to some Oscar contenders, plus we listen to great music by the Vigil Project, Luke Spehar and Taylor Tripodi.
It is the greatest story ever told: This week, we speak with producer, Roma Downey about the new feature-length film, Resurrection. Also, Sr. Marie-Paul Curley, fsp gives us the windows to the soul to a couple great film dads; Billy has another question in Church for Dummies and we meet singer/songwriter Will Hickl of the Novum Collective.
In the late 1930s the Spanish Civil War left many martyrs. This week, Producer, Victor Pap tells us about “Forbidden God” a film that tells one of those stories. Billy has a question about the Eucharist, Mark Matthews tells us how to pray for Hollywood and singer/songwriter Kay Clarity of Cassia and Myrrh has a new album, Catholic Chapters, Volume 1.
This week, on a special edition of the SLHour, we look back at Pope Francis’ historic visit to Iraq. We hear from the Most Rev. Bashar Warda of the Chaldean Catholic Archdiocese of Erbil, and we examine the significance of the trip with a panel of experts, Fr. Dominic Robinson, SJ and John Pontifex of Aid to the Church in Need, UK and Stephen Rasche of the Catholic University in Erbil.
The Pope is in Iraq this weekend. Tune in to hear what the Chaldean Bishop of Canada, Bawai Soro has to say about his country and the pope’s visit. Gillian learns a Lenten lesson from her kids; Billy has a question about the Eucharist; and singer/songwriter, Luke Spehar has a new album, Solace.
This week on the SLHour we learn about a Catholic multimedia extravaganza and learn how Array of Hope shares the beauty and truth of the Catholics faith through media and events. Danny Torchia returns to give us another tip in rearing rebels, Billy has a question about setting up prayer corners in Church for Dummies and we listen to great music from Array of Hope!
One in four people are affected by mental health issues. This week, we speak Daniel Whitehead of Sanctuary Mental Health Ministries about how Churches can support our parishioners who are struggling. Also, Sr. Marie-Paul Curley, fsp gives us the windows to the soul to a few films to start our Lenten movie watching; Billy has another question in Church for Dummies and we meet singer/songwriter Andrea Thomas.
This week, on a special edition of the SLHour, we learn about In the Thicket, the new podcast about suffering and we meet singer/songwriter Thomas Muglia. We also learn all about the pope’s new book, Let Us Dream and we meet singer/songwriter Hannah Schaefer.
This week, on a special “best of” edition of the SLHour, we speak with author Brendan Hodge about his novel, If You Can Get It and we meet singer/songwriter and teen-ager, Miley Azbill. We also have a featured conversation with Magnus Macfarlane-Farrow about Mary’s Meals and we meet singer/songwriter Brother Isaiah.
This week, on a special edition of the SLHour, we learn all about the Center for Family and Human Rights at the United Nations and Jason Jensen of Glass Canvas tell us about a new tool that will revolutionize the parish. We also meet the musical family Rhythm and Grace and reconnect with Singer/Songwriter Sarah Kroger.
This week, on a special edition of the SLHour, we revisit some of the conversations we had on this program in the Fall of 2020. We look at the miracle that led to the beatification of Fr. Michael McGivney and remember the pope’s exhortation Christus Vivit. We also meet singer/songwriters Mike Boucher and Francesca Larosa and listen to their music.
In this special SLHour reflection Deacon Pedro wonders what Jesus meant by "this is the time of fulfillment" and clarifies what the Church teaches about being in the end times and how we will know.
This week, on a special edition of the SLHour, we revisit some of the conversations we had on this program in the Fall of 2020. We learn about the new film on the life of Fr. Patrick Peyton, and we revisit the pope’s Encyclical Fratelli Tutti. We also meet singer/songwriter Kay Clarity and we listen to music by Chris Bray.
Before we let go of the year, let’s revisit some new albums released by Catholic artists in 2020 and featured on the SLHour – tune in for some of the best new contemporary Catholic songs of 2020, featuring , Marie Miller, Lee Roessler, Aly Aleigha, Hannah Schaefer, Greg Walton, Chris Bray, Matt Maher and Sarah Kroger.
Join us for a special Christmas edition of the SLHOUR with all our contributors: Billy has a Christmas question; Danny has a tip for rearing rebels at Christmas; Gillian learns a Christmas lesson from her kids; Mark has an unusual Hollywood Christmas story and Sr. Marie-Paul Curley give us some Christmas films to watch, plus we meet Greg and Lizzy of the Vigil Project and listen to some of their Christmas music!
In his new book, Let Us Dream, Pope Francis invites us to dream together for a post-covid world. This week, book collaborator, Austen Ivereigh gives us all the details. Billy has a question about Christmas, Mark Matthews tells us what’s good about computer graphics and we meet singer/songwriter and teen-ager, Miley Azbill.
This week, Erin, Nicole and Rachael, hosts of In the Thicket tell us all about the podcast that deals with suffering. Gillian learns something new from her kids; Billy has a question about Advent ; and we meet singer/songwriter, Hannah Schaefer.
In this special SLHour reflection Deacon Pedro offers a antidote to doubt, despair and fear and suggests that hope is the mission of every Christian, not just during Advent, but all the time.
How do we make room for the young Church? This week Gerald Gallagher of Dublin explores Christus Vivit with us and shares some Advent reflections. Danny Torchia tells us about shock advertising, Billy has a question about Advent and we meet singer/songwriter Thomas Muglia.
Family is family – that’s what author Brendan Hodge wants to explore in his new novel If You Can Get It. This week, we speak with him about the novel and about what it means to be a Catholic novelist. Also, Sr. Marie-Paul Curley, fsp gives us the windows to the soul to three Thanksgiving films; Billy has another question about religious life and we meet singer/songwriter Francesca Larosa.
How do we help parishes and dioceses engage and connect with parishioners and create disciples? This week, we learn about the Tilma Platform, a solution that can transform the Church. Billy has another question about nuns, Mark Matthews tells us what’s good in Hollywood and we meet Brother Isaiah and listen to his music.
This week, Austin Ruse of the Center for Family and Human Rights tells us all about a new UN prolife declaration. We learn about the Catholic Moms Summit Billy has a question about nuns; Gillian learns something new from her kids and we meet singer/songwriter, Mike Boucher.
In this special SLHour reflection for the Solemnity of All Saints, Deacon Pedro asks if you think that you will be a saint. What do you think? How would you answer that question? Who gets to be a saint?
We meet Dan and Michelle Schachle, the parents of the child that received the miracle that led to Fr. McGivney's beatification. Danny Torchia returns with communication and marketing tips in Media Ministry Minutes, Billy has another question about deacons and we meet a musical family, Rhythm and Grace.
Millions of children around the world go hungry every day. How much would it cost to feed them? This week, Magnus McFarlane-Barrow, founder of Mary’s Meals tells us. Also, Sr. Marie-Paul Curley, fsp gives us the windows to the soul to a new film about a Catholic saint; Billy has another question about the diaconate and Sarah Kroger’s new album Light is out, so it’s time for a featured chat!
Join us this week for a special SLHour looking at the many themes from the encyclical. Deacon Pedro speaks with many guests about fraternity and social friendship, the Good Samaritan, dialogue, Catholic social teaching, world religions, St. Francis, Laudato Si' and so much more.
This week, the pope's biographer, Austen Ivereigh tell us all about the new encyclical, Fratelli Tutti. Billy has a question about deacons, on Church for Dummies; Gillian learns something new from her kids and singer/songwriter, Chris Bray tells us about his web series and we listen to his new singles, Closer and Closer and More Like You.
The Family that prays together stays together. The life of the man who popularized that phrase is now on film. This week, Fr. David Guffey of Family Theater Productions tells us about the new film PRAY: The Story of Patrick Peyton. We learn about the pope’s new encyclical; Billy has a question about canon law in Church for Dummies, Mark Matthews tells us why everyone is leaving Hollywood and we meet singer/songwriter Kay Clarity and learn about Cassia and Myrrh.
In this special SLHour reflection for the 21st Sunday of Ordinary Time, Year A, Deacon Pedro wonders why Jesus took the disciples to Caesarea Philippi on that particular day and what it means that Peter is the rock on which He builds His Church.
We speak with Dominique Godbout of Development and Peace-Caritas, Canada about how COVID affected the Rohingya Refugees of Myanmar; Sr. Damien Marie Savino, fse teaches us environmental lessons we learned from COVID and Carl Hétu of Catholic Near East Welfare Association-Canada gives us details of the crisis in Lebanon.
We speak with Archbishop Richard Smith about the financial fallout of the crisis and Bishop Shelton Fabre and Bishop Emeritus, Terry Steib, SVB help us understand how the Church must respond to racial tensions. We end the program with Cardinal Gerald Lacroix, ISPX of Quebec,who tells us what the Church has to learn from these times.
This week, on a special “faith in a time of crisis” edition of the SLHour, we return to several conversations we had with bishops during the time of COVID-19. We speak to bishops from the west coast, the east coast and the north of Canada. We speak with Archbishop Murray Chatlain of Keewatin-Le Pas; Archbishop Anthony Mancini of Halifax-Yarmouth and Archbishop Michael Miller of Vancouver, as well as a featured chat with Bishop Robert Reed, auxiliary bishop of Boston. These interviews first aired on our TV series, Faith in a Time of Crisis in the Spring of 2020.
In this special SLHour reflection for the 18th Sunday of Ordinary Time, Year A, Deacon Pedro comments on the recurring message that is found throughout all of Scripture: God calling his people to come to him.
This week, on a special edition of the SLHour, we revisit some of the conversations we’ve had on this program in the Spring of 2020. We learn about the upcoming beatification of Fr. Michael McGivney, founder of the Knights of Columbus; we find out about a new detective-priest book series, the Fr. Gabriel Mysteries with author Fiorella De Maria, and we meet singer/songwriter Anna Nuzzo and also reconnect with Greg Walton who has a new album.
This week, on a special edition of the SLHour, we revisit some of our best conversations from the spring of 2020. We learn about HALLOW, a new app to help you pray and we speak with singer/songwriters Aly Aleigha, Dan Ferrari and Sarah Kroger, and listen to their music.
A miracle has been approved and attributed to Fr. Michael McGivney. This week we learn all about the cause for beatification of the founder of the Knights of Columbus. Emilie Callan tells us about something she found in the diocese of Calgay; Billy has one last question about indulgences and we meet singer/songwriter Anna Nuzzo.
In this special SLHour interview Deacon Pedro speaks with Greg Bruce, an infection control professional for the Paramedic Services of Simcoe Region in Ontario about the challenges this pandemic has brought to his job.
What’s the best Catholic murder mystery you’ve read? Today we speak with author Fiorella De Maria about her priest detective, Fr. Gabriel. Also, Sr. Marie-Paul Curley, fsp gives us the windows to the soul of a film that deals with racism; Billy has another question about indulgences in Church for Dummies, and we reconnect with singer/songwriter Greg Walton, who has a new album, Eyes on the Cross.
In this special SLHour interview Deacon Pedro speaks with Karie Papillon, an adult programs coordinator in Aurora, Ontario, about how they have adapted in order to continue to work with the seniors that they serve in the community and what we can do to help care for our seniors during this time.
Churches are beginning to re-open and Masses are resuming. This week, Vancouver’s Archbishop, Michael Miller, CSB, tells us how they did it; Glenn Byer of Oregon Catholic Press gives us some pointers for live-streaming Mass; Billy has another question about indulgences; Gillian learns something new from her kids and we meet singer/songwriter, Dan Ferrari.
In this special SLHour interview Deacon Pedro speaks with Christine Mesich, a midwife in Austin, Texas about how her job has changed in the last three months.
This week, on the SLHour we learn about the new Catholic app Hallow; Mark Matthews tells us what's true in Hollywood; Billy Chan has a question about indulgences and we reconnect with Sarah Kroger who has a new album dropping in August, Light.
In this special SLHour interview Deacon Pedro speaks with Fr. Ian Duffy, Rector of the Basilica of Our Lady Immaculate in Guelph, Ontario, about what it was like to be sick with COVID19.
On this special "SLHour Short" we reconnect with singer/songwriter Aly Aleigha, who tells us all about her new single, Gallicantu.
In this special SLHour reflection Deacon Pedro explains the mystery of the Trinity and why it's not important that we fully understand it.
This week, on a special edition of the SLHour, we revisit some of the conversations we’ve had from the time of the COVID Spring. We speak with a paramedic, a midwife, a rabbi, an adult programs coordinator, a priest who was sick with the virus and a Carmelite Sister who has a thing or two to say about self-isolation.
In this special SLHour reflection Deacon Pedro speaks with Rabbi Aaron Flanzraich, Senior Rabbi at the Beth Sholom Synagogue in Toronto, about how he is ministering to his congregation during the COVID Spring.
This week, on a special edition of the SLHour: Conversations during the Pandemic: We speak with Fr. Jim Phalan, CSC about the new museum of family prayer and Fr. Peter Skudra of Radio Maria Latvia gives us a Covid19 update from his country. We also reconnect with singer/songwriters Lee Roessler and Tori Harris.
In this special SLHour interview Deacon Pedro speaks with Mother Celeste, prioress of the Carmel of St. Joseph in St. Agatha, Ontario about lessons learned during the COVID Spring.
This week, on a special “best of” edition of the SLHour, we listen to conversations from the beginning of 2020. We have a featured conversation with author and artist Michael O’Brien; we learn about the new feature film based on the Fatima story, and we listen to music by John Trabbic and Marie Miller.
In this special SLHour reflection for the fifth Week of Easter (and for Mother's Day), Deacon Pedro reflects on the words of Jesus from the 14th Chapter of John and why this should strengthen our Faith.
This week, on a special edition of the SLHour, we revisit some of the conversations we’ve had on this program in the Winter of 2019-2020. Author Steven Clark tells us about the Golden Knight book series; we talk about dementia with author Rhonda Hoffman and we listen to music by Michael Corsini and Connor Flanagan.
This week, on a special edition of the SLHour, we revisit some of the best conversations we’ve from the winter of 2019-2020. We learn about As I Have Done, the documentary series that highlights the work of Sisters in Africa; we learn about Parish Action, a political engagement initiative of the Archdiocese of Toronto, and we listen to music by Luke Spehar and the band Sonar Worship.
In this special SLHour reflection for the Second Week of Easter, Deacon Pedro reflects on why Jesus shows his wounds to the disciples when He first appears to them.
In this special SLHour interview, Deacon Pedro speaks with Catholic singer/songwriter Matt Maher what the current pandemic is teaching him and his family.
How is this pandemic affecting people around the world? This week on the SLHour Fr Peter Skudra of Radio Maria Latvia, gives us an update from his country. Emilie speaks with Ben and Megan Turland and learns how to live Easter intentionally; Billy has a question about the Creed in Church for Dummies and singer/songwriter Tori Harris has a new album, Speak.
This year we are all working from home, but still, all our contributors will be with us: Billy has a question about something to read while we're all stuck at home; Gillian learns an Easter lesson from her kids; Mark shares something good about technology during a pandemic and Sr. Marie-Paul Curley suggests some good movies to watch during this season; plus Matt Maher drops by to talk about his new album, Alive and Breathing.
In this special SLHour reflection, Deacon Pedro reflects on why we call this Friday, "good" instead of the "Friday of the Lord's Passion". This week, this year, can you say, "thank God it's Friday"?
In this special SLHour What's Good in Hollywood, our Hollywood Undercover Missionary, Mark Matthews shares what he's learned about all the good that can come out of a pandemic.
In this special SLHour interview, Deacon Pedro speaks with Michele Bowe, Director of the Holy Family Hospital Foundation of Bethlehem about how the pandemic is affecting the town where Jesus was born.
"A family that prays together stays together." This week, Fr. Jim Phalan, CSC tells us about the new museum that encourages families to pray; Billy has another question about Confession; Mark Matthews learns something from Hollywood about pandemics and Marie Miller has a new album, Little Dreams.
In this special SLHour Church For Dummies, Billy Chan asks why we cannot celebrate the Sacrament of Reconciliation over the phone or the internet, especially in this time of pandemic.
In this special SLHour reflection, Deacon Pedro looks at the Gospel reading for the 5th Sunday of Lent, year A: The Raising of Lazarus; a heartwarming and moving exhortation during this time of crisis: "Come out, and live!"
A new film about the Apparitions at Fatima? This week on the SLHour screenwriter, Barbara Nicolosi tells us why this film is important at this time. We learn how Covid-19 is affecting the town of Bethlehem; Billy has a question for about Confession in the time of pandemic; Emilie speaks with Toronto's Archbishop, Cardinal Thomas Collins about church closures, and singer/songwriter Lee Roessler has a new album, Write My Story.
In this moving SLHour What I Leaned From My Kids segment, Gillian Kantor tells Deacon Pedro what she and her kids are learning about missing the Eucharist.
How do we prepare for Alzheimer's? Author, Rhonda Hoffman shares with us the pre-dementia letter she wrote to her daughters. Matteo has more updates from Rome; Billy has another question; Gillian learns something new from her kids and we meet hip-hop artist Connor Flanagan.
Since so many Churches all closed and Masses are cancelled, we rely on watching or listening to Mass on TV, the Internet or Radio. In this Church for Dummies segment, Billy Chan asks what is the proper way to participate when watching Mass on TV.
In this SLHour commentary, Deacon Pedro suggests that we should not be upset about missing the Eucharist. But, what to do instead?
Michael O’Brien is a prolific Catholic painter and author, best known for his Children of the Last Days series. Today we have a featured chat with Michael O’Brien. Also, Matteo has updates from Rome, Sr. Marie-Paul Curley, fsp gives us the windows to the soul to 2 bio-pics; Billy has a question about church rules and we reconnect with singer/songwriter Luke Spehar.
In this SLHour Commentary, Deacon Pedro reflects on how quickly the Coronavirus situation is evolving and why Masses are cancelled.
We’ve been sold on the idea of separation of Church and State – but what does that actually mean? This week, Mark Brosens tells us about the new political engagement campaign of the Archdiocese of Toronto; Billy has a question about an article of the creed; Mark Matthews has something good about digital media from Hollywood and we meet the band Sonar Worship.
This week we learn about the work of religious sisters in East Africa and the new Salt + Light Media documentary series that tells their stories, As I Have Done. Sr. Marie-Paul Curley, fsp gives us the windows to the soul to the best film of 2019; Billy has a question about the papacy and we meet singer/songwriter John Trabbic.
This week father and son authors, Steven and Justin Clark tell us all about the Golden Knight book series for kids. Matteo brings us the news from Rome; Emilie tells us about something she found in the diocese of Sault Ste Marie; Billy has a question for Dummies and we meet singer/songwriter and artist Michael Corsini.
This week, on a special edition of the SLHour, we speak with children’s author Kristin Maher about her book, The Awfulizer and how to overcome the shame game and we meet husband/wife singer/songwriters Andrew and Katie Hall. Also a theology conversation about Transubstantiation with theologian, Brett Salkeld and we meet the Dutch Christian band Trinity.
This week, on a special edition of the SLHour, we speak with Peter Kleponis about how to restore trust after a pornography addiction and children’s author Carissa Douglas tells us about the latest installment of the Little Douglings series. We also reconnect with singer/songwriter Sarah Hart and celebrate the legacy of the St. Louis Jesuits with liturgical composer Dan Schutte.
This week, on a special “best of” edition of the SLHour, we remember the Synod on the Amazon, and we speak with “vocation lady” Rhonda Gruenwald about having a vocation-minded parish. Also we reconnect with Marie Miller and speak about her new album coming out in March 2020, Little Dreams and we have a featured chat with John Michael Talbot who tells us all about his new Inner Room School of Spirituality.
The SLHour film expert, Sr. Marie Paul Curley, speaks with Deacon Pedro about the new Netflix film, The Two Popes.
This week, on a special edition of the SLHour, we revisit some of the conversations we’ve had on this program in the Fall of 2019. Author Sally Read shares the book she wrote for her daughter, Joel Stepanek tells us about The 99 Evangelization Mission Series and we listen to music by J.J. Wright and Lorraine Hess.
Before we completely let go of the Christmas season, this week, on a special edition of the SLHour, we revisit some of the best Christmasey conversations we’ve had on this program. Tune in for great music and conversations with Amanda Vernon, Rita West, Nancy Bodsworth, Matt Maher and the Dominican Sisters of Mary Mother of the Eucharist.
As we enter 2020, having heard the best new albums of 2019, let’s now revisit new albums released by Catholic artists in 2018 and featured on our program. Here's some of the best new contemporary Catholic songs of 2018, featuring , Luke Spehar, Sarah Hart, Joe Melendrez, The Thirsting, Dan Schutte, Corrie-Marie, Amanda Vernon, Rita West and Matt Maher.
Before we let go of the year, let’s revisit some new albums released by Catholic artists in 2019 and featured on the SLHour – tune in for some of the best new contemporary Catholic songs of 2018, featuring , Marie Miller, Sarah Hart, Taylor Tripodi, Sarah Kroger, Rita West, Ivan Diaz, Timothy Smith, Ryan Tremblay and Audrey Assad.
Join us for a special Christmas edition of the SLHOUR with all our contributors: Emilie joins us; Billy has a Christmas question; Gillian learns a Christmas lesson from all her kids; Mark has something good about Hollywood at Christmas, plus Audrey Assad joins us to talk about her new album, Peace.
Can you believe in the Real Presence and not believe in Transubstantiation? This week, author and theologian Brett Salkeld explains; Matteo brings us the news from Rome; Billy has a question about daily Mass; Mark Matthews addresses technology fear and we meet the Dutch Christian band, Trinity.
How do we teach our children about the battle between good and evil? Author, Carissa Douglas, author of the Little Douglings series tells us why she wrote a children's adventure story about her children, to teach them about it. Billy has more questions about prayer; Gillian learns something new from her kids and we reconnect with singer/songwriter Nancy Bodsworth who has a new Christmas album, The Greatest Gift.
This week author Peter Kleponis helps us understand how to restore trust after a pornography addiction. Matteo Ciofi gives us the highlights of the Pope's trip to Thailand and Japan; Sr. Marie-Paul Curley, fsp gives us the windows to the soul to a new film; Billy has a question for Dummies and we reconnect with John Michael Talbot who is running a school for spirituality.
What is effective evangelization and how do we do it? This week Life Teen’s Joel Stepanek tells us about the 99 Experience. Emilie Callan visits Ottawa; Billy has a question for Dummies and we speak to Andrew and Katie Hall – a couple that has written songs for their four children.
How are we to respond to the sexual abuse crisis in the Church? Sr. Nuala Kenny joins us to tell us why we are still not healed and what we need to do in order to heal. Allyson has the news; Billy has more questions about relics; Gillian learns something new from her kids and J.J. Wright has a new jazz vespers album for the Immaculate Conception.
How to have a vocation-minded parish? This week, “vocation lady” Rhonda Gruenwald tells us how to start a parish vocation ministry. Allyson brings us the weekly news; Billy has a question about incense; Mark Matthews tells us how to prepare for a career in Hollywood and we catchup with St. Louis Jesuit, Dan Schutte.
How is the Annunciation a call to faith in a broken world? This week author Sally Read joins us to explain. Sr. Marie-Paul Curley gives us the windows to the soul to a new Netflix series; Billy has a question for Dummies and we reconnect with singer/songwriter Marie Miller who has a new album, Little Dreams.
This week, author, Kristin Maher joins us to tell us about her children's book The Awfulizer and how to defeat him. Allyson has the news; Billy has a question about church buildings; Gillian learns something new from her kids about God's promises and Sarah Hart has a new album And Lovely It Is.
Why is there a synod on the Amazon? This week, Fr. Peter Bisson, SJ joins us to explain. Emilie Callan introduces a new segment based on her new show, This Place, where she visits Canadian dioceses; Billy has a question for Dummies and singer/songwriter Lorraine Hess has a new album, See the Miracle.
As we enter this Extraordinary Missionary Month, join us for a special re-broadcast of the SLHOUR from the Missionary Congress of the Americas from Maracaibo, Venezuela.
As we continue with special editions of the SLHour, this week we focus on movies. Our film expert, Sr. Marie Paul Curley has been producing Windows to the Soul segments for years now and it’s time to share some of that wisdom. This week we learn a little bit of what Sr. Marie Paul has to say about some great films from our 2018-2019 season.
This week on a special edition of the SLHour we focus on parenting. Our parenting expert, Gillian Kantor has been producing segments for years now and it’s time to share some of that wisdom. This week we learn a little bit of what Gillian has learned from her five children, from our 2018-2019 season.
This week, on a special “best of” edition of the SLHour, we speak with Danielle Bean about how women in the Old Testament are models for today and Al Smith tells us all you need to know about Fulton Sheen. We also meet the Miami-based band, EPIC and we reconnect with Taylor Tripodi who has a new album.
This week, on a special “best of” edition of the SLHour, we learn about what goes on behind-the-scenes in the Anglican-Catholic dialogue and S+L producer Sebastian Gomes tells us about the new S+L TV production The Francis Impact. We also meet singer/songwriters Kyle Sinkule and Chris Muglia.
This week, on a special “best of” edition of the SLHour, we speak with the author of the beloved Catholic Digest’s Patrick’s Corner, Sean Patrick and Alison Fogg Carlson tells us about a ministry for ex-gang members in East Los Angeles. Also, we meet singer/songwriters John Paul von Arx and Lee Roessler.
This week, on a special “best of” edition of the SLHour, we speak with Abby Johnson about how she left Planned Parenthood to become a prolife advocate and Patrick Sullivan tells us about the new parenting program for parishes. We also meet liturgical composer Timothy Smith and singer/songwriter Dana Catherine.
This week, on a special “best of” edition of the SLHour, we learn about the National Evangelization Teams and we speak with the Sri Lankan priest who became the face of the Church after the Easter Terrorist bombings. We also meet singer/songwriter Ivan Diaz and we reconnect with Sarah Kroger, who has a new album.
This week, on a special “best of” edition of the SLHour, we learn about Witness to Love, a marriage prep program that now includes ministry to civilly married couples and about the History channel series, Jesus: His Life. We also reconnect with Rita West who has a new album and we meet singer/songwriter Ryan Tremblay.
This week, on a special “best of” edition of the SLHour, we speak with social justice advocate, Mary Jo Leddy about what it means to be Canadian and we remember Jean Vanier. Also we reconnect with Michael James Mette who is now touring with his daughters and we meet singer/songwriter Teresa Peterson.
This week, on a special edition of the SLHour, we speak with Sr. Nuala Kenny about rediscovering the art of dying and we reconnect with recording artist Joe Melendrez. Also author Ken Canedo tells us about the history of contemporary catholic music and we also reconnect with singer/songwriter Lorr...
This week, on a special edition of the SLHour, we speak with Fr. Thomas Rosica, CSB about what went on at the Synod on Youth last October and we reconnect with singer/songwriter Mikey Needleman who’s been building a parish from the ground up. Also S+L producer Sebastian Gomes tells us about the ...
This week, on a special edition of the SLHour, Marie-Claude Lalonde of Aid to the Church in Need, tells us how religious persecution affects us and author Eleanor Bourg Nicholson tells us about her new novel A Bloody Habit. Also, we reconnect with Daniel Oberreuter of the band The Thirsting and we...
This week, on a special edition of the SLHour, we learn about the cause for Nicholas Black Elk and about a neat new Mom/Daughter journal by Ava and her mom, Lori Ubowski of the band,...
How do we respond to the Easter attacks in Sri Lanka? This week Fr. Basil Fernando of Pontifical Mission Societies of Sri Lanka joins us for a featured chat. Emilie brings us the news; Sr. Marie Paul Curley, fsp gives us the windows to the soul to two new films; Billy has a questio...
Have you heard of Homeboy Industries? This week author Alison Fogg Carlson tells us about the book she wrote about the work of Fr. Greg Boyle with L.A. gangs. Allyson brings us the weekly news; Mark Matthews tells us how to be famous without losing your faith and we meet singer/songwriter Dana...
Ever heard of Patrick’s Corner? This week we speak to beloved author Sean Patrick about growing up Catholic in America. Emilie brings us the news, Billy has a question about Holy Water in Church for Dummies and we meet Epic, the Band.
How much do you really know about Archbishop Fulton Sheen? This week, Sheen expert, Allan Smith joins us to tell us all we didn’t know. Billy has a question about the crucifix; Gillian learns something new from her kids and we meet singer/songwriter John Paul Von Arx.
Interested in spreading the love of Christ to young people? This week we learn all about the National Evangelization Teams. Emilie brings us the news with details of the Pope's visit to Romania, Billy has another question about the Eucharist in Church for Dummies and we meet singer/songwrite...
How well do you know the stories of women in the Old Testament? This week author Danielle Bean tells us how the lives of these women give us valuable lessons for us today. Sr. Marie-Paul Curley gives us the windows to the soul to a new BBC series of a timeless classic; Billy has a question for Dum...
Jean Vanier, who has been called a living saint, has died. This week on the SLHour, we remember him. Also, Allyson brings us the news; Billy has a question about a candle; Mark tells us whats good in Hollywood and we reconnect with singer/songwriter Rita West, who has a new album, Invitation....
What does it mean to be a Canadian? This week, theologian and social justice advocate, Mary Jo Leddy joins us to ask why we are here. Emilie brings us the weekly news; Billy has a question about the Bible; Gillian learns something new from her kids and we meet singer/songwriter Ivan Diaz.
How much impact has Pope Francis had on the world? This week, producer Sebastian Gomes tells us about the new S+L TV production The Francis Impact. Allyson Kenny tells us about the Pope’s latest trip, Billy has a question about the Eucharist in Church for Dummies and we meet singer/songwriter Ch...
This week on a special edition of the SLHour we focus on Dummies. For the last couple of years we’ve been airing segments with Billy Chan that hope to make our Faith a bit more hands-on, trying to answer questions that you all have, in a simple way. This week we learn some basics of our Faith ...
Join us for a special Easter edition of the SLHour: Emilie gives us the news, Billy has an Easter question for Dummies and Gillian tells us what she learned from her kids; Also, Mark tells us what’s good in Hollywood; Sr. Marie Paul has the Windows to the Soul to some heroic films and we listen ...
This week on a special edition of the SLHour we focus on parenting. Our parenting expert, Gillian Kantor has been producing segments for years now and it’s time to share some of that wisdom. This week we learn a little bit of what Gillian has learned from her five children.
Could your parish use a parenting program? This week Canadian evangelizer Patrick Sullivan tells us about Me and My House. Emilie brings us the news; Sr. Marie-Paul Curley reviews a new Netflix Original; Billy has a question about Grace and Blessings and we reconnect with singer/songwriter ...
This week, Abby Johnson tells us about how she left Planned Parenthood to become one of the nation’s biggest pro-life advocates, a story told in the new film Unplanned. Emilie brings us the news, Billy has a hard question in Church for Dummies and we meet singer/songwriter Teresa Peterson.
A new series on the life of Jesus? This week Dr. Stephen Schneck tells us what’s different about the new History channel, Jesus: His Life. Emilie brings us the weekly news; Mark Matthews tells us what’s good in Hollywood and we meet Liturgical Composer Timothy Smith, who has a new collection...
This week on a special edition of the SLHour we focus on movies. Our film expert, Sr. Marie Paul Curley has been producing Windows to the Soul segments for years now and it’s time to share some of that wisdom. This week we learn a little bit of what Sr. Marie Paul has to say about some great f...
All parishes have couples who are civilly married, but not married in the Church. This week, we speak with Ryan and Mary Rose Verett, founders of the Witness to Love marriage preparatory program that now includes ministry to civilly married couples. Emilie has the news, Billy has a...
Some 20,000 Americans allege that they have been abused by priests in the United States from 1950 to 2016. This week we speak with Fr. Thomas Berg, author of Hurting in the Church about a way forward from this. Emilie brings us the news, Billy has a question about saints and we reconnect with PJ A...
This week, on a special edition of the SLHour, we speak with Sr. Nuala Kenny about rediscovering the art of dying and we reconnect with recording artist Joe Melendrez. Also author Ken Canedo tells us about the history of contemporary catholic music and we also reconnect with singer/songwriter Lorr...
This week, on a special edition of the SLHour, we speak with Fr. Thomas Rosica, CSB about what went on at the Synod on Youth last October and we reconnect with singer/songwriter Mikey Needleman who’s been building a parish from the ground up. Also S+L producer Sebastian Gomes tells us about the ...
This week, on a special edition of the SLHour, Marie-Claude Lalonde of Aid to the Church in Need, tells us how religious persecution affects us and author Eleanor Bourg Nicholson tells us about her new novel A Bloody Habit. Also, we reconnect with Daniel Oberreuter of the band The Thirsting and we...
Nicholas Black Elk. Marquette University Archives, Bureau of Catholic Indian Mission Records, ID 01287/Ben Hunt This week, on a special edition of the SLHour, we learn about the cause for Nicholas Black Elk and about a neat new Mom/Daughter journal by Ava and her mom, Lori Ubowski of the band, ...
For the last week, we have been in Panama for the 34th World Youth Day. Since 1984, young people from around the world have been gathering together with the Holy Father in celebration of our Faith. This week, on a special edition of the SLHOUR we remember the first 34 years of World You...
This week on a special edition of the SLHour we are in Panama, host of the next World Youth Day. Join us for a conversation with 3 young Panamanians as we take their pulse and look forward to the synod on young people and for World Youth Day 2019. Thanks to Radio Maria Panama for helping us with...
Canada's Catholic Television network began in 2003, on the wings of World youth Day 2002. Since then there have been hundreds of programs, documentaries, films and 10 years of our weekly radio program. Tune in this week for our 15th anniversary show with former S+L TV personalities, Kris Dmytren...
As we enter into 2019, let’s take a break to revisit some of the new albums released by Catholic artists in 2017 and featured on the SLHour. Tune in for some of the best songs of 2017, featuring Chris Bray, Marie Miller, Michael James Mette, Joe Zambon, Rita West, Mikey Needleman, Steve Angrisan...
Before we let go of the year, let’s revisit some new albums released by Catholic artists in 2018 and featured on the SLHour. Tune in for some of the best new contemporary Catholic songs of 2018, featuring , Luke Spehar, Sarah Hart, Joe Melendrez, The Thirsting, Dan Schutte, Corrie-Marie, Amanda ...
Join us for a special Christmas edition of the SLHOUR with all our contributors: Emilie shares a Christmas insight; Billy has a Christmas question; Gillian learns a Christmas lesson from all her kids; Mark has something good about Hollywood at Christmas and Sr. Marie-Paul Curley finds a new animat...
We’ve heard of the Magisterium of the Church but the Magisterium of the People? This week, Sebastian Gomes tells us about his new film of that title and we learn about babies being born in Bethlehem; Emilie has our news; Billy has a question for Dummies and we reconnect with singer/songwrit...
What does it mean to die with dignity? This week Doctor and Sister Nuala Kenny, SC, tells us how to rediscover the art of dying. Emilie brings us the weekly news; Billy has another question on Church for Dummies, Mark Matthews tells us what’s good in Hollywood and we meet singer/songwriter Steve...
A new Native American saint? This week, author Damian Costello tells us about the cause for Nicholas Black Elk. Billy has a question on Church for Dummies, Gillian tells us what she learned from her kids and singer/songwriter-turned author, Amanda Vernon tells us how God wrecked her romance and ...
200 million people suffer persecution around the world. This week, Marie-Claude Lalonde of Aid to the Church in Need, tells us how it affects us. Emilie brings us the news, Billy has a question about reading the bible and we reconnect with Daniel Oberreuter of the band The Thirsting that has two...
Remember all those great Church songs of the 70’s and 80’s, City of God, Be Not Afraid and others? This week we speak with Ken Canedo, author of From Mountains High and speak about Contemporary Catholic Music from 1979-1985. Sr. Marie-Paul Curley reviews an animated favourite; Billy has a qu...
This week on the SLHour, Fr. Thomas Rosica, CSB tells us what really went on in the Synod of Bishops. Emilie brings us the weekly news; Billy has another question about All Souls on Church for Dummies, Mark Matthews tells us what’s good in Hollywood (and Silicon Valley) and we reconnect with C...
Wouldn’t it be great to have a bible that shows you how to read it? This week, Jeff Cavins tells us about the Great Adventure Bible; Emilie is back from Rome with news from the Synod; Billy has a question about the dead and we speak with beloved, liturgical composer Dan Schutte, who has a new co...
Mother and Daughter Journal? What’s that? This week, authors Lori and Ava Ubowski tell us about their new book venture. Emilie gives us updates on the Synod; Billy has a question about gambling on Church for Dummies, Gillian tells us what she learned from being at the end of this pregnancy; we l...
What does the Church teach about vampires? This week, author Eleanor Bourg Nicholson tells us about her new novel A Bloody Habit. Emilie gives us a new update from the Synod, Sr. Marie-Paul Curley reviews a Spielberg sci-fi adventure; Billy has a question for Dummies and we reconnect with Lorraine...
Catholics and Anglicans relate every day, everywhere, but do you know that there is an official Anglican-Catholic dialogue? This week, we speak with Bishop Linda Nicholls and Bishop Don Bolen of the Canadian Anglican-Roman Catholic dialogue. Emilie gives us a report from the Synod in Rome; Bi...
Canada's Catholic Television network began in 2003, on the wings of World youth Day 2002. Since then there have been hundreds of programs, documentaries, films and 10 years of our weekly radio program. Tune in this week for our 15th anniversary show with former S+L TV personalities, Kris Dmytren...
This week on a special edition of the SLHour we focus on movies. Our film expert, Sr. Marie Paul Curley has been producing Windows to the Soul segments for years now and it’s time to share some of that wisdom. This week we learn a little bit of what Sr. Marie Paul has to say about some great f...
This week on a special edition of the SLHour we focus on that alluring world of Hollywood. Our Hollywood Undercover Missionary, Mark Matthews has been reporting on the good that’s happening in that town for several years now. This week we remember the good in Hollywood, with Mark Matthews.
This week on a special edition of the SLHour we focus on Dummies. For the last couple of years we’ve been airing segments with Billy Chan that hope to make our Faith a bit more hands-on, trying to answer questions that you all have, in a simple way. This week we learn some basics of ...
This week on a special edition of the SLHour we focus on parenting. Our parenting expert, Gillian Kantor has been producing segments for years now and it’s time to share some of that wisdom. This week we learn a little bit of what Gillian has learned from her five children.
This week, on a special edition of the SLHour, we speak with producer Sebastian Gomes about the new Salt + Light production The Francis Impact and listen to (Christmas in the Summer) music from the Dominican Sisters of Mary Mother of the Eucharist. We also speak with Gillian Kantor about A Woman�...
This week, on a special edition of the SLHour, we speak with Joe Sikorra about lifting his family from death back to life and reconnect with author Jared Brock who tells us about the unknown inspiration for the famous novel, Uncle Tom’s Cabin. We we also meet two young singer/songwriters, Corrie...
This week, on a special edition of the SLHour, Dr. Joseph Dutkowsky tells us about working with persons with disabilities and actor Libby Slater tells us all about the new Family Theater Productions series Catholic Central. Also beloved Liturgical composer, Bob Hurd tells us all about a new musica...
This week, on a special edition of the SLHour, we speak with Jim Papandrea about Superheroes, Science Fiction and Christ and we learn about all about Pope Francis’ latest Exhortation, Gaudete et Exsultate. We also hear music and speak with two husband/wife groups, Out of Darkness and The Mosleys...
This week, on a special edition of the SLHour, we speak with Fr. Mike Schmitz about welcoming people with same gender attractions and we reconnect with singer/songwriter Sarah Hart, who has a new album, Sacrament. Film maker Megan Harrington tells us about the new documentary The Dating Project ...
This week, on a special edition of the SLHour, we speak with Emeritus Auxiliary of San Francisco, Bishop Ignatius Wang, first Chinese Bishop of the United States, and we meet singer/songwriter Cooper Ray. Deacon Dennis Lambert tells us about his novel The Table and about the challenges in p...
This week, on a special edition of the SLHour, we speak with Fr. Michael Prieur about Confession and we meet with singer/songwriter Danielle Noonan. Author Jared Brock makes the connection between beards and holiness and Matt Maher has a new album. These interviews first aired in the Fall of ...
This week, on a special edition of the SLHour, we learn all about Franciscan Saints and author Derya Little shares her conversion story from Islam to Christ. Also singer/songwriters Mikey Needleman and Steve Angrisano both have new albums.
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This week, on an encore edition of the SLHour, we speak with Cardinal Kevin Farrell, President of the Dicastery for Laity, Family and Life and we learn about the last album from the Boys of St. Paul’s Choir. Author Chris Sparks asks why we are still Catholic and we meet singer/songwriter Me...
How much impact has Pope Francis had on the world? This week, producer Sebastian Gomes tells us about the new SL production The Francis Impact. Sr. Marie-Paul Curley has her top 10 animated films; Billy has a question for Dummies and we meet singer/songwriter Taylor Tripodi.
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The name Josiah Henson probably doesn’t mean much to you. This week author and film maker Jared Brock tells us about the former slave whose life story inspired Uncle Tom’s Cabin and possibly ignited the Civil War; Gillian Kantor learns something new from her kids; Billy has a question about th...
This week on a special edition of the SLHour we focus on movies. Our film expert, Sr. Marie Paul Curley has been producing Windows to the Soul segments for years now and it’s time to share some of that wisdom. This week we learn a little bit of what Sr. Marie Paul has to say about some great f...
This week, on a special edition of the SLHour, we speak with Fr. Mike Schmitz about welcoming people with same gender attractions and we reconnect with singer/songwriter Sarah Hart, who has a new album, Sacrament. Film maker Megan Harrington tells us about the new documentary The Dating Project ...
This week, on a special edition of the SLHour, Dr. Joseph Dutkowsky tells us about working with persons with disabilities and we learn all about the new Family Theater Productions series Catholic Central. Also beloved Liturgical composer, Bob Hurd tells us all about a new musical project based on ...
This week, on a special edition of the SLHour, we speak with Jim Papandrea about Superheroes, Science Fiction and Christ and we learn about all about Pope Francis’ latest Exhortation, Gaudete et Exsultate. We also hear music and speak with two husband/wife groups, Out of Darkness and The Mosleys...
This week on a special edition of the SLHour we focus on that alluring world of Hollywood. Our Hollywood Undercover Missionary, Mark Matthews has been reporting on the good that’s happening in that town for several years now. This week we remember the good in Hollywood, with Mark Matthews.
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This week on a special edition of the SLHour we focus on Dummies. For the last couple of years we’ve been airing segments with Billy Chan that hope to make our Faith a bit more hands-on, trying to answer questions that you all have, in a simple way. This week we learn some basics of our Faith ...
How do you lift your family from death into life? In his book, Defying Gravity, radio host Joe Sikorra describes how he and his family did it. This week, he tells us. Billy Chan has a question about papal documents. Fr. Thomas Rosica, CSB has a reflection for the 6th Sunday in Easter, and we ...
How do you make faith central to your life? This week, Libby Slater tells us about the new Family Theater Productions web-series Catholic Central. Sr. Marie-Paul Curley has the Windows to the Soul to a new romantic comedy; Fr. Thomas Rosica, CSB offers a reflection for the 5th Sunday in Easter and...
How comfortable are you around people with disabilities? This week Orthopaedic Surgeon, Dr. Joseph Dutkowsky talks to us about his lifelong passion and his book, Perfectly Human; Gillian Kantor learns something new from her kids; Fr. Thomas Rosica, CSB gives us a reflection for the fourth Sunday o...
We’re all called to holiness? This week, Salt and Light’s Allyson Kenny explains the Pope’s new exhortation, Gaudete et Exsultate; Emilie has the news; Billy has a question about relics on Church for Dummies, Mark Matthews gives us tips on making a first feature film in what’s good in Ho...
What ever happened to dating? This week Megan Harrington tells us about all about her new documentary, The Dating Project. Emilie gives us the weekly news; Billy Chan has another question for Dummies and the Luke Spehar has a new album, The Pilgrim.
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Join us for a special Easter edition of the SLHour: Mark Matthews tells us what he's learned from Sci-Fi and Sr. Marie Paul Curley has an Easter Windows to the Soul also, Emilie gives us the highlights of the pre-synod on youth and Gillian Kantor tells us about her new documentary A Woman’s Voic...
Do gay people have a place in the Catholic Church? This week Fr. Mike Schmitz says that not only are they welcome but they belong there because we are made for love; Gillian Kantor learns something new from her kids about praising God during Lent; Billy Chan has Palm Sunday questions for Dummies a...
What do Luke Skywalker, Superman and Jesus have in common? This week we speak with author Jim Papandrea about Christ figures in science fiction. Billy Chan has a 'confession' to make for Dummies, Mark Matthews tells us about two new exciting projects cooking in the Hollywood oven and we speak with...
This week, on a special edition of the SLHour, we speak with Emeritus Auxiliary of San Francisco, Bishop Ignatius Wang, first Chinese Bishop of the United States, and we meet singer/songwriter Cooper Ray. Deacon Dennis Lambert tells us about his novel The Table and about the challenges in pub...
This week on a special edition of the SLHour we focus on movies. Our film expert, Sr. Marie Paul Curley has been producing Windows to the Soul segments for years now and it’s time to share some of that wisdom. This week we learn a little bit of what Sr. Marie Paul has to say about some great f...
This week on a special edition of the SLHour we focus on parenting. Our parenting expert, Gillian Kantor has been producing segments for years now and it’s time to share some of that wisdom. This week we learn a little bit of what Gillian has learned from her five children.
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Why aren’t there more faith-based novels out there? This week Deacon Dennis Lambert tells us about all the trials to get his novel, The Table published. Billy Chan has another question for Dummies and the Full Armor Band has a new album, The Things That Last.
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This week, on a special edition of the SLHour, we speak with Fr. Michael Prieur about Confession and we meet with singer/songwriter Danielle Noonan. Author Jared Brock makes the connection between beards and holiness and Matt Maher has a new album. These interviews first aired in the Fall of ...
This week, on a special edition of the SLHour, we learn all about Franciscan Saints and author Derya Little shares her conversion story from Islam to Christ. Also singer/songwriters Mikey Needleman and Steve Angrisano both have new albums. These interviews first aired in the Spring of 2017. ...
This week, on an encore edition of the SLHour, we speak with Cardinal Kevin Farrell, President of the Dicastery for Laity, Family and Life and we learn about the last album from the Boys of St. Paul’s Choir. Author Chris Sparks asks why we are still Catholic and we meet singer/songwriter Me...
This week, on a special edition of the SLHour, author Peter Kreeft tells us what Catholics and Protestants can learn from each other and we speak with conductor and composer JJ Wright about his Advent/Christmas album, O Emmanuel. We also speak with author Dr. Greg Popcak about his latest book, the...
This week, on a special edition of the SLHour, author Matt Fradd tells us about the pornography myth and we go on a Camino pilgrimage with cellist Dane Johansen. We also talk women and pornography with Jessica Harris of BeggarsDaughter.com and we reconnect with singer/songwriter Marie Miller, who ...
Last week we ended the year by featuring artists who released new albums in 2017. This week, on a special edition of the SLHour, as we continue on our Christmas season break, let's revisit some new albums released by Catholic artists in 2016 and featured on our program – tune in for some of the ...
Before we let go of the year, let’s revisit some new albums released by Catholic artists in 2017 and featured on the SLHour. Tune in for some of the best songs of 2017, featuring Chris Bray, Marie Miller, Michael James Mette, Joe Zambon, Rita West, Mikey Needleman, Steve Angrisano, Cooper Ray, t...
Join us for a special Christmas edition of the SLHOUR with all our contributors: Emilie and Billy team up for a special Christmasey Church for Dummies; Gillian learns a Christmas lesson from all her kids; Hollywood teaches Mark something about Christmas and Sr. Marie-Paul Curley finds several wind...
This week, on a special edition of the SLHour, we speak with Fr. Michael Prieur about Confession and we meet with singer/songwriter Danielle Noonan. Author Jared Brock makes the connection between beards and holiness and Matt Maher has a new album.
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This week, on a special edition of the SLHour, we learn all about Franciscan Saints and author Derya Little shares her conversion story from Islam to Christ. Also singer/songwriters Mikey Needleman and Steve Angrisano both have new albums.
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This week, on a special edition of the SLHour, we speak with Cardinal Kevin Farrell, President of the Dicastery for Laity, Family and Life and we learn about the newest album from the Boys of St. Paul’s Choir. Author Chris Sparks asks why we are still Catholic and we meet singer/songwriter ...
This week on a special edition of the SLHour we are in Panama, host of the next World Youth Day. Join us for a conversation with 3 young Panamanians as we take their pulse and look forward to the synod on young people and for World Youth Day 2019. Thanks to Radio Maria Panama for helping us with...
Is there a connection between beards and Godliness? This week, author Jared Brock argues that there is. Sr. Marie-Paul Curley has the Windows to the Soul to a new Christmas animated film; Emilie Callan goes to a conference on Catholic Education; Billy Chan has more questions about the afterli...
This week on the SLHour we have a featured chat with the first Chinese Bishop in the United States, Auxiliary Bishop Emeritus of San Francisco, Ignatius Wang; Gillian Kantor learns something from her kids about making the effort; Billy Chan questions the afterlife in Church for Dummies and we...
We’ve all heard stories of conversion, but from Islam to Christ? That’s not everyone’s story. This week, Derya Little shares her journey. Emilie brings us the news; Billy Chan has questions about ghosts on Church for Dummies, Mark Matthews tells us about how to influence content in Ho...
This week author Robert Ellsberg lists about 100 Franciscan saints and tells us what we can learn from them. Emilie gives us the weekly news, Billy Chan has some more questions about discernment on Church for Dummies and we meet singer/songwriter Meredith Augustin and listen to her album Boundle...
Do you hate going to confession? This week, Fr. Mike Prieur tells us about the art of the confessor. Sr. Marie-Paul Curley has the Windows to the Soul to a few superhero films; Billy Chan has a question about judgement and we reconnect with Matt Maher who has a new album, Echoes.
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What does the Church need to know from young people? This week we speak with Cardinal Kevin Farrell, of the Dicastery for Laity, Family and Life; Gillian Kantor learns something new from her kids; Billy Chan has more questions for Dummies and we reconnect singer/songwriter Mikey Needleman, who has...
How can you still be Catholic? This week, author Chris Sparks suggests 50 answers to a very good question. Emilie gives us the weekly news, Billy Chan questions praying to statues on Church for Dummies, Mark Matthews tells us about the impending roboapocalypse and we speak with John Robinson of th...
This week, on a special edition of the SLHour, actor Leonardo De Fillipis tells us about the St. Benedict Press study program, Queen of Heaven and we reconnect with singer/songwriter Chris Bray. Author Lisa Duffy helps us heal after divorce and we meet Sounds of Prayer composer, Galloway Hiatt.
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This week, on a special edition of the SLHour, we speak with youth ministry experts Sr. Mechtilde O’Mara and Vanessa Nicholas-Schmidt about portraits of faith and we reconnect with singer/songwriter Josh Blakesley. Author Tom Hoopes tells us how to know what Pope Francis really said and we meet ...
This week, on a special edition of the SLHour, author Peter Kreeft tells us what Catholics and Protestants can learn from each other and we speak with conductor and composer JJ Wright about his Advent/Christmas album, O Emmanuel. We also speak with author Dr. Greg Popcak about his latest book, the...
This week, on a special edition of the SLHour, author Matt Fradd tells us about the pornography myth and we go on a Camino pilgrimage with cellist Dane Johansen. We also talk women and pornography with Jessica Harris of BeggarsDaughter.com and we reconnect with singer/songwriter Marie Miller, who ...
This week, on a special edition of the SLHour, we speak with Saints photographer Kristyn Brown and we reconnect with singer/songwriter Michael James Mette. We are also joined by the director of Radio Maria Latvia who tells us about his ministry and also about Catholic music in Latvia.
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This week, on a special edition of the SLHour, we speak with event producers Mike Danielson and Charles Eide and we reconnect with songwriter Ken Canedo. CatholicMom.com’s Lisa Hendey joins us for a chat and singer/songwriter Joe Zambon has a new album, Love Is.
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This week, on a special edition of the SLHour, actor Leonardo De Fillipis tells us about the St. Benedict Press study program, Queen of Heaven and we reconnect with singer/songwriter Chris Bray. Author Lisa Duffy helps us heal after divorce and we meet Sounds of Prayer composer, Galloway Hiatt.
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This week, on a special edition of the SLHour, Mons. Peter Vaghi tells us about meeting God in the Upper Room and we reconnect with singer/songwriter Jesse Manibusan. David Naglieri and Samantha Wallace of the Knights of Columbus give us some social media tips and we meet Irish teen-age singer, Ca...
This week, on a special edition of the SLHour, we speak with youth ministry experts Sr. Mechtilde O’Mara and Vanessa Nicholas-Schmidt about portraits of faith and we reconnect with singer/songwriter Josh Blakesley. Author Tom Hoopes tells us how to know what Pope Francis really said and we meet ...
The WYD2002 compilation album is the only completely international Catholic music collection in the world with artists from over 15 different countries, singing in 7 different languages. They were all in Toronto for WYD in 2002 and pulled together a concert with most of the songs from the album. O...
This week, on a special edition of the SLHour, we learn about the new Way of the Cross comic book and author Sally Read shares her conversion story. We also meet singer/songwriter PJ Anderson and Lupe Rios has a new album.
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This week, on a special edition of the SLHour, we speak with author Chris Stepien about how to live life to the fullest and we reconnect with singer/songwriter Mags. Producer David Naglieri tells us about the latest Knights of Columbus films and John Michael Talbot has a new album.
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This week we speak with Catholic composer Ken Canedo about the new Spirit and Song collection, Akwaaba! Also, Emilie Callan gives us the weekly news, Billy Chan questions original sin on Church for Dummies, Mark Matthews tells us what’s good about masculinity in Hollywood and, is pornograph...
How much do you go on the Internet for parenting advice? This week CatholicMom.com founder Lisa Hendey tells us all about the success of what started as a chat group. Emilie Callan gives us the weekly news, Billy Chan has some more questions about Adam and Eve on Church for Dummies and Joe Za...
What’s the top quality in a Dad? This week author Greg Popcak (of the Pastoral Solutions Institute) tells us how the Beatitudes are the place to start. Gillian Kantor learns something from her 14-month old about project management; Billy Chan has one more tip for Dummies looking to make Mas...
What can we learn from our Protestant brothers and sisters? This week author Peter Kreeft tells us what we can learn from each other and Sr. Marie Paul Curley gives us the window to the soul to a popular children’s film. Sebastian Gomes speaks with Ojibway Sister Priscilla Solomon, CSJ on Connec...
What do you know about the Church in Latvia? This week, on the SLHour, Fr. Peter Skudra, director of Radio Maria Latvia joins us for a chat; Sebastian Gomes, on Connect5, speaks with retired patriarch of Jerusalem, Michel Sabbah, Billy Chan continues with tips on making the Mass less boring o...
Some will say that pornography is healthy and good. This week, author Matt Fradd tells us all about the Porn Myth; Sebastian Gomes speaks with Massimo Faggioli about Pope Francis and Vatican II on Connect5, Billy Chan continues with tips on making the Mass less boring on Church for Dummies and we ...
How important is artistic and technical production when we evangelize? This week we speak with Mike Danielson and Charles Eide of EideCom – experts in Catholic events. Mark Matthews tells us about a bible study at a film studio; Billy Chan has tips on making the Mass less boring and Marie Miller...
How do we begin healing after divorce? This week we speak with Lisa Duffy, author of the Catholic Guide to Dating After Divorce. On Connect5, Sebastian Gomes speaks with Vatican commentator, John Thavis about Amoris Laetitia, Gillian Kantor learns something new from her kids and we meet Sounds of ...
How is Mary integral to our Catholic Faith? This week we speak with actor Leonardo DeFilippis about the St. Benedict Press study program, Queen of Heaven. Billy Chan asks about Mary in the Mass in Church for Dummies, Sr. Marie Paul Curley gives us the best Fatima film and we catch-up with Jesse Ma...
How has mercy transformed your life? This week, Knights of Columbus Producer David Naglieri and Social Media Specialist, Samantha Wallace tell us about #MercyStories; Sebastian Gomes speaks with Fr. Peter Galadza of the Sheptytsky Institute on the significance of the meeting between Pope...
Join us for a special encore Easter edition of the SLHour from 2015: Sister Marie Paul Curley tells us about Easter with the Daughters of St. Paul and gives us a new (and unexpected) Five-Easter-film countdown. We also speak with Jared Brock, author of A Year of Living Prayerfully about prayer and...
Join us for a special Easter edition of the SLHour with all our contributors giving their segments a bit of an Easter-twist: Emilie gives us the news of the week; Billy Chan wants to know about a number in 'Church for Dummies'; Gillian Kantor has a special surprise guest; Mark Matth...
This week, on a special edition of the SLHour, we speak with youth ministry experts Sr. Mechtilde O’Mara and Vanessa Nicholas-Schmidt about portraits of faith and we reconnect with singer/songwriter Josh Blakesley. Author Tom Hoopes tells us how to know what Pope Francis really said and we meet ...
Deacon Pedro speaking with Lisa Daniels and Dr. Robert Hauptman.
This week on a special encore end-of-life edition of the SLHour we look at what it means to have medically assisted dying in Canada. We speak with Lisa Daniels who suffers from intolerable, debilitating pain and her doctor, Robe...
How can we find God in the upper room in our lives today? This week, Mons. Peter Vaghi tells us about his new book; Billy Chan learns more about how to read the Bible and Gillian Kantor learns something from her children. Also Sebastian Gomes speaks with Sr. Nualla Kenny about assisted dying on Co...
Do you think young people are not in Church? Think again, This week we speak with Sr. Mechtilde O’Mara, CSJ and Vanessa Nicholas-Schmidt of Faith Connections, about young portraits of faith and Sr. Marie Paul Curley gives us 3 films to watch this Lent. Billy Chan asks another question about Gene...
Do you ever question something the Pope said? Or wonder why he gets mis-quoted so often? Do you ever ask, 'What was that, the Pope said?' This week, on an all-new SLHour, we speak with What Pope Francis Really Said, author, Tom Hoopes about how to understand when Pope Francis is quoted; Also, on C...
This week, on a special edition of the SLHour, we'll revisit some new albums released by Catholic artists in 2016 and featured on our program – tune in for some of the best songs of 2016 featuring Jonathan Hilsden, Shaun Garrison, PJ Anderson, Kyle Heimann, Lupe Rios, Mags, Mikey Needleman,...
This week, on the best of the SLHour, S+L producer, Sebastian Gomes tells us why we need another Catholic book show and we learn about traveling in the Holy Land with The Faithful Traveler's Diana von Glahn; We also meet Australian singer/songwriter Maria Pineda of the Verbum Dei Fraternity, an...
This week, on the best of the SLHour, we speak with Sr. Mary Rowell about promoting a culture of vocations; we also speak with Sr. Mary Lea Hill about being a crabby mystic; Rebecca Roubion has a new album, Sleepless Nights and we meet singer/songwriter Shaun Garrison.
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This week, on a special edition of the SLHour, we celebrate one of the greatest spiritual thinkers of our time, Henri Nouwen; Dynamic Deacon Harold Burke-Sivers tells us what is an authentic male spirituality; We meet singer/songwriter and entertainer, Kyle Heimann and we catch up with Mikey Needl...
This week, on a special edition of the SLHour, Sr. Priscilla Solomon, CSJ tells us how it’s possible to be aboriginal and Catholic at the same time and we learn about good Catholic fiction for all ages. We also meet singer/songwriter Jonathan Hilsden and catch up with Sarah Hart.
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This week, on a special edition of the SLHour, we learn about the new Way of the Cross comic book and author Sally Read shares her conversion story. We also meet singer/songwriter PJ Anderson and Lupe Rios has a new album.
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This week, on a special edition of the SLHour, we speak with author Chris Stepien about how to live life to the fullest and we reconnect with singer/songwriter Mags. Producer David Naglieri tells us about the latest Knights of Columbus films and John Michael Talbot has a new album.
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Is the Spirit calling you to discipleship or to Religious Life? This week we re-broadcast a special SLHour: Our host, Deacon Pedro moderates a discussion with a panel of young religious and young Catholics who are discerning their vocation. This program was taped LIVE at the National Rel...
Last week we ended the year by featuring artists who released new albums in 2016. This week, let’s revisit new albums released by Catholic artists in 2015 and featured on the SLHour. Tune in for some of the best songs of 2015, featuring , Michael James Mette, Chris Bray, Mikey Needlem...
This week, on a special New Years edition of the SLHour, let’s revisit some new albums released by Catholic artists in 2016 and featured on our program – tune in for some of the best songs of 2016 featuring Jonathan Hilsden, Shaun Garrison, PJ Anderson, Kyle Heimann, Lupe Rios, Mags, Mikey Needl...
This year, because our move, we are temporarily without a radio studio and so this Christmas we will re-broadcast our Christmas Special from a few years ago. Join us for our special Made-For-TV Christmas edition of the SLHour with our contributors giving their segments a little Christmas twist: An...
This week, on a special edition of the SLHour, we learn about the new Way of the Cross comic book and author Sally Read shares her conversion story. We also meet singer/songwriter PJ Anderson and Lupe Rios has a new album.
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This week, on a special edition of the SLHour, we speak with author Chris Stepien about how to live life to the fullest and we reconnect with singer/songwriter Mags. Producer David Naglieri tells us about the latest Knights of Columbus films and John Michael Talbot has a new album.
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What did saints look like and were they really like? This week photographer Kristyn Brown tells us about The Saints Project. We get a Marketing 101 lesson with Danny Torchia, Sebastian speaks with Fouad Twal, retired patriarch of Jerusalem on Connect5 and we speak with conductor and composer ...
Do you know of any St. Paul-type conversion stories? This week on the SLHour, author Sally Read tells us about her night’s bright darkness. Mark Matthews tells us why everyone in Hollywood is weird; Sebastian Gomes speaks with Vatican astronomer, Br. Guy Consolmagno on Connect5 and Mags has a n...
As we approach the end of the year of Mercy, let’s look at one contemporary face of mercy, St. John Paul II. Producer David Naglieri tells us about the newest Knights of Columbus film of that name; Gillian Kantor learns something from her children, Sebastian Gomes speaks with Br. Peter Bray of B...
What would you do if you knew today was your last day? This week on the SLHour we speak with author Chris Stepien about his book, Dying to Be Happy and Sr. Marie Paul Curley gives us the Windows to the Soul to an animation company. Sebastian Gomes speaks to Carolyn Woo of Catholic Relief Services ...
Is the Spirit calling you to discipleship or to Religious Life? This week on a special SLHour, join our host, Deacon Pedro for the broadcast of a web-streamed discussion with a panel of young religious and young Catholics who are discerning their vocation. This program was taped LIVE at the Nation...
How can people in consecrated life “wake up the world”? This week we speak with Fr. Toby Collins, CR of the National Religious Vocation Conference who has some suggestions. Danny Torchia tells us why we should have faith in journalism (and about his new initiative Dialogue and Grace), Sebastia...
Religious comic books? This week on the SLHour, we speak with David Goulet, writer of the new Way of the Cross comic book. Mark Matthews tells us what’s good in Hollywood; Sebastian Gomes speaks with the vicar of the Hebrew-speaking Catholics in Israel on Connect5 and John Michael Talbot has a n...
This week, on a special edition of the SLHour, we speak teen-age novelist Denise Mallett about her first book, The Tree, and we talk apologeticts with Andy Bannister. We also meet singer/songwriter Lupe Rios re-connect with Rebecca Roubion.
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This week, on a special edition of the SLHour, we speak with author Chris Stepien about his novel, Three Days: The Search for the Boy Messiah, based on 12-year-old Jesus’ adventure in Jerusalem and we go back to December 2015 to the Pope’s visit to East Africa. We also meet singer/songwriter, ...
This week, on a special edition of the SLHour, we learn about the new Knights of Columbus film, Guadalupe: The Miracle and the Message and Tomas Insua tells us about the Catholic Climate Movement. We also catch up with singer/songwriter Mathias Michael and Tori Harris has a new single, Coming Home...
This week, on a special edition of the SLHour, we feature some of our favourite conversations from the fall of 2015: We speak with author Donna-Marie Cooper O’Boyle about her life and discovering the beauty of the Cross and we meet singer/songwriter Michael Marian. We also have a featured conver...
This week, on the best of the SLHour, S+L producer, Sebastian Gomes tells us why we need another Catholic book show and we learn about traveling in the Holy Land with The Faithful Traveler's Diana von Glahn; We also meet Australian singer/songwriter Maria Pineda of the Verbum Dei Fraternity, and ...
This week, on the best of the SLHour, we speak with Sr. Mary Rowell about promoting a culture of vocations; we also speak with Sr. Mary Lea Hill about being a crabby mystic; Rebecca Roubion has a new album, Sleepless Nights and we meet singer/songwriter Shaun Garrison.
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This week, on a special edition of the SLHour, we celebrate one of the greatest spiritual thinkers of our time, Henri Nouwen; Dynamic Deacon Harold Burke-Sivers tells us what is an authentic male spirituality; We meet singer/songwriter and entertainer, Kyle Heimann and we catch up with Mikey Needl...
This week, on a special edition of the SLHour, Sr. Priscilla Solomon, CSJ tells us how it’s possible to be aboriginal and Catholic at the same time and we learn about good Catholic fiction for all ages. We also meet singer/songwriter Jonathan Hilsden and catch up with Sarah Hart.
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Summer is a good time to listen to music, so let’s revisit some new albums released by Catholic artists in 2015 and featured on the SLHour. Tune in for some of the best songs of 2015, featuring , Michael James Mette, Chris Bray, Mikey Needleman, WAL, Joe Miralles, Trevor Thomson, Lorraine Hess,...
Join us this week for an encore presentation of this special edition of the SLHour, featuring the best of Celtic and traditional music with The Leahys In Song. Their sound is captivating; their songs are distinct; their presentation is uplifting and full of life. Celebrate the family this weekend ...
The WYD2002 compilation album is the only completely international Catholic music collection in the world with artists from over 15 different countries, singing in 7 different languages. They were all in Toronto for WYD in 2002 and pulled together a concert with most of the songs from the album. T...
This coming week, hundreds of thousands of young people are meeting in Krakow, Poland for the 31st World Youth Day. Since 1984, young people from around the world have been gathering together with the Holy Father in celebration of our Faith. This week, on a special edition of the SLHOUR we remembe...
This week, on a special edition of the SLHour, we speak with author Chris Stepien about his novel, Three Days: The Search for the Boy Messiah, based on 12-year-old Jesus’ adventure in Jerusalem and we go back to December 2015 to the Pope’s visit to East Africa. We also meet singer/songwriter, ...
We begin our summer editions by revisiting some of our best interviews of the Fall of 2015. This week, we learn about the new Knights of Columbus film, Guadalupe: The Miracle and the Message and Tomas Insúa tells us about the Catholic Climate Movement. We also catch up with singer/songwriter Math...
What is male spirituality? This week, Dynamic Deacon, Harold Burke-Sivers tells us about his new book, Behold the Man; Mark Matthews gives us the theological explanation for the tormented artist in Hollywood, Sebastian Gomes speaks with Catholic Guy, Lino Rulli on Connect5 and we meet singer/songw...
This week we learn about Catholic fiction with Regina Doman of Chesterton Press and Sr. Marie Paul Curley proposes the top three films on mercy. Sebastian Gomes speaks with Archbishop Paul Gallagher, Secretary for Relations with States for the Vatican and we re-connect with singer/songwriter Mikey...
Deacon Pedro speaking with Chuck and Jeri Marple.
This week on a special end-of-life edition of the SLHour we continue to look at what it means to have medically assisted dying in Canada. We speak with Lisa Daniels who suffers from intolerable, debilitating pain and her doctor, Robert Hauptma...
Henri Nouwen is an internationally renowned priest, author, professor and pastor. This week we learn how, 20 years after his death, he continues inspiring many. Danny Torchia shares one more good PR tip, Sebastian speaks with film critic John Mulderig on Connect5 and we meet singer/songwriter Mari...
Can you be Aboriginal and Catholic at the same time? This week we speak with Sr. Priscilla Solomon, CSJ about Truth, reconciliation and the rights of indigenous peoples; Gillian Kantor learns something from her children, Sebastian Gomes speaks with Jim Wallis on Connect5 and we meet singer/songwrite...
This week, on a special edition of the SLHour, author, Carissa Douglas talks about teaching our kids about Confession and Archbishop Smith of Edmonton tells us why Every Life Matters. We also catch up with singer/songwriter Tom Booth and meet ValLimar Jansen.
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This week on a special "end-of-life" edition of the SLHour, we look at how the law is changing in Canada to allow for medically assisted dying, and what that would mean. We speak with Kate Faught, a lawyer in Edmonton and also with disability-rights-advocate, Mark Pickup. These interviews aired on...
Are people still reading books? This week Sebastian Gomes tells us why we need another book show; Also Danny Torchia tells us about the new frontier in communications, we hear Cardinal Vincent Nichols of Westminster on pastoral challenges of the family and we catch up with singer/songwriter Sarah ...
This week on the SLHour we speak with filmmaker, Diana von Glahn of The Faithful Traveler about her newest series on papal pilgrimages to the Holy Land; Gillian Kantor tells us what she learned from her kids this month, Sebastian Gomes speaks with Islamic expert Fr. Patrick Ryan on Connect5 and we...
Blessed are the stressed? This week on the SLHour, Sr. Mary Lea Hill, fsp shares secrets to a happy heart from a crabby mystic. Mark Matthews has a Hollywood prayer request; Sebastian Gomes speaks with Jim Triggs about the St. John’s Bible on Connect5 and we reconnect with Fr. Robert Galea.
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This week on the SLHour we learn how to foster a culture of vocations and Sr. Marie Paul Curley comments on the best film of the year. Also, Sebastian Gomes speaks with Senator Bernie Sanders on Connect5 and we meet singer/songwriter and Catholic entertainer Kyle Heimann.
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This week, on a special edition of the SLHour, author, Carissa Douglas talks about teaching our kids about Confession and Archbishop Smith of Edmonton tells us why Every Life Matters. We also catch up with singer/songwriter Tom Booth and meet ValLimar Jansen.
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This week, on a special edition of the SLHour, we travel back to the Pope’s visit to Mexico and we speak with John Paul Deddens of Pray More Novenas. We also have a featured conversation with singer/songwriters Tony Melendez and Josh Blakesley.
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Assisted death is coming to Canada. This week Archbishop Richard Smith of Edmonton tells us what that means and what he’s doing about it; Gillian Kantor tells us what she learned from her kids this month, Sebastian Gomes speaks with Michael O’Loughlin author of “The Tweetable Pope” on Conn...
Join us for a special Easter edition of the SLHour: Sister Marie Paul Curley tells us about Easter with the Daughters of St. Paul and gives us a new (and unexpected) Five-Easter-film countdown. We also speak with Jared Brock, author of A Year of Living Prayerfully about prayer and of course, Easte...
How to teach your kids about Confession? Author Carissa Douglas has figured out how. Mark Matthews tells us about artistic purgatory in Hollywood; Sebastian Gomes speaks with Fr. Hugh Cleary, CSC about prayer and the Rosary on Connect5 and we meet singer/songwriter ValLimar Jansen.
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This week, on a special edition of the SLHour, John Schlimm tells us about the most meaningful relationship he ever had and we learn about consecrated life with Bishop Richard Moth of the UK Armed Forces. We also meet singer/songwriter Noelle Garcia and catch up with Matt Maher. These interviews ...
This week, on a special edition of the SLHour, we speak with Fr. Willy Raymond of Holy Cross Ministries about being a priest in Hollywood; we learn about the Consecrated Virginity and singer/songwriters Joe Miralles and Chris Bray both have new albums, respectively Five and The Praises of His Peop...
Do you pray novenas? What is a novena anyway? This week, founder of Pray More Novenas, John Paul Deddens tells us and he also tells us about the Pray More Retreat; Also on Connect5 Sebastian Gomes speaks with Sr. Carol Perry, SU about the Biblical Jesus, Danny Torchia explains good PR and we catch...
This week we travel to Mexico. Educator and Family Life advocate, Delia Trueba reflects on the Pope’s visit and singer/songwriter Tony Melendez joins us from El Paso, Texas. Also, Sebastian Gomes speaks with the Church’s ambassador to the UN, Archbishop Bernardito Auza on Connect5 and Sr. Marie...
This week, on a special edition of the SLHour, we speak teen-age novelist Denise Mallett about her first book, The Tree, and we talk apologeticts with Andy Bannister. We also meet singer/songwriter Lupe Rios re-connect with Rebecca Roubion.
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This week, on a special edition of the SLHour, we speak with author Chris Stepien about his novel, Three Days: The Search for the Boy Messiah, based on 12-year-old Jesus’ adventure in Jerusalem and we go back to December 2015 to the Pope’s visit to East Africa. We also meet singer/songwriter, ...
This week, on a special edition of the SLHour, we learn about the new Knights of Columbus film, Guadalupe: The Miracle and the Message and Tomas Insua tells us about the Catholic Climate Movement. We also catch up with singer/songwriter Mathias Michael and Tori Harris has a new single, Coming Home...
This week, on a special edition of the SLHour, we feature some of our favourite conversations from the fall of 2015: We speak with author Donna-Marie Cooper O’Boyle about her life and discovering the beauty of the Cross and we meet singer/songwriter Michael Marian. We also have a featured conver...
Join us this week for an encore presentation of this special edition of the SLHour, featuring the best of Celtic and traditional music with The Leahys In Song. Their sound is captivating; their songs are distinct; their presentation is uplifting and full of life. Celebrate the family this weekend ...
As we're still letting go of 2015, let’s revisit all the new albums released by Catholic artists in 2014 and featured on the SLHour – tune in for some of the best songs of 2014, featuring , Sarah Kroger, Joe Zambon, Amanda Vernon, Curtis Stephan, Joe Melendrez, Tori Harris, Fr. Rob Galea, Luke...
Before we let go of the year, let’s revisit some new albums released by Catholic artists in 2015 and featured on the SLHour – tune in for some of the best songs of 2015, featuring , Michael James Mette, Chris Bray, Mikey Needleman, WAL, Joe Miralles, Trevor Thomson, Lorraine Hess, Mathias Michael and Bob Halligan Jr.
Join us for a special Christmas edition of the SLHOUR with all our contributors giving their segments a little Christmas twist: Gillian learns a Christmas lesson from her kids; Danny learns something from Mary's "yes"; Hollywood teaches Mark something about the Incarnation and Sr. Marie-Paul Curle...
Suffering, abuse, poverty, challenges – redemption and mercy. This week on the SLHour we speak with author Donna-Marie Cooper O’Boyle about her life and discovering the beauty of the Cross. Danny Torchia gives us some useful PR tips; Sebastian Gomes speaks with Fr. Brendan Collins on Connect5...
Looking for a great epic novel to read over the Christmas break? This week we speak with Denise Mallett a young and talented author about her novel, The Tree; Gillian Kantor tells us what she learned from her kids this month, Sebastian Gomes speaks with Tony Spence of Catholic News Service on Conn...
This week we travel to Paris for the Climate Conference and we speak with Tomas Insua of the Catholic Climate Movement; Sr. Marie Paul Curley has the Windows to the Soul of two films; Sebastian Gomes speaks with Archbishop Arthur Roche of the Congregation for Divine Worship and Tori Harris has a ...
Pope Francis is in Eastern Africa this week and so we are joined by Kenyan Father Zachary King’aru to tell us about his country and this historic visit. Mark Matthews tells us about a time he met a pornography producer in Hollywood; Sebastian Gomes speaks with Stephen Colbert on Connect5 and we ...
As we continue our summer editions with the best of the SLHour, we rebroadcast a program that we taped at the downtown Chancery building of the Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston in Texas for a show recorded thanks to their Archdiocesan Radio Ministry. We learn about the University of St. Thomas, me...
Join us this week for an encore presentation of this special edition of the SLHour, featuring the best of Celtic and traditional music with The Leahys In Song. Their sound is captivating; their songs are distinct; their presentation is uplifting and full of life. Celebrate the family this weekend ...
We all love Our Lady of Guadalupe, but how much do you know about her story and the miraculous image? This week we speak with David Naglieri, director of Guadalupe: The Miracle and the Message; Gillian Kantor tells us what she learned from her kids this week, Sebastian Gomes speaks with Chris Wall...
This week we speak with Andy Bannister who claims that atheists really don’t exist; Sr. Marie-Paul Curley gives us the Windows to the Soul to 2 movies; Sebastian Gomes speaks with ABC's George Stephanopolous on Connect5 and we meet singer/songwriter Ed Bolduc.
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This week we speak with author Chris Stepien about his new novel, Three Days: The Search for the Boy Messiah, based on 12-year-old Jesus' adventure in Jerusalem. We get an update from the Synod of Bishops and Mark Matthews returns to tell us what's good in Hollywood. In this week's Connect5, Sebas...
We begin our new season of the SLHour by featuring a conversation with Fr. Richard HoLung, MOP of Jamaica, and listen to his wonderful music with the Missionaries of the Poor. We get an update from the Synod of Bishops and Danny Torchia offers some social media tips. We also introduce a new segmen...
Join us this week for a special edition of the SLHour, featuring the best of Celtic and traditional music with The Leahys In Song. Their sound is captivating; their songs are distinct; their presentation is uplifting and full of life. Celebrate the family this weekend with the Leahys as you’ve n...
This week on the SLHour we bring you a special radio edition of From Synod To Synod, a look back at the Extraordinary Synod of Bishops on the Family and a look forward to this year's synod, featuring Fr. Thomas Rosica, CSB, Sebastian Gomes, Charles LeBourgeois and Rodney Leung. This program first ...
Do you ever think about Catholic media and how important it is? This week we come to you from Buffalo, from the 2015 Catholic Media Conference and we learn all about the power of the word. Our Media Ministry expert, Danny Torchia joins Deacon Pedro as they speak with various Catholic communication...
Why has Pope Francis written a document on ecology? Today, on a special edition of the SLHour, we deacon-struct the Encyclical on the Care of our Common Home with special guest, environmental engineer and Franciscan Sister of the Eucharist, Sr. Damien Marie Savino, FSE, chair of the Environmental ...
This week, on a special edition of the SLHour, Fr. Robert Barron (now bishop) has a new book about finding God in the culture and we learn more about marriage and family from veteran marriage prep coordinators, Deacon Eustace Beausoleil and his wife Gloria. Also we meet singer/songwriter Mikey Ne...
This week, on a special edition of the SLHour, we speak about Baptismal spirituality at Lent with Jerry Galipeau of World Library Publications and about marriage with Melanie and Aaron Kohn, a young Jewish couple; the Jacob and Matthew Band rebrands and we meet singer/songwriter Trevor Thomson. Thes...
This week, on a special edition of the SLHour, we look at the heart of the diaconate; We also learn about the Church in Syria; Mathias Michael has a new single, Song of Grace and we meet the The Leahys. These interviews first aired between January and June 2015.
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This week, on a special edition of the SLHour, we speak with Fr. Willy Raymond of Holy Cross Ministries about being a priest in Hollywood; we learn about the Consecrated Virginity and singer/songwriters Joe Miralles and Chris Bray both have new albums, respectively Five and The Praises of His Peop...
This week, on a special edition of the SLHour, we prove the existence of God with Michael Augros; Fr. Mike Pace, SDB intersects Consecrated Life with the Salesian Anniversary; Michael James Mette has a new album, Arts and Humanity and we meet singer/songwriter Lorraine Hess. These interviews first...
This week, on a special edition of the SLHour, John Schlimm tells us about the most meaningful relationship he ever had and we learn about consecrated life with Bishop Richard Moth of the UK Armed Forces. We also meet singer/songwriter Noelle Garcia and catch up with Matt Maher. These interviews ...
This week, on a special edition of the SLHour, Chesterton expert Dale Ahlquist has a new apologetics book and Dr. Peter Kleponis shows us how to restore our integrity from what he calls a pornography epidemic. We also speak with beloved Catholic composer Dan Schutte and catch up with singer/songwr...
This week, on a special edition of the SLHour, brother Guy Consolmagno tells us about the work of the Vatican Observatory and Jerry Galipeau takes us into the world of Catholic publishing; We also catch up with singer/songwriter Janelle and meet new artist, Luke Spehar. These interviews first aired ...
This week, on a special edition of the SLHour, S+L producer Sebastian Gomes tells us about the Synod on the Family and liturgical composer Ken Canedo takes us back to the folk Mass revolution. We also reconnect with singer songwriter Fr. Rob Galea and meet Simonetta. These interviews first aired b...
This week, on a special edition of the SLHour, Fr. James Mallon has good advice for renewing our parishes and we speak about spousal prayer with Deacon James Keating. We also meet singer/songwriter Craig Colson and re-connect with 19-year-old Mags. These interviews first aired between October and ...
Before we begin our Summer season, let’s revisit all the new albums released by Catholic artists in 2014 and featured on the SLHour – tune in for some of the best songs of 2014, featuring , Sarah Kroger, Joe Zambon, Amanda Vernon, Curtis Stephan, Joe Melendrez, Tori Harris, Fr. Rob Galea, Luke...
Do you ever think about Catholic media and how important it is? This week we come to you from Buffalo, from the 2015 Catholic Media Conference and we learn all about the power of the word. Our Media Ministry expert, Danny Torchia joins Deacon Pedro as they speak with various Catholic communication...
Why has Pope Francis written a document on ecology? Today, on a special edition of the SLHour, we deacon-struct the Encyclical on the Care of our Common Home with special guest, environmental engineer and Franciscan Sister of the Eucharist, Sr. Damien Marie Savino, FSE, chair of the Environmental ...
Do you think it's possible to prove the existence of God with a good philosophical argument? Michael Augros does. This week he shares some insights from his new book, Who Designed the Designer; Sr. Marie Paul Curley has the windows to the soul of a little-known animated film for the whole family a...
Most deacons and priests are still confused about the diaconate, not to mention parishioners at large. This week we speak with Deacon James Keating, whose new book The Heart of the Diaconate gets to the heart of the matter; Fr. Tom Rosica, CSB has a reflection for the Feast of Corpus Christi; Gill...
Looking for family-friendly Catholic entertainment? This week, we speak with Fr. Willy Raymond, CSC of Holy Cross Family Ministries about the work of Family Theatre Productions; Mark Matthews tells us what’s good about masculinity and we meet singer/songwriter Noelle Garcia.
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This week we continue with our series on Consecrated Life with Salesian Fr. Mike Pace; Fr. Rosica has a reflection for the Feast of Pentecost; Dan Torchia learns a PR tip from the message for the World Day of Communications and we learn about the St. Elisabeth Convent in Belarus and their New Voic...
This week we continue with our series on marriage and family with Deacon Eustace and Gloria Beausoleil who tell us about going through the annulment process and what it's like to have their adult daughter and her family living with them; Fr. Rosica has a reflection for the Feast of the Ascension; ...
This week, on a special edition of the SLHour, we learn about marriage and about celibacy. First, Melanie and Aaron Kohn, a young Jewish couple, tell us about their experiences as a married couple and as parents and then Mary Bastedo tells us about the life of Consecrated Virginity. We also catch ...
Many of us know nuns, but do you know a nun that has deeply affected your life? This week, author John Schlimm tells us about his experience and invites us to join in on the Thank A Nun Campaign; Gillian Kantor tells us what her kids taught her about math this month and we meet singer/songwriter T...
Can we find seeds of the Word in popular culture? Fr. Robert Barron would say so. This week he tells us why; Mark Matthews tells us about what he’s learned from taking improv lessons and we meet Canadian Juno-award winning group, The Leahys.
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This week on the SLHour we speak with Bishop Richard Moth of the Armed Forces of the United Kingdom; Our executive producer, Fr. Tom Rosica, CSB offers a reflection for the third week of Easter and the Jacob and Matthew Band rebrands as WAL with a brand new album, Always and Everywhere.
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This week, on a special edition of the SLHour, we hear about the work that Jesuit Refugee Service is doing in Syria and Liturgist Jerry Galipeau shows us how Lent is really about Baptism. We also listen to music from, and learn about the Taize community and we meet singer/songwriter Mathias Michae...
Join us for a special Easter edition of the SLHour: Sister Marie Paul Curley tells us about Easter with the Daughters of St. Paul and gives us a new (and unexpected) Five-Easter-film countdown. We also speak with Jared Brock, author of A Year of Living Prayerfully about prayer and of course, Easte...
This is the Year for Consecrated Life and we all know people in religious and ordained life – but do you know anyone consecrated to permanent virginity? This week Mary Bastedo tells us all about it; Gillian Kantor tells us what she learned from her kids this week and we meet singer/songwriter Mi...
What has helped you in your marriage? This week, as part of our series on marriage and family, we hear from Melanie and Aaron Kohn, a young Jewish couple who share their experiences with marriage prep, prayer and parenting; Mark Matthews tells us about the world of gaming; Fr. Thomas Rosica, CSB h...
This week on the SLHour we bring you a special radio edition of From Synod To Synod, a look back at the Extraordinary Synod of Bishops on the Family and a look forward to this year's synod, featuring Fr. Thomas Rosica, CSB, Sebastian Gomes, Charles LeBourgeois and Rodney Leung.
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This week on the SLHour Jasmin Lemieux-Lefebvre, Communications Director for the Archdiocese of Quebec teaches all about the Church in Quebec. Dan Torchia tells us how to build a PR department, a good tip for Catholic organizations; we learn about the Veritas Christi Catholic High School, a new sc...
This week we speak with liturgical expert Jerry Galipeau of World Library Publications who suggests that we take a slightly different approach to Lent. Fr. Thomas Rosica, CSB speaks with Sr. Marie Azzarello of the Congregation of Notre Dame; Sr. Marie-Paul Curley gives us the windows to the soul t...
All we hear about Syria is bad news. But there is hope. This week we speak with Fr. Nawras Samour, director for Jesuit Refugee Service, Syria. Fr. Thomas Rosica, CSB speaks with Sr. Monique Bourget of the Institute of St. Marcellina and also offers a reflection for the beginning of Lent and we spe...
This week, on a special edition of the SLHour, S+L producer Sebastian Gomes tells us about the Synod on the Family and liturgical composer Ken Canedo takes us back to the folk Mass revolution. We also reconnect with singer songwriter Fr. Rob Galea and meet Simonetta. These interviews first aired b...
This week, on a special edition of the SLHour, Fr. James Mallon has good advice for renewing our parishes and we speak about spousal prayer with Deacon James Keating. We also meet singer/songwriter Craig Colson and re-connect with 19-year-old Mags. These interviews first aired between October and ...
This week, on a special edition of the SLHour, brother Guy Consolmagno tells us about the work of the Vatican Observatory and Jerry Galipeau takes us into the world of Catholic publishing; We also catch up with singer/songwriter Janelle and meet new artist, Luke Spehar.
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This week, on a special edition of the SLHour, Chesterton expert Dale Ahlquist has a new apologetics book and Dr. Peter Kleponis shows us how to restore our integrity from what he calls a pornography epidemic. We also speak with beloved Catholic composer Dan Schutte and catch up with singer/songwr...
This week, on a special edition of the SLHour, we speak with Carl Hetu of the Catholic Near East Welfare Association about the situation in Syria and Sr. Marie Paul Curley shows how the Anima Christi Prayer leads us to intimacy with Christ. We also learn about the Boys of St. Paul’s Choir School...
This week, on a special edition of the SLHour, S+L producer Sebastian Gomes tells us about his film The Francis Effect and Olympian Rebecca Dussault speaks to us about sports and faith. Also we reconnect with singer songwriter Jackie Francois Angel and have a featured chat with country music legen...
Let's begin the new year with some of the best of the SLHour. This week we re-air a special radio edition of Moving Forward: From Benedict to Francis. Join Salt + Light CEO, Fr. Thomas Rosica, CSB as he looks back at the historic events of the last year in Rome, with Cheridan Sanders, Alicia Ambro...
Before we let go of the year, let’s revisit all the new albums released by Catholic artists in 2014 and featured on the SLHour – tune in for some of the best songs of 2014, featuring , Sarah Kroger, Joe Zambon, Amanda Vernon, Curtis Stephan, Joe Melendrez, Tori Harris, Fr. Rob Galea, Luke Speh...
Join us for our special Christmas edition with our contributors giving their segments a little Christmas twist: Andrew has a Christmas saint; Gillian learns a Christmas lesson from her kids; Danny looks back at the work done this year; Hollywood teaches Mark something about Christmas and Sr. Marie P...
This week we speak with John Robinson, Music director of the St. Paul's Choir School about the Boys of St. Paul’s Choir School's hit album Christmas at Harvard Square. We also learn about the Lourdes volunteers and virtual pilgrimages; Gillian Kantor tells us what she learned from her kids and...
This week we speak with beloved liturgical composer Dan Schutte about his work and his most recent prayer book for Advent and Christmas, God With Us. Jerry Galipeau of World Library Publications tells us the ins-and-outs of Catholic publishing and Sr. Marie-Paul Curley, fsp speaks about an unlikel...
Do you know the Anima Christi, the Soul of Christ prayer? This week, our very own Sr. Marie Paul Curley, fsp tells us how this prayer invites us to intimacy with Jesus; Mark Matthews tells us about dating in Hollywood; Novalis has some new titles for Advent and Christmas and we catch up with singe...
Would you be able to defend your faith? This week Chesterton expert, Dale Ahlquist shares some arguments that he uses in friendly debates. Dan Torchia says that there’s no such thing as bad publicity and Rebecca Roubion has a new album, Christmas Lights.
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Can you even baptise an extraterrestrial? This week we ask this question and many others to Vatican Astronomer, Brother Guy Consolmagno, SJ. We also learn about the upcoming Family Conference in Ottawa hosted by Dominican University College; Gillian Kantor tells us what she learned from her kids a...
What is really happening in Syria and Iraq? This week we speak with Carl Hetu, National Director for Canada for the Catholic Near East Welfare Association. Sr. Marie-Paul Curley gives us the Windows to the Soul of a young-adult dystopian film and we catch up with singer/songwriter Mags.
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Do you ever pray with your spouse? This week we speak with Deacon James Keating about the intimacy of spousal prayer. Fr. Thomas Rosica offers a reflection for All Saints Day; Cheridan teaches us about the real meaning of stewardship and we meet singer/songwriter Craig Colson.
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What is the mission of the Church? To care for the gathered or to reach out to the scattered? This week, we speak with Fr. James Mallon about moving from a maintenance to a missional parish; Mark Matthews tells us what’s good in Hollywood; We learn about Canada’s premier religious publisher an...
Is there really such a thing as demonic possession? What does the Church really say about exorcisms? This week, we speak with Matt Baglio, author of The Rite; Sebastian Gomes updates us on the Synod on the Family and we speak with singer/songwriter, and messenger of hope, Tony Melendez.
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Bishops are gathered in Rome for a special meeting on the family. This week we speak with Salt + Light correspondent Sebastian Gomes about this Extraordinary Synod. Fr. Thomas Rosica offers a reflection for Thanksgiving and we meet singer/songwriter Luke Spehar.
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Remember all those great folk songs at Mass? Maybe you’re still singing them. Today we speak with Ken Canedo, author of Keep the Fire Burning: The Folk Mass Revolution; Also Cheridan Sanders tells us about The Church Alive, a great new parish resource; Gillian Kantor tells us what she learned fr...
This week on a re-broadcast of a special edition of the SLHour featuring some of our favourite interviews from last year, Sr. Marie Paul Curley tells us all about her Saints Alive books and author Mark Shea presents a case for sacred tradition in his book, By What Authority. We also speak with Mar...
This week on a special edition of the SLHour, French journalist Anne-Isabelle Tollet speaks on behalf of Asia Bibi, a Pakistani Christian woman awaiting execution on the charge of blasphemy and Fr. Scott Hurd tells us what to do when our faith feels fragile. We also meet the California-based Jacob...
This week, on a special edition of the SLHour author John Kuypers tells us how to find inner peace and Jason Evert tells us stories about Pope John Paul the Great that we’ve never heard before. Also we meet singer/songwriters John Angotti and Rebecca Roubion.
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This week, on a special edition of the SLHour, S+L producer Sebastian Gomes tells us about his film The Francis Effect and Olympian Rebecca Dussault speaks to us about sports and faith. Also we reconnect with singer songwriter Jackie Francois Angel and have a featured chat with country music legen...
This week, on a special edition of the SLHour, we speak about prostitution and sex trafficking with filmmaker Jared Brock; Fr. Guerric DeBona, OSB tells us how to be good preachers; Joe Zambon has a new album, Brothers and we meet singer songwriter Marie Miller.
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This week, on a special edition of the SLHour, we look back at the canonizations of two popes with Fr. Tom Rosica, CSB; We also speak with Fr. Blair Bernard about the Madonna House Nazareth Family spirituality; Sarah Kroger has a new album, Hallelujah is Our Song and we meet the Full Armor Band. ...
This week, on a special edition of the SLHour, we speak with Don Caffery, author of the children’s book, Our Holy Father the Pope; Chris Sfefanick has a great new Confirmation resource; Amanda Vernon has a new album, Acoustic Collection and we meet singer/songwriter and hip hop artist Joe Melendre...
This week, on a special edition of the SLHour, Alyssa Bormes speaks tells us what faith has to do with hockey; Devin Schadt speaks to the fathers in the crowd about Joseph’s Way; Curtis Stephan has a new album, Songs of Consolation and we meet the band Out of Darkness.
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This week, on a special edition of the SLHour, we learn about the Truth and Life Bible download and app and singer/songwriter Chris Bray tells us about his trip to the Dominican Republic. We also speak about the importance of family with Focus on the Family’s Tim Sisarich. And we meet featured art...
Do you know that we are called to be missionaries and to share our faith? Join us this week for a special edition of the SLHOUR from the Missionary Congress of the Americas from Maracaibo, Venezuela. Deacon Pedro speaks with Cardinal Fernando Filoni, Prefect of the Congregation for the Evangelizat...
As we continue our summer editions with the best of the SLHour, we rebroadcast a program that we taped at the downtown Chancery building of the Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston in Texas for a show recorded thanks to their Archdiocesan Radio Ministry. We learn about the University of St. Thomas, ...
As we continue our summer editions with the best of the SLHour, we air a special radio edition of Moving Forward: From Benedict to Francis. Join Salt + Light CEO, Fr. Thomas Rosica as he looks back at the historic events of the last year in Rome, with Cheridan Sanders, Alicia Ambrosio and Sebastia...
As we begin our summer editions with the best of the SLHour, let’s revisit some of the best music featured on the SLHour in 2013 – tune in for some of the best songs of 2013, featuring Michael James Mette, Danielle Rose, Ben Walther, Pasquale Talarico, Curtis Stephan, Sarah Kroger, Audrey Assa...
How can sex trafficking be stopped? That’s the question that the new film Red Light Green Light attempts to answer. This week we speak with filmmaker Jared Brock. Sr. Marie Paul Curley gives us the Windows to the Soul of The Lego Movie; Fr. Thomas Rosica offers a reflection for the Feast of the ...
What can the hidden years of the life of Jesus teach us? Today Fr. Blair Bernard of Madonna House teaches us about Nazareth Family spirituality; Mark Matthews tells us what’s good in Hollywood; Fr. Rosica has a reflection for the Feast of Corpus Christi and we meet newcomer singer/songwriter Tor...
Want to become the Father you’re called to be? This week we speak with Devin Schadt, about the call to fatherly greatness. Beth Mahoney explains the work of Holy Cross Family Ministries; Gillian Kantor tells us what she learned from her kids this week and we have a featured chat with country music...
Why is John Paul II a saint? Today on the SLHour Jason Evert tells us that it’s because of his five loves. Danny Torchia gives us some PR tips for Catholic professionals; Fr. Tom Rosica offers a reflection for the Solemnity of Pentecost and we meet singer/songwriter and hip hop artist Joe Melend...
When was the last time you heard a good homily? What is a good homily anyway? This week Fr. Guerric DeBona, OSB tells us how to make Catholic preaching better. Fr. Thomas Rosica offers a reflection for the Feast of the Ascension; Sr. Marie Paul Curley gives us the Windows to the Soul of the movie ...
Where do you begin your race? This week we speak with Rebecca Dussault, Cross-Country Ski Olympian, about health, holiness and family; we learn about a Catholic blogging community on Tumblr; Gillian Kantor tells us what she learned from her kids this week and we meet the Catholic band, Out of Darkne...
Are you ready for inner peace that lasts? This week we speak with John Kuypers who tells us about the First Rule of Inner Peace; Mark Matthews tells us about the Hollywood Project; Michael La Civita of CNEWA speaks about the situation of Christians in the Middle East and Curtis Stephan returns wit...
This week on a special SLHour, we come to you from the downtown Chancery building of the Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston in Texas in a show recorded thanks to their Archdiocesan Radio Ministry. We learn about the University of St. Thomas, meet Catholic environmentalist, Sr. Damien Marie Savin...
What is the meaning of family? This week we speak with Tim Sisarich of Focus on the Family New Zealand about his new documentary Irreplaceable (for Canada go to The Family Project). Danny Torchia teaches us how to pitch a story and singer/songwriter Amanda Vernon has a new album, Acoustic Collecti...
What does it mean that two popes will be canonized at the same time? This week Fr. Thomas Rosica, CSB, speaks to us from Rome about the weekend canonizations; Andrew Santos gives us the highlights on the lives of the two new saints and we speak to a Canadian pilgrim who traveled to Rome for the ev...
Join us for a special Easter edition of the SLHour with all our contributors giving their segments a little Easter twist: Andrew Santos has an Easter saint; Sr. Marie-Paul Curley has the windows to the soul about a film about life after death, Mark Matthews tells us what the Passion narrative tell...
What is behind the profound effect that Pope Francis is having on the world? This week we speak with S+L producer Sebastian Gomes about the new documentary, The Francis Effect; Mark Matthews tells us what’s good in Hollywood with families and we meet indie singer/songwriter Rebecca Roubion.
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We all know Blessed Pope John Paul II and we probably all agree that he is a saint. But would you think of him as a saint for Canada? This week we speak with Fr. Thomas Rosica, CSB, about his newest book, John Paul II: A Saint for Canada. We also learn about the Day of Confessions; Sr. Marie Paul ...
Last year with the conclave and Pope Francis’ election was a great opportunity to teach kids about the papacy. Now there’s a new book so we can teach kids about the papacy all the time. This week we speak with author Don Caffery about Our Holy Father, the Pope; Gillian Kantor tells us what she...
Are you frustrated with Confirmation prep in your parish? This week we speak with Chris Stefanick, co-author of CHOSEN: Your Journey Toward Confirmation. It is a life-changing program that you’re sure to want to get for your parish. Fr. Thomas Rosica, CSB offers a reflection for the third Sunday...
A year ago this week we were all looking for white smoke. On March 13, 2013, Pope Francis was elected and it feels as if he’s been Pope forever. This week on the SLHour, we air a special radio edition of Moving Forward: From Benedict to Francis. Join Salt + Light CEO, Fr. Thomas Rosica as he loo...
Can hockey teach us anything about our Faith? This week we speak with Alyssa Bormes, author of The Catechism of Hockey; Mark Matthews tells us about high fashion in Hollywood during Lent; we learn about Joe Sales' blog and the Benedictine Sisters of Mary, Queen of Apostles have another chart-toppi...
How would you like to download Jesus? This week we learn about the Truth and Life Bible app. It’s sure to revolutionize how you read the bible. Sr. Marie Paul Curley gives us the Windows to the Soul of two Oscar nominated films and we meet singer/songwriter Marie Miller.
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This week on the SLHour we return to the conversation about Catholic authors and Catholic fiction looking at Ceremony of Innocence, published by Ignatius Press. Gillian Kantor tells us what she learned from her kids this week; Rose Marie Rudolph tells us about the Behold Catholic Women's Conferenc...
Two years ago the National Catholic Youth Conference held a contest. The top ten finalists of that concert are now part of a new compilation album published by Heart Beat Records and produced by Sal Solo. This week we’re going to revisit a program featuring the music of this album, NCYC's Top Tale...
What is the secret to living a life of miracles everyday? This week Jackie von Zwehl, author of The Prayer, A Love Story will tell us. Danny Torchia speaks to us about the importance of photography in media relations work, Jeff Compton of WJTA 88.9FM Holy Family Radio in Ohio is hosting a new show...
This week on a special edition of the SLHour, Sr. Marie Paul Curley tells us all about her Saints Alive books and author Mark Shea presents a case for sacred tradition in his book, By What Authority. We also speak with Mark Mallett and Audrey Assad, who both have new albums.
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This week on a special edition of the SLHour, Lino Rulli, the Catholic Guy makes a case for his early canonization and author David Dayler teaches us how to be men after God’s own heart. We also meet the Spanish Catholic rock band, La Voz del Desierto and Steve Angrisano has a new album, A New D...
This week on a special edition of the SLHour, we go to the Missionary Congress of the Americas and Maureen Heil tells us about her work for Pontifical Mission Societies in Boston and Tony Ryan of Ignatius Press tells us about the new film Mary of Nazareth. We also meet singer/songwriter Joe Mirall...
This week on a special edition of the SLHour, French journalist Anne-Isabelle Tollet speaks on behalf of Asia Bibi, a Pakistani Christian woman awaiting execution on the charge of blasphemy and Fr. Scott Hurd tells us what to do when our faith feels fragile. We also meet the California-based Jac...
This week, on a special edition of the SLHour, we continue to celebrate Christmas by featuring a concert with The Priests. They were recorded live at Koerner Hall in Toronto on December 6th, 2012 for a 10th anniversary benefit concert for Salt + Light. This program first aired on December 29, 2012...
Before we let go of the year, let’s revisit some of the best music featured on the SLHour in 2013. Tune in to hear about some of the new contemporary Catholic albums of 2013, featuring , Michael James Mette, Danielle Rose, Ben Walther, Pasquale Talarico, Curtis Stephan, Sarah Kroger, Audrey Assa...
Join us for a special Christmas edition of the SLHOUR with all our contributors, Alicia, Cheridan and Andrew giving their segments a little Christmas twist and featuring music by John Angotti, Ron Rendek, the San Antonio Vocal Arts Ensemble and Paul Tate, courtesy of World Library Publications.
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When do we become human? That’s the argument of defense in the prolife activist, Mary Wagner case. This week we speak with Defense attorney Charles Lugosi about it. Danny Torchia teaches us how to make the perfect media kit and we meet the Spanish rock group La Voz del Desierto.
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Do you know that we are called to be missionaries and to share our faith? Join us this week for a special edition of the SLHOUR from the Missionary Congress of the Americas from Maracaibo, Venezuela. Deacon Pedro speaks with Cardinal Fernando Filoni, Prefect of the Congregation for the Evangelizat...
This week on a special edition of the SLHOUR, we visit a meeting of national directors of the Pontifical Mission Societies (PMS) of the Americas and the Caribbean, hosted by the Oeuvres Pontificales Missionnaires (OPM) French Canada, as they prepare for their upcoming continental meeting, the 4th ...
Mary of Nazareth is the newest movie to follow in the wake of the success of The Passion of the Christ. Today we speak with Tony Ryan, director of sales and marketing for Ignatius Press who tells us all about it; Hollywood Undercover Missionary, Mark Matthews tells us how to befriend celebrities a...
When your faith is fragile, how do you strengthen it? This week, we speak with Fr. Scott Hurd, author of When Faith Feels Fragile; Gillian Kantor tells us what she learned from her kids this week and Mark Mallett has two new albums.
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Scripture or tradition? This is the biggest question between protestants and Catholic Christians. This week Deacon Pedro speaks with Mark Shea, author of By What Authority: An Evangelical Discovers Catholic Tradition; Sr. Marie Paul Curley gives us the Windows to the Soul of two films about hope a...
How do modern men fulfill their responsibilities and still have time for God? This week Deacon Pedro speaks with David Dayler, author of Being a Man After God's Own Heart. Danny Torchia teaches us how to write the perfect press release and Steve Angrisano has a new album, A New Day.
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How can we be saints in life? This week, Deacon Pedro speaks with Sr. Marie Paul Curley about her new books, Saints Alive! The Faith Proclaimed and Saints Alive! The Gospel Witnessed. Gillian Kantor tells us what she learned from her kids this week and we meet the Jacob and Matthew Band.
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Asia Bibi is a Pakistani Christian woman who was condemned to death under the country's blasphemy law. This week on the SLHOUR, Deacon Pedro speaks with Anne-Isabelle Tollet, author of Blasphemy: A Memoir: Sentenced to Death Over a Cup of Water; Mark Matthews tells us what good in Hollywood and th...
What does it take to be canonized? The Catholic Guy, Lino Rulli makes a case for his canonization in his new book Saint – a follow up to his book Sinner. This week, Deacon Pedro speaks with Lino and gets all the details. Sr. Marie-Paul Curley shows us the Windows to the Soul of two films about f...
The WYD2002 compilation album is the only completely international Catholic music collection in the world with artists from over 15 different countries, singing in 7 different languages. They were all in Toronto for WYD in 2002 and pulled together a concert with most of the songs from the album. T...
This week, on a special edition of the SLHour we speak with Mark Burnett and Roma Downey about their History Channel Bible Miniseries and blogger and author Elizabeth Scalia tells us about her new book about modern-day idols. Also we meet the British techno pop group Ooberfuse and Fr. Rob Galea re...
This week, on a special edition of the SLHour we learn about Fortifying Families of Faith with founder Linda Kracht and filmmaker Ed Roy tells us about his new film about Saint Anthony. Also we meet singer/songwriter Ben Walther and have a featured chat with Audrey Assad.
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This week, on a special edition of the SLHour we learn about the Dominican Sisters Mary Mother of the Eucharist on the American Bible Challenge Game Show and Archbishop Terrence Prendergast of Ottawa tells us about his book God’s Word on Sunday. Also we meet singer/songwriters Michael James Mett...
This week, on a special edition of the SLHour, Sharon Leyne tells us about the new Saints for kids app and Shawn Carney tells us about the new 40 Days for Life book. Also we meet singer songwriter Amanda Vernon and have a featured chat with Matt Maher.
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This week, on a special edition of the SLHour, Frank Rocca, Rome Bureau Chief for Catholic News Service tells us what the Vatican was like when Pope Benedict announced his resignation and we speak with Fr. Thomas Rosica, CSB about his work as English collaborator to the Vatican Press Office. We a...
This week, on a special edition of the SLHour, we speak with John Kiser, author of The Monks of Tibhirine about faith, love and terror in Algeria. We also speak with Peter Kreeft about his new book Jacob’s Ladder and we meet singer songwriters Nick Alexander and Sarah Kroger.
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This week, on a special edition of the SLHour, Ken Ogorek offers suggestions on finding meaning and direction to life; We meet the owners of the angelic voices of Seraphim and speak with singer/songwriter Danielle Rose. Also a featured conversation with Mother Dolores Hart whose new book, The Ear ...
This week, on a special edition of the SLHour, Andre Regnier speaks to us about what a Catholic missionary identity is; Kelly DiDomenico of the Canadian Catholic Organization for Development and Peace tells us about a food crisis in West Africa; the Benedictine Sisters of Mary, Queen of Apostles ...
This week, on a special edition of the SLHour, Michelle O’Rourke speaks to us about her book Embracing the End of Life and Singer/Songwriter Chuck Stevens tells us about his vocation as a Deacon and his music. Kurt von Schuschnigg shares with us what it was like when Hitler took Austria and and ...
Since 1984, young people from around the world have been gathering together with the Holy Father in celebration of our Faith. This week, on a special edition of the SLHOUR we remember the last 24 years of World Youth Days and we hear theme songs from Buenos Aires to Sydney. This program first aire...
In the summer of 2011, 600,000 young people arrived in Madrid, Spain for the 26th World Youth Day – the largest Catholic gathering in the world. If you missed what happened in Madrid, or want to learn about the fruits and legacy of this World Youth Day, this week, on a special SL Radio rebroadca...
This week on a special edition of the SLHour, Kris Dmytrenko shares with us about his journey on The Camino de Santiago and Leah Perrault tells us why the Theology of the Body is for every body. We also meet singer/songwriters Josh Blakesley and Jackie Francois and listen to their music.
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This week on a special edition of the SLHour Camille Pauley of Healing the Culture introduces us to a new pro-life curriculum and Chesterton expert Dale Ahlquist tells us why GK Chesterton is the perfect thinker. Singer/Songwriter Renee Bondi has a new book, Still I Will Praise and we listen to mu...
Dolores Hart was a rising starlet in Hollywood in the 50's and 60's with ten successful movies to her credit. Then she made a surprising decision: She left all the glitz and glamour and entered a contemplative monastery. Her story is now a book, The Ear of the Heart, published by Ignatius Press. T...
We all know the first commandment: "Thou shalt not have any other gods before me." But, what are those gods? Today we speak with author and blogger Elizabeth Scalia about her new book Strange Gods: Unmasking the Idols in Everyday Life. Gillian Kantor tells us what her kids taught her this week and...
St Anthony is probably one of the most well known and loved saints. This week we speak with Ed Roy, director of the new Salt + Light documentary, Finding St. Anthony: A Story of Loss and Light. Sr. Marie-Paul Curley shows us the Windows to the Soul of two films, one about zombies, and Emma Fradd has...
Any budding writers or journalists in your family? Today, we speak with Ruane Remy, the youth editor of the Catholic Register about their Youth Speak News, a program for training the next generation of Catholic journalists. Andrew Santos tells us about St. Anthony de Padua; Cheridan tells us about...
Last year`s National Catholic Youth Conference held a contest. The top ten finalists of that concert are now part of a new compilation album published by Heart Beat Records and produced by Sal Solo. This week, on an encore edition of the SLHOUR we're going to spend most of the time listening to th...
There are ten important questions everyone should ask, and these questions and their answers are found in a new book, Jacob’s Ladder. This week, Dr. Peter Kreeft tells us what they are why he wrote the book. Mark Matthews tells us what’s good in Hollywood and Carey B Grant returns as featured ...
Have you ever thought what our nation would be like if it wasn’t for all the Catholic Charities? This week, Michael Fullan, Executive Director of Catholic Charities of Toronto tells us about their 100 years in the Archdiocese. Gillian Kantor tells us what her kids taught her this week and we mee...
Do an internet search for Saints for kids and a lot of stuff comes up – but search in the app store for the same thing and there’s really only one. Today we learn about the Saints of the Day for kids app. Sr. Marie-Paul Curley shows us the Windows to the Soul of two films, Popieluszko: Freedom...
So often our pro-life work focuses on preventing the abortion. But what happens after an abortion? Today we learn about Project Rachel (also see The National Office for Post abortion Reconciliation and Healing), a ministry for women and men who are hurting as a result of a past abortion experien...
Do you want to live a full, authentic life? This week on the SLHOUR we speak with Ken Ogorek, whose new book series, Let’s Talk, offers conversations on the deep truths that give meaning and direction to life. Mark Matthews gives us an update to the new sitcom Wassup En LA? and we meet singer/so...
Are you watching the American Bible Challenge on Game Show Network? Three sisters of the Dominicans of Mary, Mother of the Eucharist have moved on to the final round. This week, Sister Peter Joseph tells us about their experience. Cheridan brings us an update from the March for Life, Gillian Kanto...
You've heard of TED Talks and you've heard of TEDx, independent TED events organized all over the world. There's one coming to Rome on April 19 on the topic of Religious Freedom Today. This week we speak to Giovanna Abbiati, curator for the event. Fr. Thomas Rosica, CSB offers a reflection, Stay W...
This week we continue to celebrate Easter, with a re-broadcast of last year's Easter special 2012: Kris tells us about Holy Week and Easter at the Vatican, Cheridan reminds us why we should attend the International Eucharistic Congress in Ireland (in June 2012) and Andrew introduces us to an Easte...
Join us for a special Easter edition of the SLHOUR with all our contributors, Kris, Cheridan and Andrew giving their segments a little Easter twist. Also Sr. Marie-Paul Curley suggests some good films about new life; Mark Matthews has a Holy Week insight and Gillian Kantor learns a Lenten lesson f...
We have a pope! Today on the SLHOUR we speak Fr. Peter Bisson, SJ, the Provincial for the Jesuits in English Canada about what it means to have a Jesuit pope; Sr. Marie-Paul Curley shows us the windows to the soul of The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey and Les Misérables; Andrew Santos introduces u...
This week on a special edition of the SLHOUR, we visit a meeting of national directors of the Pontifical Mission Societies (PMS) of the Americas and the Caribbean, hosted by the Oeuvres Pontificales Missionnaires (OPM) -French Canada, as they prepare for their upcoming continental meeting, the 4th...
The eyes of the world are on Rome and how the Vatican handles their communications during these times is crucial. This week, we speak with Fr. Thomas Rosica,CSB, English language assistant to the director of the Vatican Press Office. Danny Torchia reflects on all the secular media attention that t...
In the summer of 2012, a food crisis struck West Africa in a region called the Sahel. Particularly hard-hit was Niger. This week, we are joined by Kelly Di Domenico of the Canadian Catholic Organization for Development and Peace to tell us how they are responding to the crisis and we also learn ab...
Last Monday, Benedict XVI announced that he will be retiring as Pope on February 28. This week, Frank Rocca, Rome Bureau Chief for Catholic News Service joins us to explain. Gillian Kantor tells us what her kids taught her this week and we meet singer/songwriter/worship leader/speaker and comedian...
Parenting can be challenging to say the least – This week on the SLHOUR we speak with Linda Kracht, who dedicates her life to fortifying families of faith; Sister Marie-Paul Curley gives us the windows to the soul of two movies, Dark Knight Rises and The Odd Life of Timothy Green; and we meet th...
40 Days for Life is a pro-life campaign that focuses on prayer, fasting and peaceful vigil to end abortion. This week on the SLHOUR we are joined by 40 Days campaign director, Shawn Carney who will tell us about the new book on this successful campaign. Mark Matthews tells us what’s go...
In 1996, seven Trappist Monks were killed in Tibhirine, Algeria. This week, we speak with John Kiser, author of The Monks of Tibhirine about faith, love and terror in Algeria. Danny Torchia has some PR tips for ProLife organizations, Andrew Santos tells us about St. Agnes and we meet singer/songwr...
This week, on a special edition of the SLHour, Michelle O’Rourke speaks to us about her book Embracing the End of Life and Singer/Songwriter Chuck Stevens tells us about his vocation as a Deacon and his music. Kurt von Schuschnigg shares with us what it was like when Hitler took Austria and and ...
This week on a special edition of the SLHour, Kris Dmytrenko shares with us about his journey on The Camino de Santiago and Leah Perrault tells us why the Theology of the Body is for every body. We also meet singer/songwriters Josh Blakesley and Jackie Francois and listen to their music.
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This week on a special edition of the SLHour Camille Pauley of Healing the Culture introduces us to a new pro-life curriculum and Chesterton expert Dale Ahlquist tells us why GK Chesterton is the perfect thinker. Singer/Songwriter Renee Bondi has a new book, Still I Will Praise and we listen to mu...
This week, on a special edition of the SLHour, we continue to celebrate Christmas by featuring a concert with The Priests. They were recorded live at Koerner Hall in Toronto on December 6th for a 10th anniversary benefit concert for Salt + Light.
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Fr. Thomas Rosica, CSB is CEO of S+L Catholic Media Foundation and a Consultor for the Pontifical Council for Social Communications. This week, on a rebroadcast of a special edition of the SLHour, we feature an exclusive Vatican Radio interview with Fr. Rosica. Sr. Marie-Paul Curley tells us about C...
When Hitler Took Austria is the title of a fascinating book that looks at Nazi Germany and World War II through the eyes of the son of the Austrian Chancellor, who was a young boy at the time. Today, that young boy, Kurt von Schuschnigg and his wife Janet join us to tell us about his story of fait...
Canadian Bishops gather every year in Cornwall, Ontario for their annual Plenary Assembly. This week, on a special rebroadcast of the SLHour we travel to the Bishops' Plenary and learn what Canadian Bishops worked on in 2011. Featured chats with Archbishop Richard Smith of Edmonton, Archbishop M...
SLRadio's Kris Dmytrenko was in Dublin, Ireland for the 50th International Eucharistic Congress. This week on a special re-broadcast edition of The SLHOUR we bring you highlights of this year’s IEC with S+L's Fr. Thomas Rosica, CSB and Sebastian Gomes, and we listen to music by Ceili Rain and L...
This week on a special edition of the SLHour, a featured interview with Pablo Barroso, producer of the new film For Greater Glory, which tells the story of the Cristero War in Mexico. Natalie Hudson-Sonnen of Life Canada explains what the new personhood bill would mean for Canadians and we meet si...
This week, on the Summer Edition of the SLHour, Fr. Thomas Rosica, CSB tells us about how scriptural reflections can help the Word take flesh in our hearts and Singer/Songwriter, John Devine tells us if God is really in our school lunch box. S+L producer Kris Dmytrenko tells us about his newest fi...
This week on a special edition of the SLHour, Brett Salkeld and Leah Perrault tell us how far we can go when it comes to love, sex and relationships and Joe Zambon talks about his new album, Sleeper, Rise. Jennifer Willits of the Catholics Next Door tells us about their adventures in imperfect liv...
This week on a special edition of the SLHour we celebrate 75 years of service with Catholic Digest editor Danielle Bean and Tom Tomaszek tells us about what he calls “Sunday to Sunday living.” Ralph Martin of Renewal Ministries tells us about his book The Fulfillment of All Desire and our featur...
Today on a special edition of the SLHour, featuring highlights from our last season, Marcel Dion tells us about how we must set out into the deep with Novo Millennio Ineunte and the Erwin brothers tell us about their film October Baby, which is the story of an abortion survivor. We are also joined...
Pope John Paul II is the only Pope in history to have songs written about him. As we celebrate the 10th anniversary of WYD2002, JPII’s last WYD, we will be remembering him with Fr. Thomas Rosica and hearing from several songwriters who’ve written songs about him including Mark Mallett, Janelle...
10 years ago, the world descended upon Toronto for World Youth Day 2002. This week on the Summer Edition of the SLHour, we bring you highlights from the WYD2002 CD LIVE – recorded at Exhibition Place, on July 18th 2002. The WYD2002 compilation album is the only completely international catholic ...
The summer edition of the SLHour brings you some of our best interviews, artists and songs from the past year. This week we hear from author, Dorothy Pilarski, about her book, Motherhood Matters, and Fr. Scott Hurd tells us about the power of forgiveness. We also listen to music from Chris Bray and ...
This week, on a the summer edition of the SLHour, we bring you some of our best interviews, artists and songs from last year. Today we hear from author John McNichol about his Young Chesterton Chronicles and we debate creation and evolution with Dr. Gerard Verschuuren. We also listen to music from J...
This week we conclude our season of the SLHOUR with a featured interview with Pablo Barroso, producer of the new film For Greater Glory, which tells the story of the Cristero war in Mexico. Mark Mattherws tells us what's good in Hollywood and we meet singer, Angelina.
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This week, on a special edition of The SLHour, we bring you some of our best interviews, artists and songs of last year. We'll hear from Cale Clarke on his Revised Mass translation app, and we celebrate the Catholic Digest’s 75th anniversary with the magazine’s managing editor, Julie Rattey. W...
SLRadio's Kris Dmytrenko is in Dublin, Ireland for the 50th International Eucharistic Congress. He is joined by Fr. Thomas Rosica, CSB and Sebastian Gomes. This week on a special edition of The SLHOUR we bring you highlights of this year's IEC and we listen to music by Ceili Rain and Liam Lawton. ...
In preparation for the 50th Eucharistic Congress taking place in Dublin, this week on a special Edition of the SLHour we take a trip to Ireland for a celebration of Priests. We rebroadcast a conversation with Fr. Eugene O’Hagan of The Priests, who are our featured artists, and we learn about the...
How would you define a person? This week, Natalie Hudson-Sonnen of Life Canada explains what the new personhood bill would mean for Canadians. Mark Matthews tells us what good in Hollywood and we meet singer/songwriter Tom Booth.
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Canadian Bishops gather every year in Cornwall, Ontario for their annual Plenary Assembly. This week, on a special rebroadcast of the S+L Hour we travel to the Bishops' Plenary and learn what they've been working on this past year. Featured chats with Archbishop Richard Smith of Edmonton, Archbi...
On the surface, campus life at Bethlehem University is like at any other university. But is it? This week S+L producer Kris Dmytrenko tells us about his newest film, Across the Divide about the only Catholic university in the Holy Land. Children's singer/songwriter, John Devine tells us if God is re...
Greg and Jennifer Willits are the Catholics Next Door. This week, Jennifer Willits joins us to tell us about their adventures in imperfect living. Also Fr. Stan Fortuna returns to S+L Radio with his newest album, Renewal and Gillian Kantor tells us what her kids taught her this week.
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Words Made Flesh is the title of a new book by scripture scholar and S+L CEO, Fr. Thomas Rosica, CSB. This week on S+L Radio he tells us how these reflections can help the Word take flesh in our hearts. Sr. Marie-Paul Curley offers some suggestions for movies about animals and we meet singer/songwri...
Hope for Healing is the title of a book by childhood sexual abuse survivor Dana Doyle. This week on the S+L Radio Hour, she tells us how she was able to step out of the shadows into the brilliant light of a beautiful future. Fr. Thomas Rosica offers a Good Shepherd reflection for the fourth Sunday o...
Fr. Thomas Rosica is CEO of S+L Catholic Media Foundation and a Consultor for the Pontifical Council for Social Communications. This week, on a rebroadcast of a special edition of S+L Radio we feature an exclusive Vatican Radio interview with Fr. Rosica. Fr. Tom also offers us a special reflection ...
This week, we continue celebrating Easter. Join Pedro, Jenna, Lawrence and Andrew Santos for a special Easter edition of S+L Radio – with scripture readings and songs about Easter, resurrection and new life, featuring many of our favourite artists including, Joe Zambon, Gretchen Harris, Audrey ...
Join us for a special Easter edition of S+L Radio – with all our contributors giving their segments a little Easter twist: Kris tells us about Holy Week and Easter at the Vatican, Cheridan reminds us why we should attend the International Eucharistic Congress in Ireland and Andrew introduces us t...
What will happen to you when you die? Join us this week for a special S+L Radio featuring a panel discussion with Rabbi Aaron Flanzraich, Fr. Thomas Rosica, CSB, and atheist Justin Trottier as they share a view from earth, with a look at heaven. This discussion was recorded live at the Beth Sholom S...
'How far can we go?' is the question many teenagers are asking and it's also the title of a great book on sex and dating. This week on S+L Radio we speak with authors Brett Salkheld and Leah Perrault. Gillian Kantor tells us what her kids taught her this week and Joe Zambon has a new album, Sleeper,...
October Baby is a film that tells the story of a young woman who discovers she is the adopted survivor of an attempted abortion. This week, we speak with filmmakers Jon and Andrew Erwin about the incredible journey of making October Baby. Mark Matthews tells us what;s good in Hollywood and our fea...
Thinking you need a guide for your spiritual journey? How about the doctors of the Church? This week, Ralph Martin, of Renewal Ministries tells us about his guidebook, The Fulfillment of All Desire. Daniel Torchia shares more PR tips to Church organizations and our featured artist of the week, Chr...
After 75 years of service, the Catholic Digest will be going through a face-lift. New editor-in-chief, Danielle Bean joins us this week on S+L Radio to give us the details. Our featured artist of the week, Tom Tomaszek tells us about his newest venture, TheFiveLoaves.com and Sr. Marie-Paul Curley ...
The Messenger of the Sacred Heart is the longest-running magazine in North America. This week on S+L Radio, we celebrate with Fr. Frederick Powers, Editor of the Messenger of the Sacred Heart who just published his 500th issue. Mark Matthews tells us what is good in Hollywood and our featured arti...
Do you think that there is room for humour and laughter in religion? This week on S+L Radio we ask Fr. James Martin, SJ, author of Between Heaven and Mirth, why all the sour faces? Daniel Torchia offers public relations tips to Church organizations and we meet new Catholic teen rock band, FX of Gra...
Pope John Paul left us a clear set of priorities for the new millennium. This week we return to our regular S+L Radio programming by listening to music by Marcel Dion and speaking to him about how we must go out into the deep as set by Pope John Paul in Novo Millennio Ineunte; Gillian Kantor tells ...
Canadian Bishops gather every year in Cornwall, Ontario for their annual Plenary Assembly. This week, on a special rebroadcast of SL Radio we travel to the Bishops' Plenary and learn what they've been working on this past year. Featured chats with Archbishop Richard Smith of Edmonton, Archbishop Mi...
This past January 23, hundreds of thousands marched in Washington for the 39th annual March for Life. This week, on a special edition of S+L Radio, we celebrate life with some of our best interviews and artists working for life. We’ll hear from David Bereit, founder of the 40 Days for Life Campa...
This week, we continue with some of our best interviews, artists and songs from 2011. This week we hear from author, Dorothy Pilarski, about her book, Motherhood Matters, and Fr. Scott Hurd tells us about the power of forgiveness. We also listen to music from Chris Bray and a featured chat with Joh...
This week, on a special edition of S+L Radio, we continue to bring you some of our best interviews, artists and songs from last year. Today we hear from author John McNichol about his Young Chesterton Chronicles and we debate creation and evolution with Dr. Gerard Verschuuren. We also listen to mus...
This week, on a special edition of S+L Radio, we revisit some of our best interviews and songs of last year. We’ll hear from Cale Clarke on his Revised Mass translation app, and we celebrate the Catholic Digest’s 75th anniversary with the magazine’s managing editor, Julie Rattey. We also list...
Before we let go of the year completely, let’s revisit some of the best music featured on Salt + Light Radio in 2011. Tune in for our New Year's special, featuring Ana DaCosta, Carey B. Grant, Colleen MacAlister, Danielle Rose, Gerald Montpetit, Ken Yasinski, Libera, Renee Bondi, Rosanna Riverso,...
The Catholic Digest is the most popular Catholic magazine in North America and this year they are celebrating their 75th anniversary. This week on S+L Radio, we speak with Julie Rattey, Managing Editor of the Catholic Digest about their great history and legacy of bringing the Catholic Church into ...
Are you a mother trying to cope in today’s hectic world? This week on S+L Radio we speak with Dorothy Pilarski about her new book, Motherhood Matters. And if you’re wondering about the purpose of your life, we’ll also speak to Ken Yasinski, founder of Face2Face Ministries. He tells us about h...
Are you ready for the new translation of the Mass? In case you’re wondering, there is a new app to help you make the change. This week on SL Radio we’ll be speaking with Cale Clarke, creator of the New Mass iphone app. We also meet pianist, singer and composer, Fr. Robbie MacDougall and we l...
Three months ago, 600,000 young people arrived in Madrid, Spain for the 26th World Youth Day – the largest Catholic gathering in the world. If you missed what happened in Madrid, or want to learn about the fruits and legacy of this World Youth Day, this week, on a special SL Radio rebroadcast, we...
Many people have a lot of misconceptions about forgiveness, but the Catholic Church offers a freeing approach. This week on SL Radio, we speak to Fr. Scott Hurd about his new book, Forgiveness: A Catholic Approach; John Michael Talbot has a new book, Blessings of St. Benedict, and Gillian Kantor te...
When was the last time you read a Catholic book? Today we speak with John McNichol, author of the Young Chesterton Chronicles about books and Catholicism; Mark Matthews tells us what’s good about Hollywood and Chris Bray wins two Gospel Music Awards.
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We always hear about the debate between faith and reason or creation vs. evolution. This week on SL Radio, geneticist, Dr. Gerard Verschuuren, author of God and Evolution? Science Meets Faith tells us why the Catholic Church is a great home for scientists; Sr. Marie-Paul Curley suggests two movies...
Canadian Bishops gather every year in Cornwall, Ontario for their annual Plenary Assembly. This week, on a special edition of SL Radio we travel to the Bishops' Plenary and learn what they've been working on this past year. Featured chats with Archbishop Richard Smith of Edmonton, Archbishop Michae...
Nothing else has shaken the Church as much as the abuse scandals. Sr. Nuala Kenny joins us this week to tell us about a conference that attempts to learn from the trauma of abuse and lead us to transformation; Gillian Kantor tells us what her kids taught her this week and John Dawson explains how t...
How do we get boys to grow up into virtuous men? This week on SL Radio we speak to Jason Craig, Director of Program and Training at Fraternus, a media ministry for mentoring boys; Mark Matthews tells us what’s good about Hollywood and David Wang of Critical Mass returns for a chat.
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What do you know about Dogmatic Theology? Probably not a lot – but you have heard the word “dogma” before – to explain it all in a way you can understand, this week we are joined by Fr. James Mallon, Executive Producer and host of the new DVD series, Dogmatic Theology; Sr. Marie-Paul Curley...
Parents, do you know that love is calling your children? Michèle Boulva of the Catholic Organization for Life and Family tells us about the new brochure to help parents nurture vocations in their kids; Gillian Kantor tells us what she learned from her kids this week and a featured chat with Fr. ...
The NativityMiguel Network of schools has been successful in lowering the high school dropout rate in North American inner cities: Paul Hill tells us about the new Mother Teresa Middle School opening in Regina; Mark Matthews tells us what’s good about Hollywood and we meet singer/songwriter Tim Ma...
Almost a month ago, 600,000 young people arrived in Madrid, Spain for the 26th World Youth Day – the largest Catholic gathering in the world. If you missed what happened in Madrid last month, or to learn about the fruits and legacy of this World Youth Day, this week, on a special S+L Radio, we pr...
In this last week of the Summer Edition of SLRadio, Brian Caulfield of the Father’s for Good campaign, shares a few new initiatives with us and author and commentator, Michael Coren tells us why Catholics are right. Our featured artists this week are Sarena Paton and Ana DaCosta.
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In this week’s Summer Edition of SLRadio we listen to a rebroadcast of a conversation with Julie Abernethy, ProLife street counsellor for Aid to Women in Toronto and Toronto’s Archbishop Thomas Collins shares his passion about Lectio Divina. Our featured music is from the internationally-acclai...
This week young people from around the world are gathered in Madrid for World Youth Day. Since 1984, they've been gathering together with the Holy Father in celebration of our Faith. This week on S+L Radio we remember the first 24 years of World Youth Day and what better way to do that, but through ...
SLRadio: The Summer Edition brings us this week a rebroadcast of a featured chat with John Michael Talbot. Also, a conversation with Kimberly Guidry Speirs of Heroic Media and Bishop Paul-Andre Durocher of Alexandria-Cornwall tells us about two new Vatican documents. We also listen to music from an...
This week on the Summer Edition of SLRadio, David Howie of the St. Peter’s Seminary Foundation explains to us who pays for men to attend the Seminary and a featured chat with actor/director Leonardo DeFilippis, director of the Film Thérèse. Our two featured artists are Danielle Rose and Ben Apo...
This week’s SLRadio: The Summer Edition brings us a re-broadcast of two conversations on Chastity: Author Carmen Marcoux comments on the Canadian Bishops’ Pastoral Letter on Chastity and Archbishop Michael Miller of Vancouver explains why such a letter is necessary. We also listen to interviews...
This week on the Summer Edition of SLRadio, Sr. Marie-Paul Curley of the Daughters of St. Paul talks to us about Catholic Apps and Paul Badde tells us about the cloth of Manoppello, believed to be the cloth with the face of Christ. We also listen to music from Fr. Robert Galea and Greg Walton.
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This week on the Summer Edition of SLRadio, Michael Carrera teaches us how to do the Catholic Workout and we speak with 40 Days for Life founder, David Bereit. Our featured artists are In Ipsa of the Community of Marie-Jeunesse and Bob Halligan Jr. of Ceili Rain.
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The Summer edition of S+L Radio brings you some of our best commentary, interviews, artists and songs from the year. This week we hear from Vatican commentator John Allen and Dawn Stefanowicz tells us what it was like to grow up with a homosexual father. We also listen to music from Rosanna Riverso...
Summer is here and that means the summer edition of S+L Radio when we take a break from our regular programming and instead bring you some of our best commentary, interviews, artists and songs from the year. This week’s Summer Edition of S+L Radio brings you a rebroadcast of a conversation on the...
This week hundred of Catholic communicators gathered in Pittsburgh for this year’s Catholic Media Convention. Neil McCarthy, Director of Communications for the Archdiocese of Toronto, tells us all about it – Gillian Kantor tells us what her children taught her this week, and WYD is going to be ...
How do we build up men to be good fathers? This week we speak to Brian Caulfield of the Fathers for Good Campaign of the Knights of Columbus; Chris Giardino offers two suggestions for movies to rent over the Summer and a featured chat with Ana DaCosta about her new album The Deep In You.
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Religious congregations in Quebec have a choice: drop religion or lose their funding – This week on S+L Radio we’ll be speaking with Sr. Francince Guilmette about how this new law is affecting the two daycare centres run by the Salesian Sisters in Montreal; Mark Matthews tells us what’s good...
Ever been challenged about the Church? About the Inquisition or the Crusades? About sex abuse scandals and Galileo? This week we speak with author, Michael Coren about his new book, "Why Catholics Are Right"; Gillian Kantor returns to tell us what her kids taught her about perseverance and we meet ...
The world did not end last weekend, but can we say the same for victims of natural disasters? This week on S+L Radio we’ll be speaking with Archbishop James Weisgerber of Winnipeg about how the floods have affected his community; Chris Giardino is back with his DVD picks and John Michael Talbot i...
We have two new official documents from the Vatican: one asking Bishops to finalise their official guidelines in dealing with acts of pedophilia by priests and another clarifying the use of the extraordinary rite of the Mass. This week on SLRadio we’ll be speaking with Bishop Paul-Andre Durocher,...
It’s ordinations time and that made us think about who pays for seminary. Join us this week as we speak with David Howie of the St. Peter’s Seminary Foundation in London, Ontario; Gillian Kantor tells us what she learned about discipline from her kids this week and we meet Canadian-Romanian Si...
Do you enjoy going to the theatre but wish that there were more religious dramas? This week, we speak with actor, director and founder of St. Luke Productions and Luke Films, Leonardo DePhillippis about his dramas on the life of Christ and Saints, and his movie Thérèse; and Texan singer/songwrite...
Pope john Paul II is the only Pope in history to have songs written about him. Tomorrow, he will be beatified and so tonight on SL Radio we play a rebroadcast from April 2009 when we remembered John Paul II with Fr. Thomas Rosica. We will also hear from several songwriters who’ve written songs ab...
Holy Saturday is traditionally a time of waiting, of vigil, but the Easter Vigil tonight is not a pre-empting of Easter – it is Easter! Join Pedro, Jenna, Lawrence and guest Andrew Santos for a special Easter edition of S+L Radio – with scripture readings and songs about Easter, resurrection...
Ever wonder what goes on behind the scenes to make all the Holy Week Liturgies happen? S+L newest documentary, This Side of Eden, is a portrait of the lives of the Benedictine Monks at Westminster Abbey in British Columbia, from Palm Sunday to Easter Sunday – today we’ll be speaking with the...
Have you ever heard of the practice of Lectio Divina, or Sacred Reading? Join us this week with Toronto’s Archbishop Thomas Collins for an exclusive interview about his new book, Pathway to Our Hearts, on his Lectio Divina series – and Chris Bray has a new album, Let Hope Arise.
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This special edition of S+L Radio is dedicated to our artists and some of the best music featured on S+L Radio in 2010 – tune in for 10 of the best songs of 2010, as seen through the eyes of S+L Radio, with featured artists, Sarah Hart, Susan Hookong-Taylor, Devine, MashetiMoses, Jesse Manibusan,...
Fr. Thomas Rosica is CEO of S+L Catholic Media Foundation and a Consultor for the Pontifical Council for Social Communications. Tonight on a special edition of S+L Radio we feature an exclusive Vatican Radio interview with Fr. Rosica and we hear re-broadcasts of interviews with singer/songwriter...
This week on SLRadio, a rebroadcast of four of our favourite interviews of the year so far: Author and chastity speaker, Carmen Marcoux, tells us how to teach chasity to young people and Archbishop Michael Miller of Vancouver explains why the Bishops sent out a Letter on Chastity for young ...
Part 2/2 - Last week we hear part one of “This is My God,” recorded live at Beth Sholom Synagogue in Toronto. Join us this week for part two of this panel discussion with Rabbi Aaron Flanzraich, Fr. Thomas Rosica and Imam Hamid Slimi. They talk about the verse from Exodus 15:2: “This is ...
Part 1/2 - Ever wonder what would happen if a Rabbi, an Imam and a Catholic Priest would get together to talk about their God? This week, on a special SLRadio, join us for part one of a panel discussion with Rabbi Aaron Flanzraich, Fr. Thomas Rosica and Imam Hamid Slimi – they talk about the ...
Is there anything about Christianity that you hate? Or that you struggle with? Today we speak with Jason Berggren, author of “10 Things I Hate About Christianity” about how he’s worked through his frustrations. Chris Giardino offers three more DVD picks for the weekend and Colleen MacAlis...
The Academy Awards are coming and a highlight of the event are the short film awards. One of these films is the winner of the Angelus Student Film award – Tonight on S+L Radio we’ll be speaking with Luke Matheny about his film God of Love; Mark Matthews, our Undercover Missionary tells us ...
Last week we learned how we should respond to the Bishop’s Pastoral Letter on Chastity. This week we learn why the Bishops feel there is a need for such letter. Archbishop Michael Miller of Vancouver, joins us for a featured chat; Gillian Kantor returns with “What her kids teach her” and ...
Canadian Bishops have re-ignited the chastity talk and across the country youth leaders are responding. Chastity speaker and author Carmen Marcoux joins us to give us her reaction and Carey B. Grant returns as featured artist of the week; plus we introduce our new segment, DVD picks with Chri...
With the anniversary of Roe v. Wade, across the United States, there were events celebrating life – culminating with the National March for Life in Washington, DC. This week on S+L Radio we learn about Heroic Media, an organization that took a new approach to campaigning for life – and Sara...
It’s the week of prayer for Christian Unity and around the world Christians of all denominations gather to share in those things that we have in common. Leah Perrault of Saskatoon joins us to talk about the ecumenical initiatives in her diocese; and we meet Eric Genuis, pianist, composer and mess...
Before we let go completely of the past year, let’s revisit some of the best music featured on S+L Radio in 2010 – tune in for 10 of the best songs of 2010, as seen through the eyes of S+L Radio, with featured artists, Sarah Hart, Susan Hookong-Taylor, Devine, MashetiMoses, Jesse Manibusan, Dav...
We’re just getting started with 2011 and we’re playing some of our favourite interviews of the past year. Dawn Stefanowicz tells us about her experience growing up with a homosexual father and author Paul Badde speaks about the Holy Cloth of Manopello; plus we listen to music by and speak to tw...
It’s the end of the year 2010 and the end of another great S+L Radio year – tune in to listen to some of our favourite interviews of the past year, Michael Carrera tells us about The Catholic Workout, and Vatican news expert, John Allen predicts the future of the Church; plus we listen to music...
Christmas is here and so tonight on S+L Radio we celebrate Christmas – join me, Mary Rose, Kris and Lawrence as we share with you songs and words of Christmas; readings and stories and music from John Michael Talbot.
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This is the time for Christmas plays, musicals and movies – but are you tired of the same old, same old? Today we learn about 2000 Candles, an innovative play about Christmas; and a new Catholic artist in Canada, 15-year-old Mags puts out her very first album, Dreaming of Christmas.
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Are you a digital, connected, smartphone, electronic, information technology, social networking, app kind of Catholic? If so, then you’re very familiar with the world of digital applications for Catholics. Today, Sr. Marie-Paul Curley of the Daughters of St. Paul joins us to tells us about some C...
It’s not easy being a street counsellor – but for the workers at Toronto’s Aid to Women, their location next door to an abortion facility comes with mixed blessings. This week we speak with Julie Abernethy, street counsellor at Aid to Women; plus the St. Michael’s Choir School prepares for ...
Most people have heard of the Shroud of Turin, but have you heard of the Cloth of Manoppello? A cloth that also has the face of Christ imprinted on it? Journalist and Author, Paul Badde has just published a book: The Face of God: Rediscovering The True Face of Jesus on the Cloth of Manoppello and h...
Over a year ago Pope Benedict went on a pilgrimage to the Holy Land – in doing so, he taught us all a bit about the spirituality of biblical sites – this week on S+L Radio, Kris Dmytrenko tells us about his new film Within Your Gates, following the Pope’s pilgrimage to the holy land; plus Gre...
This week, we return to the Holy Land for a featured conversation with Archbishop Elias Chacour, the Archbishop of Akko, Haifa, Nazareth and Galilee of the Melkite Greek Catholic Church He is the author of the best-selling book BLOOD BROTHERS, which tells the story of his childhood as a Palestinian...
Ever wanted to include prayer and fitness into your life but can’t seem to manage it? This week on S+L Radio, personal trainer Michael Carrera shows us how to combine faith and fitness and create balance of mind, body and spirit; plus Ceili Rain’s Bob Halligan has been making music for 42 yea...
Two weeks ago, Brother Andre of Montreal became the first Canadian-born male to be recognized as a Saint and S+L TV was there to tell his story – today on S+L Radio we speak about God’s Doorkeeper, plus the Community of Marie-Jeunesse’s In Ipsa releases their new album, Être Là.
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Since the 40 Days for Life Campaign began in 2007, some 3000 lives have been saved from abortion – we’re in the middle now of the sixth campaign taking place in over 300 cities in 5 different countries, and David Bereit, National Director of 40 Days for Life joins us to tell how it all began, p...
Last week S+L Radio took you to the Holy Land to meet with several Christians in the region, beginning with Jordan. Today we continue in Palestine and Israel. We meet two students and a staff member at Bethlehem University, the Program Director for Pontifical Missions for Palestine and a young man...
Many of us forget that there are Christians in the middle east – in fact, there have been Christians in the Holy Land for 200 years – This week S+L Radio joins a group from the Catholic Near East Welfare Association and takes you to the Holy Land for a special look at some of the Christian comm...
If you are someone who follows Vatican news, then you would be familiar with John Allen – the senior correspondent for the National Catholic Reporter and Vatican expert for CNN and NPR. John Allen has a new book: The Future of the Church and he tells us all about it; and Classical singer Rosanna ...
John Michael Talbot is probably the most successful Catholic artist in the world, with over 4 million albums sold world-wide – tonight on a re-broadcast of a special edition of S+L Radio, we bring you music and reflections with John Michael Talbot.
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Dawn Stefanovicz’ knows first-hand that the environment in which a child is raised matters – today on S+L Radio she speaks about what it was like to grow up with a homosexual father – and our featured artist is Gretchen Harris, whom we reconnected with at the Unity Awards in Calgary.
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We kick off a new season of S+L Radio with a new structure and new segments that we’ll reveal as we go. This week we introduce Lawrence Floucault, Assistant Manager of Programming for S+L TV. Our feature is a conversation with author Karen Zizzo about the 7 lessons she learned from the miraculous...
We conclude this year’s Summer Edition of S+L Radio, with a special program recorded live from the Unity Awards and Conference, which took place in Calgary. Join me as I speak to many of our Canadian nominees (and former S+L Radio guests), David Wang, Chris Bray, David MacDonald and Lor...
This week on the Summer Edition of S+L Radio, we take a trip to Ireland for a celebration of Priests. We rebroadcast a conversation with Fr. Eugene O’Hagan of The Priests, who are our featured artists, and we learn about the work of the St. Patrick Centre in Northern Ireland.
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This week our featured artist is Mark Mallett. We revisit several conversations we’ve had with him in the past, including the feature on his webcast Embracing.Hope.TV and his reflections on John Paul II, with his “Song for Karol”.
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This week’s Summer Edition of S+L Radio brings you a rebroadcast of a conversation on the controversial Euthanasia Bill, with Michele Boulva of the Catholic Organization for Life and Family; a conversation on healing and miracles with author Karen Zizzo and our featured artist of the week is...
This week we rebroadcast a conversation we had with prolife advocate, Rebecca Kiessling, who was conceived in rape and our featured artist is Fr. Stan Fortuna. We feature several of Fr. Stan’s songs dedicated to John Paul II, whom he refers to as his “hero.”
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Summer is the time when we take a break from our regular programming and instead bring you some of our best commentary, interviews, artists and songs from the year. This week we speak with Father Robert Barron of Word on Fire. We also hear about the new outreach to Anglicans from the Catholic C...
Summer is the time when we take a break from our regular programming and instead and bring you some of our best commentary, interviews, artists and songs from the year. This week we celebrate parents. We speak to Brian Caulfield of the Fathers for Good campaign and Dr. Meg Meeker about ...
Summer is the time when we take a break from our regular programming and instead bring you some of our best commentary, interviews, artists and songs from the year. This week we listen to two Pastors speaking about Restorative Justice, Rev. Dale Lang and Harry Nigh. We also re-visit an interview we...
This week we replay an interview with Carmen Marcoux, author of the popular teen novels, Arms of Love and I Surrender; Fr. James Hughes of Abbotsford, BC is our Mann in Black, Mary Rose talks to Bishop Murray Chatlain of Mackenzie-Fort Smith and Chris Bray is our featured artist. ...
Summer is here and that means the summer edition of S+L Radio when we air some of our best commentary, songs and interviews. This week it’s Arthur Blessitt who’s been walking with a cross around the world for 40 years; Fr. Graham Keep, of the diocese of London, is our Mann in Black and Janelle ...
We know that Fathers are important, but how important are they in the life of a daughter? Dr. Meg Meeker, author of Strong Fathers, Strong Daughters speaks to us on S+L Radio – we also meet Auxiliary Bishop of Hamilton, Ontario, Bishop Gerald Bergie and Sarah Hart returns as featured arti...
With Father’s Day approaching, we are once again reminded of the crisis of fatherhood, so this week we learn about the Fathers For Good Campaign of the Knights of Columbus. We also meet Bishop Gary Gordon of the diocese of Whitehorse, in the Yukon and our featured artist is Steve Angrisano.
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It’s a common story that of a rock musician who leaves it all because of a conversion. That’s what happened to our featured artist of the week, Fred Cacciotti. We speak to him and listen to his music today on S+L Radio. We also speak to one more man in black, Fr. James Mallon, of Halifax, and...
What does it take to make the world a better place? What can we do to end conflicts around the world? Maybe all that’s needed is for people to get to know each other: to work, study and live together, to break down barriers and prejudices – today on S+L Radio we speak to S+L associate producer A...
What is it about the Catholic Faith that attracts you? Why do so many people join the Church every year? Today we will speak with a young woman who is coming into full communion with the Catholic Church and we meet singer/songwriter Shawn Williams from Nashville, who we met at the Springtime of Fait...
93 years ago the Virgin Mary appeared to three shepherd children in Fatima, Portugal. It was on the occasion of the 10th anniversary of the beatification of two of these children, Jacinta and Francisco that Pope Benedict XVI made his first Pastoral Visit to Portugal. S+L Vatican Correspondent Alici...
Judy Savoy is a Christian Speaker, actress and comedian who brings a truck-load of laughs in order to present a meaningful message. We’ll be speaking to her tonight on S+L Radio and Lorraine Hartsook returns as our featured artist of the week.
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Bishop Donald Bolen is the newest Canadian Bishop and the 7th Bishop of the Diocese of Saskatoon, Saskatchewan. Today on S+L Radio we bring you an exclusive interview with Bishop Bolen and our featured artist of the week is singer/songwriter Jesse Manibusan who has a new album, Life You’re L...
News about the sex-abuse scandals continue and many Bishops have taken the initiative to speak to their parishioners. This is what Toronto’s Archbishop Thomas Collins did; Kris brings us news about the Pope’s trip to Malta and Mary Rose gives us an update about Steubenville Atlantic. Our ...
John Michael Talbot is probably the most successful Catholic artist in the world, with over 4 million albums sold world-wide – this week on a re-broadcast of a special edition of S+L Radio, we bring you music and reflections with John Michael Talbot.
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Once again Euthanasia and Assisted Suicide is being discussed in the Canadian Parliament. But it’s not just being debated in Parliament. This week on S+L Radio we speak to 13 year-old Lia Mills who last year tackled the subject of abortion for her school speech. This year she speaks on Euth...
Holy Saturday is traditionally a time of waiting, of vigil, but the Easter Vigil tonight is not a pre-empting of Easter – it is Easter! Join us for a special Easter edition of S+L Radio – with scripture readings and songs about Easter, resurrection and new life, featuring many of ...
We are taking a break today and bringing you a special concert with one of our previous S+L Radio featured artists, Robert Galea, a young Maltese seminarian, currently studying in Australia and best known for his participation during WYD08. Robert was in Canada in January 2009 and we recorded a spe...
Last Wednesday, Irish and non-Irish around the world celebrated the feast of St. Patrick, the one saint whose feast day is remembered by non-religious people all over. This week on S+L Radio we speak to Tim Campbell, Director of the St. Patrick Centre and our featured artist of the ...
Cardinal Levada is the Prefect for the Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith and he was in Canada this past week. One of the talks he gave was on whether the Catholic Faith should be passed on. Today on S+L Radio we listen to excerpts from that talk and we listen to music from the Psalms.
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Taizé is an ecumenical community based in France dedicated to peace and justice through meditation and their hauntingly beautiful music. This week on S+L Radio we speak to Brother Emile from the Taizé community and we meet the Richard Family, who’ve just put out their first CD.
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Canada is on its way to getting a new Saint: The Holy Father has approved the canonization of 6 blesseds, among them Brother Andre, of Montreal, well known for the healings at St. Joseph’s Oratory. This week on Salt + Light Radio we speak to Fr. Charles Corso at St. Joseph’s Oratory and our art...
Thousands of aid money is flooding into Haiti – people are encouraged to send donations of supplies and many have even volunteered to go down and help – today we speak to a translator who came up with an idea to use Facebook to help Haitians and we speak with our artist of the week, An...
The whole world has come to the aid of Haiti – with relief concerts and fundraisers, special programs and campaigns. A group of Catholic artists also have come forth with a compilation album to support the victims of Haiti. Tonight on S+L Radio we learn about AfterMassRecords and we speak w...
How does the Church use the internet? Should priests blog? Should they be on Facebook and YouTube? Today on S+L Radio we speak to WordonFire.org Fr. Robert Barron, wordonfire.org and our featured artist is host of the video webcast, Embracing Hope, Mark Mallett.
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At the age of 7, Steven was given 3 months to live. His miraculous healing is the content of his mother’s book A Miracle for Steven. Tonight on Salt + Light Radio, we speak to author Karen Zizzo about her son’s healing and her personal message of hope; and we speak to Fr. Stan Fortu...
Can anyone dispute that communication is integral to a good marriage? And among those of us who are married, who can say that we don’t need help with communication? Tonight, Inspirational Speaker and author, John Kuypers helps couples communicate better in marriage. We also hear details about the ...
The New Year is here and we are again remembering and celebrating the year past and the first full year of S+L Radio. This week, we look back with part 2 of a special year-end recap – featuring some of the favourite or more prominent interviews done last year, among them: 12-Year-Old Speaks out A...
Year end is a time for remembering and celebrating the year past and for looking forward to the new year to come – as we come to the end of the first full year of S+L Radio we too look back with a special year-end recap – featuring some of the favourite or more prominent interviews done this pa...
Christmas is here and so tonight on S+L Radio we celebrate Christmas – join me and Mary Rose Bacani as we share with you songs and words of Christmas; poems, thoughts, reflections and music from some of our favourite Catholic artists.
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HPV is a sexually transmitted disease that in many cases leads to cancer of the cervix – there is a new vaccine that is now being offered to grade 7 girls in schools across Ontario, but many are not sure this is the way to go. Tonight on S+L Radio we learn more about the HPV controversy and we sp...
I’m sure that by now you’ve heard of The Priests, Fathers Eugene and Martin O’Hagan and Father David Delargy, the three Irish singing priests who are taking the world by storm. They join us this week on S+L Radio to talk about their new album Harmony. Kris Dmytrenko is back from Israel (final...
Last October Pope Benedict signed an Apostolic Constitution that will allow Anglicans to enter the Catholic Church – today on S+L Radio we speak to Deborah Gyapong member of the Traditional Anglican Communion about this news and we try to slow down a bit for the season of Advent.
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John Michael Talbot is probably the most successful Catholic artist in the world, with over 4 million albums sold world-wide – this week on a special edition of S+L Radio, we bring you music and reflections with John Michael Talbot.
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For the third time, a private members bill is being presented in the Canadian Parliament that would legalise assisted suicide. Tonight on S+L Radio we speak to Michèle Boulvà, of the Catholic Organization for Life and Family about what it would mean if this bill was passed; and we speak to our fe...
The Mayan Calendar ends December 2012. Does this mean that the world will come to an end? According to the new film, 2012, that’s the case. Today on S+L Radio we speak with Screenwriter and Film History Professor (and S+L Radio Pop-Culture Geek) Chris Giardino about prophecies and the end of times...
What would you do if a loved one was killed? Would you want revenge or justice? That’s exactly what our guest today had to figure out when his son was a victim of a school shooting. Today on S+L Radio, we speak to Rev. Dale Lang about restorative justice and forgiveness, and our featured band of t...
What is true femininity? What is authentic beauty in a culture that so often confuses and crushes the dignity of women? This week on S+L Radio we look at what it means to be an Authentic Catholic Woman, to discover the essence of the Feminine Genius and we speak with Chris Bray, New Artist of the Ye...
The Covenants are the awards given by the Canadian Gospel Music Association and this year Catholic singer Janelle is nominated in 3 categories. This week on S+L Radio we speak to Janelle and we begin celebrating the Year for Priests with our new "Mann in Black" segment. Our first guest (in Black) is...
S+L Radio guest, Sarah Hart is an accomplished singer/songwriter and recording artist from Nashville. This week, we bring you a special concert with her, recorded live in Midland Ontario, at the Martyr’s Shrine, during the annual Toronto Archdiocesan Youth Rally. Click here to listen to S+L Radio�...
Between 1979 and 1984, during his Wednesday General Audiences, Pope John Paul shared his thoughts on the meaning of the physical human body, which has been revolutionising the Church worldwide. Tonight on S+L Radio we speak to Christopher West about John Paul II’s Theology of the Body and we mee...
It’s no doubt that Parish Priests face many challenges: declining participation in faith, aging parishes, priest shortages and growing disrespect for clergy – these are all themes addressed in Mons. Denis Murphy’s new book: A View From the Trenches – tonight on S+L Radio we speak to Mons. ...
Do you ever read the bible? Or do you think that going to Mass once a week is enough scripture for you? Today on S+L Radio we talk to Catherine Upchurch and Sr. Susan McCarthy about the Little Rock Scripture Study Program and we speak to Joe Zambon about his new album THERE AND HERE.
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Many people think that abortion should be illegal except in cases of incest or rape – but have you ever met anyone who’s been conceived by rape? We have, and her name is Rebecca Kiessling and she doesn’t think she deserved to die just because her father is a rapist. Rebecca Kiessling joins us ...
Are you fed up of what’s in the movie theatres or are you a hardcore film buff? Do you ever wonder how God speaks to us through secular film? This week on S+L Radio we speak to Sr. Marie-Paul Curley, who just returned from the Montreal World Film Festival and will be at the Toronto International F...
S+L the Summer Edition concludes with our final selection from the Nothing More Beautiful series of the Archdiocese of Edmonton. This week Bishop John Corriveau of Nelson, BC and Patrick Stewart of the Marian Centre, speak on the topic TOWARDS A CULTURE OF LIFE.
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We continue with our audio selections from Nothing More Beautiful, the series from the Archdiocese of Edmonton that aims to renew the faithful’s relationship with Christ. This week on S+L Radio Archbishop Charles Chaput of Denver and S+L TV Producer Mary Rose Bacani speak on the topic OUR NEW...
Nothing More Beautiful is a series from the Archdiocese of Edmonton with a catechesis and a witness talk that aims to renew the faithful’s relationship with Christ. This week on S+L Radio Archbishop Richard Smith of Edmonton and Lea Singh of the Ottawa-based Canadian Organization for Life and Fa...
Many Catholics believe that the secular news media is anti-Church, but aren’t we called to work with the media? This week on the Summer Edition of S+L Radio, we bring you a special lecture on the Church and the Media with Fr. Thomas Rosica,C.S.B., taped at the University of St. Thomas in Houston...
S+L Radio guest, Sarah Hart is an accomplished singer/songwriter and recording artist from Nashville. This week on the Summer Edition of S+L Radio, we bring you a special concert with her, recorded live in Midland Ontario, at the Martyr’s Shrine, during the annual Toronto Archdiocesan Youth Rally....
This week on S+L Radio: the summer Edition, we bring you highlights from this special concert: the WYD2002 CD LIVE – recorded at Exhibition Place, on July 18th 2002 The WYD2002 compilation album is the only completely international catholic music collection in the world with artists from over 15 d...
Since 1984, young people from around the world have been gathering together with the Holy Father in celebration of our Faith. This week on S+L Radio we remember the last 24 years of World Youth Day and what better way to do that, but through music. Can you name the titles of all the theme songs for ...
Matt Maher is probably the most popular Catholic artist in North America right now – this week on the Summer Edition of S+L Radio, we bring you the second part of a special concert, taped live at Dundas Square in Toronto, with Matt Maher.
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Susan HooKong-Taylor is probably best known for her SONG OF THE CROSS from WYD2002. This week on the Summer Edition of S+L Radio, we bring you a special concert with Susan HooKong-Taylor and friends, taped live at Dundas Square in Toronto, during the St. Paul in the Square event of May 2009.
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John Michael Talbot is probably the most successful Catholic artist in the world, with over 4 million albums sold world-wide – tonight on S+L Radio, the Summer Edition we bring music and reflections with John Michael Talbot.
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