Feast of the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary: a really big deal in heaven! Mary is the ideal woman: uniting tenderness with power. Do you need more faith in uncertain times? What is consecration to Mary? How do we follow in her footsteps? V

Last Show, Souls Changed, Surprises & Lessons, Holy Week 4.3.20

Apr 4th, 2020 48m 39s

Father Matthew: surprised by Relevant Radio friends, today. Father shares testimonies of lives changed by Catholic radio…including his own. Everything is a blessing, if we allow God’s mercy to permeate it. The current pandemic situation include

Big News, St. Pope John Paul II, General Absolution, Radio Silence 4.2.20

Apr 3rd, 2020 48m 40s

Father Matthew welcomes Timmerie Geagea and they chat about how to share the gospel of Jesus with love and care. Timmerie and Father Matthew discuss the influence of St. Pope John Paul II in their lives. What is truth? What is God communicating

Good Friday & Votive Mass, Prayer, Reach & Rightness, Jesus in Prayer 4.1.20

Apr 2nd, 2020 48m 40s

Vatican announces additional intercession for Good Friday and votive mass for the end of covid-19 pandemic. CCC 2777: reflection on the Our Father prayer. Why do we call God, “Our Father?” Lessons from radio: when Father Matthew realized the n

Increased Interest in Religion, Faith & Prayer, Lessons, Moses & Seraph Serpent 3.31.20

Apr 1st, 2020 48m 39s

The coronavirus pandemic has shown a spike in searches for prayer. Exploring the CCC 2566: prayer in light of the Old Testament. Prayer is the way we try to connect with the Divine; God initiates the communication. Faith and prayer are intertwi

Technology Bridges Gap, Generosity of Strangers, Collaboration, Today’s Readings 3.30.20

Mar 31st, 2020 48m 26s

Father Stephen Spencer joins Father Matthew: discussing the ways technology has quickly filled in during the pandemic. Live streaming masses, rosaries – building community. Out and about during quarantine: Father Stephen shares a heartwarming e

Urbi et Orbi, Generosity of St. Joseph, Lessons from Radio, Judging 3.27.20

Mar 28th, 2020 48m 40s

Father Matthew reflects on Pope Francis’ special proclamation of the Gospel at the Vatican: Urbi et Orbi. Jesus is in control and he cares what happens to us. Will the pandemic lead to a great spiritual renewal? Year of St. Joseph extended unti

Blessed are the Poor, Virtual Tours, Lessons in Radio, Seeking Validation 3.26.20

Mar 26th, 2020 47m 29s

Who are the poor and why are they blessed? Why does Jesus have a particular love for the materially poor? Do we have an attachment/immoderate love of the material? In this time of self confinement, why not take a virtual tour of Rome? Reflectio

The Solemnity of the Annunciation, St. Joseph’s Role, Memory Lane, Addiction to Sadness 3.25.20

Mar 26th, 2020 47m 24s

Today’s feast day completely transformed humanity: darkness became a thing of the past. Beginning of the unfolding of the Paschal Mystery. Just as Mary said “Yes” to God’s will, we are called to do the same. You don’t have to see the future, to

Good News, Big Decisions, Holy Hour, Healing 3.24.20

Mar 25th, 2020 47m 20s

Creative solutions and heroic actions in Italy during the Covid-19 crisis; great reminders that we are looking toward eternal life. We all have a part to play…stay prepared. Father Matthew shares some insight from Father Jacques Philippe on kee

End of the World, Worldwide Prayer, Cabin Fever, Second Sign 3.23.20

Mar 24th, 2020 47m 23s

Why do we continually try to predict the end of the world? It’s a great grace/blessing to not know when the world will end. God doesn’t ask us to live in fear; he says, “do not fear/do not be afraid.” Prayer v Pandemic: Father explains our worl

Consecration to St. Joseph, True Manhood, Baby Boom, Balance & Spiritual Communion 3.20.20

Mar 21st, 2020 48m 39s

Timmerie Geagea (filling in for Father Matthew in the host seat, today) welcomes Father Donald Calloway to discuss consecration to St. Joseph. Relative to today’s quarantine situation: look at St. Joseph who was tasked with fleeing to Egypt to

Fatherhood of St. Joseph, Overview Effect, Resilience, Called & Equipped 3.19.20

Mar 20th, 2020 48m 39s

Joseph was the father of Jesus — Mary referred to him as such, “Your father and I have been looking for you.” Joseph (Son of David) transferred his Davidic line to Jesus. Young, strong, virtuous: the greatest husband possible for Mary. Lessons

Humility, Surrender, Flashback to 04, Pandemic Etiquette & Closeness of God 3.18.20

Mar 19th, 2020 48m 39s

The Feast of St. Joseph, Spouse of the Blessed Virgin Mary begins at tonight’s vigil. Humility is the first attribute of one who adores Jesus. It was because of his humility, St. Joseph was able to serve Jesus. Spiritual director of St. Padre P

Working from Home, Favorite Saints, Home Schooling, Self Reporting on Love 3.17.20

Mar 18th, 2020 48m 39s

Workers around the world, working from home. Can you learn to limit your distractions in the spiritual life? How are you working on being present to the Lord? Feast of St. Patrick, missionary of Ireland: remembering great saints. We are called

Pandemic Perspective, Good News, Protecting the Church, Wash & Be Clean 3.16.20

Mar 17th, 2020 47m 22s

Father Matthew shares his perspective of travelling back to the US from Peru in the midst of covid-19 pandemic. Origins of the word quarantine and connection to lenten observances. Be not afraid. Good news for the unborn. Technology can help us

(encore) Confession, Flying, Anxiety & Memory, St. Peter Damian 3.13.20

Mar 13th, 2020 48m 39s

Today’s broadcast originally aired February 21, 2020 How much detail do you need to provide in making a good confession? Father provides some advice on being plain, entire and prudent. Landing an A380 airbus in tricky circumstances: parallels i

Proof of Christ, Historical Evidence, Easter Accounts, Details of the Crucifixion 3.12.20

Mar 13th, 2020 48m 39s

Guest Host, Cale Clarke, The Faith Explained: Easter is coming, get ready to see the world asking for “proof” for Jesus. Cale offers more historical evidence to demonstrate that Jesus Christ did indeed die on the cross and resurrect. Resurrecti

Called, Annunciation, Perspective & Relationship, Pacific Crest Hiking 3.11.30

Mar 11th, 2020 47m 29s

In this season of Lent, we are called to share the gospel. Like Moses, we must listen to and depend on God who gives us grace through the sacraments. Father shares the differences in the accounts of the annunciation of our Lord to Mary through

Catholic Traveler Reports from Rome, Scala Sancta, Happy Meetings, Life Issues 3.10.20

Mar 11th, 2020 46m 52s

Guest Host: Timmerie Millington welcomes Mountain Butorec with a report from what’s happening in Rome. www.thecatholictraveler.com Timmerie and Mountain discuss a humbling and inspiring site in Rome, the Scala Sancta/Holy Stairs: the stairs Je

Ordination, Practicing what we Teach, Breaking Bad Habits, Right Relationship 3.9.20

Mar 9th, 2020 47m 26s

Father describes the conferral of the sacrament of Ordination. When receiving the Book of Gospels: Believe what you read; Teach what you Believe; Practice what you Teach. How do we practice what we teach? How do we imitate Christ? Do we live ou

Corona Virus and Liturgy; Sinners to Saints; The Wealth of Joseph 3.6.20

Mar 7th, 2020 48m 39s

Corona Virus and Liturgy; The Long Line of Sinners Who Became Saints; What Makes a Sacramental Marriage?; The Wealth of Joseph What should you do regarding communion in light of the current Corona Virus threat? Pope Francis reminds us that we a

Invite people to mass; Was St Joseph a martyr?; Snake bite in Ireland; Divine Mercy and conversion

Mar 6th, 2020 48m 25s

Did you know that 4 out of 5 people are more likely to attend church with you if you simply invite them to go with you? Was St Joseph a martyr? The more holly we become, the more we will suffer. Is it true or legend that St Patrick drove all t

What the Devil Fears; Subtle Discrimination becomes Blatant Persecution 3.4.20

Mar 5th, 2020 47m 19s

What the Devil Fears; How Subtle Discrimination becomes Blatant Persecution; Houses Large and Fine with Nobody Living There; The Obedience of St Joseph When you start fasting and increase the discipline, the Devil is actually fearful of you. A

The Beer Fast; LA Power Outage; A Close Call; Prayer of St Ephrem 3.3.20

Mar 4th, 2020 48m 39s

The Beer Fast, Prayer of St Ephrem, Seeing More Clearly During Power Outage, A Close Call The Beer Fast – 17th century monks, who did not consume solid foods during lent, developed a beer to provide nutrients. Prayer of St. Ephrem – “Oh God, be