The Quest

Monsignor Charles Pope shares his talk the 5 keys of the Our Father Prayer.  Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name; thy kingdom come, thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread, and forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive those who trespass against us; and lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. Amen.

Sarah Soto is joined by Dr. Kathryn Wessling to tell us about Catholic Story Groups, a place of belonging where God's heart meets the heart of your story. When you join a Story Group, you will be on an 8-week journey with 5-7 others and a Catholic facilitator to name, explore, and heal each of your story.  Show Links: Catholic Story Groups

Monsignor Charles Pope preps us for this Sunday's readings, then looks at headlines including States suing TikTok, Pornography use as the most common addiction in America, and Jack Phillips prevails again after Colorado Supreme Court rejects latest "Bake the Cake" lawsuit. Show Links: Homily for the 28th Sunday of the Year Coalition of States Sues TikTok for Harming Youth Pornography Use May Now Be the Most Common Addiction in America Jack Phillips prevails again after Colorado Supreme Court rejects latest lawsuit against him

Sarah Soto is joined by Monét Souza of 'A Message of Hope" to discuss how to talk with teens and young adults about the Catholic Faith. They also touch on Modesty, Social Media, Silence and more Show Links: Monét Souza Website A Message of Hope on YouTube

Some think that Catholics make up their beliefs but everything comes from the bible and tradition. 

Monsignor Charles Pope helps us understand God's Providence in hurricanes and the latest on Pope Francis, The Synod on Synodality, and a case of religious discrimination in Oklahoma. Show Links: Huricane Milton Resources Pope Francis responds to critics of his comments on women Synod without end? Supreme Court asked to rule on religious liberty of Catholic school denied charter in Oklahoma

Fr. Tadeusz Pacholczyk of the National Catholic Bioethics Center speaks with Sarah Soto about how to address transgender issues from a Catholic perspective. Show Links: The National Catholic Bioethics Center A Talk "The Church and Transgender Issues — Seeking the Moral Path"   Transgender Issues in Catholic Health Care

Monsignor Charles Pope preps us for the Sunday readings and the Miracle of Marriage. Then we dive into our news roundup including Melania Trump's words on Abortion in her new book, why the Earth is our sister and not our mother, and the African Bishop's take on Polygamy and the Synod.  Show Links: https://blog.adw.org/2021/10/marriage-is-a-miracle-a-homily-for-the-27th-sunday-of-the-year-2/ https://catholicvote.org/melania-trump-pro-abortion-new-book/ https://www.firstthings.com/web-exclusives/2023/09/nature-is-our-sister-not-our-mother https://www.pillarcatholic.com/p/cardinal-ambongo-sets-out-roadmap

Sarah Soto speaks with Dorothy Pilarski about how to support Catholic Moms who face so many challenges raising their children in the faith. Show Links: Catholic Mom's Group One Mother's Heart Midday Moms on Youtube  

Fortress-like spiritual implications await us. Will you just go pull that strong wooden door at your chapel wide open?