Pat chats with us by sharing a moving personal reflection on the final journey of her father-in-law, Bob, during the sacred days of Holy Week. She draws powerful parallels between the liturgical services of Tenebrae and Holy Thursday and the humble, vulnerable reality of providing end-of-life care. The chat serves as a beautiful reminder that human dignity is a gift from God that remains fully intact even in our most broken moments, transforming the act of caregiving into a profound encounter with Christ.

We welcome Marijana Dermick, a seasoned pilgrimage guide from Medjugorje, to discuss the spiritual significance of the region and her 20-year vocation leading faithful travelers. Marijana explains the unique nature of the apparitions, noting that while some visionaries receive daily messages, others like Mirjana receive them annually, all of which serve as a global call to peace. She highlights the recent message from March 25th, which urges the world to replace the "poison of selfishness" with humility and reconciliation, now supported by the Vatican's nihil obstat status. https://www.pilgrimagesbycts.com/

Monsignor Michael Billian shares a simple yet delicious recipe for Linguini with Mussels as a perfect meatless dinner for the final Friday of Lent. He provides expert tips on using frozen mussel meat for convenience and building a flavorful sauce with white wine, garlic, and a splash of tomato paste. We wrap up with a lighthearted discussion on the taste of mussels compared to clams and a reminder that even those who are "less daring" in the kitchen can easily master this 30-minute dish. https://www.annunciationradio.com/meals-with-monsignor

Debbie Georgianni joins us to issue a spiritual "last shot in the arm" as we prepare for the start of Holy Week. She challenges us to go deeper through intense prayer, quiet reflection, and participation in the Triduum liturgies to experience true transformation. The conversation highlights the beauty of traditions like visiting seven churches and reminds us that it is never too late in Lent to close strong and encounter the Lord.

Rodney Schuster announces exciting plans for a new food and clothing center in East Toledo to better serve the community. Guest Sue Shrewbery, leader of Helping Hands of St. Louis, joins the conversation to discuss upcoming spring initiatives, including the Meijer "Simply Give" campaign and the annual postal carriers food drive. The duo also shares how listeners can get involved with the 12th annual Shoefest this July, an event dedicated to providing new shoes and school supplies to local children in need. https://catholiccharitiesnwo.org/

Eric Loprete welcomes insurance field agent Robert Hernandez, who discusses his recent move to Toledo and his passionate mission to revitalize local Knights of Columbus councils. Hernandez breaks down the essential fraternal benefits available to Catholic families, including significant updates to accidental death policies and support for those facing the loss of a child. Beyond financial protection, the conversation highlights Robert's specialized work in developing Spanish-speaking councils and his "on-fire" approach to building a supportive community for brother Knights.