Pat chats with Katy Faust on her article in First Things - The Parental Rights Paradox Katy explores how the government’s recognition of the natural parent-child bond is being challenged by the legal redefinition of parenthood following the Obergefell decision. Faust argues that current legal trends prioritize adult desires over the rights of children, leading to a "schizophrenia in the law" that must eventually be resolved. https://firstthings.com/the-parental-rights-paradox/

Steve Clarke celebrates Michigan’s 2026 National Basketball Championship victory and recounts the tense, hard-fought final game against UConn. He shares a personal "bucket list" experience of attending the Final Four in Indianapolis with his son, highlighting the unique atmosphere of a championship weekend. Wrapping up with a look at Rory McIlroy’s historic back-to-back Masters win and a discussion on his enduring popularity within the golf world.

Shayne Stanfield explores the well-known idiom "a day late and a dollar short" through the lens of the Road to Emmaus story. He reveals how the disciples’ initial confusion and lack of recognition of the risen Christ mirror our own human tendencies to fall short of understanding God’s timing. Shayne highlights Jesus' patient and compassionate accompaniment, reminding us that Divine Mercy is always available even when we feel we’ve arrived too late.

Maggie McDaniel is in our studio to share the profound spiritual significance of embarking on a Catholic pilgrimage to holy sites around the world. She highlights an upcoming riverboat journey down the Danube, featuring stops at Marian shrines in Bavaria and cultural landmarks in Vienna and Salzburg. Beyond the travel details, she emphasizes how these journeys foster deep camaraderie among believers and lasting spiritual growth within parish communities. https://catholicfaithjourneys.com/