Pat Oedy-Murray welcomes back author Joan Watson to discuss her book, Making a Pilgrimage: A Companion for Catholics, diving into the surprising history of 12th-century guidebooks used by ancient travelers. The chat explores why Marian sites like Lourdes and Guadalupe draw millions of people seeking tenderness and reminders of God's love. Joan shares the fascinating, lesser-known story of St. James in Spain and his encouragement by Our Lady of the Pillar through a unique historical bilocation. https://stpaulcenter.com/store/making-a-pilgrimage-a-companion-for-catholics https://integratedcatholiclife.org/

Josh Burks joins to talk about his recent pilgrimage walking in the footsteps of the Apostle Paul. Partnering with Acts 29 and the Emmaus Institute, Burks shares the profound, "incarnational" graces of celebrating Mass and praying in the exact locations where St. Paul once preached. From the inspiring realizations of living a life of faith in a modern apostolic world to the unique experience of celebrating Mass at the Areopagus in Athens. https://www.pilgrimagesbycts.com/

Matthew Archbold on the humorous yet relatable transition parents face when they shift from being the rule-making "pilot" to an advice-giving passenger. Matt tackles Hollywood's attempts to rattle believers, explaining why Steven Spielberg's upcoming film won't shake his lifelong faith. Finally, they react to the Pope's address to the Spanish parliament, highlighting the contrast between his powerful pro-life message and the visibly unimpressed, phone-distracted politicians in the room. https://creativeminorityreport.com/

Father Eric Schild responds off the collar to: If you had to switch voices with any celebrity for a week, who would it be? If your guardian angel could leave you sticky notes during the day, what would they most often say? If someone listening feels like they've made too many mistakes to come back to faith, what would you say directly to them right now?

Father Nathan Cromly uses the biblical relationship between King David and King Saul to explore the spiritual nature of leadership. He emphasizes that earthly authority ultimately originates from God, requiring a level of respect from us even when that leadership is exercised poorly. Father challenges us to respond to poor leadership not with rebellion, but by boldly stepping up to serve and lead others ourselves.

Pat chats with Father Dan Pattee to discuss his Catholic Exchange article - Growing in the Spirit: Love Doesn’t Violate Justice. He explains that God uses the Ten Commandments and the virtue of justice as a necessary pedagogical foundation - or "runway" - before leading believers to the heights of love. Father Dan emphasizes that true Christian love cannot exist without fulfilling justice, noting that attempting to love while violating the commandments is a major deception in modern culture. https://catholicexchange.com/growing-in-the-spirit-love-doesnt-violate-justice/

Andrew Reinhart helps us to become a gift by breaking down the first two chapters of Pope Leo’s document, Magnifica Humanitas, to explore how we can maintain our humanity in an increasingly AI-driven world. @becominggift https://becominggift.com/