Pat Oedy-Murray welcomes back author and Catholic speaker Joan Watson to chat about how souvenirs, mementos, and physical keepsakes play a surprisingly rich role in the Catholic pilgrimage tradition. The chat traces the history behind devotional practices, from medieval certificates of completion like the Compostela to modern saint medals and passport stamps designed to keep spiritual graces alive. Finally, Joanie shares the story behind her most cherished travel keepsake - an ancient tear jar unearthed in the Holy Land. https://stpaulcenter.com/store/making-a-pilgrimage-a-companion-for-catholics https://integratedcatholiclife.org/

Dennis Girard joins to share how starting with a simple philosophy of "digging in the mud" unexpectedly launched the Marian Devotional Movement. He details how uncovering forgotten history led to Canada's national reconsecration and the global revival of the Confraternity of the Most Holy Rosary across major Marian shrines. https://jubilee33.org/collections/pac27-event https://www.pilgrimagesbycts.com/

Matthew Archbold breaks down cultural pushback from young Catholics in Brazil and the unfair exclusion of outspoken Christian athletes in the WNBA. He also shares a candid reflection on St. Mary Magdalene and how her patronages contrast with his own daily life. Finally, Matt lightens the mood with a hilarious recount of a family paintball trip that ended in an unexpected ambush by his own children. https://creativeminorityreport.com/

Father Eric Schild responds off the collar to: If you had to live in a TV show for a month, which show would you choose? What was your favorite childhood toy? And do you still have it? What's the best book that you've read recently? And tell us a little bit about it.

Bishop Daniel E. Thomas' hand-picked question of the week: The Society of St. Pius has announced plans for Episcopal consecrations without approval from the Holy Father. What is this group all about? Have they been around for a long time? Are there any groups or members of SSPX serving in our diocese of Toledo?

Father Nathan Cromly reminds us that leadership is often viewed as a glamorous position at the top, but true leadership requires bearing heavy burdens, solving difficult problems, and sacrificing for others. By looking at biblical figures like Moses and Jesus, we see that hardship and endurance are not signs of failure, but invitations from God to serve with courage and love. Embracing these challenges allows Christian leaders to transform everyday struggles into a powerful act of self-giving love.

Pat chats with Peter Giersch shares how a 40th birthday retreat at a monastery in Burgundy, France, unexpectedly transformed into a profound crisis of faith. Confronted by the crushing silence and deep Ignatian spiritual exercises of the monks, he was forced to wrestle with heavy themes of mortality, sin, and eternity. Pat and Peter chat about his book Talking of Michelangelo and the eye-opening lessons discovered when we step away from life's constant noise. https://sophiainstitute.com/product/talking-of-michelangelo/