Pat chats with Joan Watson calling in from the streets of St. Louis, where Catholics have gathered for the historic beatification of Archbishop Fulton Sheen. Joan reflects on Sheen’s legacy as a master evangelist, sharing personal stories about his profound humility, obedience to the Church, and gift for making complex theology accessible. She also gives us a preview of the day's upcoming celebrations, including the beatification Mass at the Dome and plans to pray at his tomb. https://integratedcatholiclife.org/

Bishop Daniel E. Thomas' hand-picked question of the week: I think we were really blessed to have a cathedral dedicated to Our Lady, Queen of the Most Holy Rosary, and of course, she is also the patroness of our diocese. Do we know the history behind that? Why was Our Lady of the Rosary chosen as our patroness and who actually made that decision?

On this week's NunSense Sister Marilyn Marie with the Sisters of Notre Dame and of Director of Faith Formation at Little Flower Parish reflects on the true depth of a "vocation," explaining that it extends far beyond joining the priesthood or religious life to encompass a universal call to holiness. She discusses the four levels of calling - to life, to faith, to a lifestyle, and to a personal expression of Christ - and emphasizes that we should pray for open hearts rather than just more recruits. She challenges us to live out our own callings with visible joy to inspire and make God's presence known in the world.

Matthew Archbold dives into the controversy surrounding new Department of Health testing of drinking water for pharmaceutical chemicals, including birth control. He explores potential links between environmental contaminants, declining fertility rates, and dropping testosterone levels in young men. https://creativeminorityreport.com/

Father Eric Schild responds off the collar to: If you could go back in time and choose a different customary greeting to replace the handshake, what would it be (and it has to include a hula hoop)? If your phone battery life was directly tied to your personal energy levels, at what time in the day could you begin to use it, is there a time in the afternoon when it would no longer be operable, and what time would it shut off at night? What does it truly mean to pick up your cross daily in the context of modern everyday life and work?

Father Nathan Cromly reflects on Numbers chapter 13, where the Israelites fell into despair and focused on obstacles rather than God's promises after sending spies into Canaan. He highlights how modern leaders often face similar small-minded resistance and doubt when trying to launch meaningful initiatives in their communities and families. Father calls on leaders to step beyond fear and shoulder their responsibilities by leaning into faith to overcome any challenge.