Monsignor Michael Billian joins us to share a comforting and simple recipe for Italian sausage rigatoni. Learn how to gently simmer a flavorful tomato puree, choose the right ridged pasta, and fold in fresh basil and pecorino Romano cheese. This delicious fall comfort food idea brings warm flavors right to your dinner table. https://www.annunciationradio.com/meals-with-monsignor/spicy-italian-sausage-rigatoni

Pat chats with us on how a global breakdown in marriage and family life is expanding far beyond the West into regions like Africa, Asia, and Poland. Mark Regnerus of the Austin Institute explores how exporting the modern Western model, treating marriage as an established adult capstone rather than a shared foundation, is fueling declining fertility and rising cohabitation rates.

Peter Range, senior fellow at the Center for Christian Virtue, discusses recent political developments surrounding abortion and religious freedom ahead of the upcoming elections. He highlights a government report revealing federal pressure on major financial institutions to deny services to conservative and pro-life customers. Additionally, Range encourages listeners to engage in civic action, emphasizing the importance of voting to protect pro-life values in the public square. https://www.ccv.org/

Drew Blazsik walks us through the 3.7% inflation report and its ongoing impact on wages and job mobility. The conversation shifts to foreign policy, exploring political tensions surrounding the wars in Ukraine and Iran. Finally, he examines recent Vatican commentary on artificial intelligence, addressing human creativity, morality, and the broader economic parallels to the industrial revolution. @drewblazsik https://www.logosandmarkets.com/

Pat chats with author and speaker Joan Watson to discuss her book Coached by Catherine of Siena: Lessons in Charity. This chat explores how practicing gratitude can combat the subtle spiritual dangers of acedia, or modern sloth, which often manifests as a hyperactive lifestyle. They examine how cultivating gratitude helps believers navigate spiritual dryness and recognize God's constant love amidst life's challenges. https://scepterpublishers.org/products/coached-by-catherine-of-siena-lessons-in-charity?variant=46753645723825 https://integratedcatholiclife.org/