We enter the Deacon's Den with Deacon Dan Brahier busting the common myth that ministry slows down during the summer months. While serving at a university parish means the students go home, he explains how his workload simply shifts gears into a packed season of weddings, baptisms, and intense planning for the upcoming liturgical year.

Pat chats with Dr. Andrew Peach on why traditional ethics classes should shift their focus away from hot-button culture war issues. Instead, he advocates for an emphasis on the "little virtues" of daily life, such as humility, guarding one's tongue, and practicing small kindnesses. Ultimately, Peach explains how mastering these everyday moral habits naturally reshapes how we approach major, complex societal challenges. His article on this topic can be found in The Catholic Exchange - Teaching Ethics “The Little Way” https://catholicexchange.com/teaching-ethics-the-little-way/

Peter Range reacts to the heartbreaking viral news surrounding YouTube influencer Jesse Ridgway (McJuggerNuggets) and his wife's decision to terminate a pregnancy following a Down syndrome diagnosis. Pete explores how this tragic story sparked a powerful defense of the inherent dignity of every unborn child from the U.S. Speaker of the House on Capitol Hill. Finally, Peter highlights the Pope's recent firm address to the Spanish parliament, emphasizing that the true moral greatness of any nation is measured by how it treats and safeguards its most vulnerable citizens.

Teresa shares her deeply moving experience attending the historic Corpus Christi Eucharistic procession in Orvieto, Italy. She also highlights an upcoming pilgrimage to central Italy and discusses a massive, thrilling five-story-high procession dedicated to St. Rose in Viterbo. Finally, the healing power of taking faith to the streets, noting how Eucharistic processions are making a powerful comeback across the globe. https://www.teresatomeo.com/ https://www.travelitalyexpert.com/

Father Matt Frisbee breaks down the unexpected dynamics of the NBA Finals, where the underdog Knicks have taken a surprising two-games-to-one lead over the heavily favored Spurs. Major controversy in college football involving Texas Tech quarterback Brendan Sorsby and the chaotic state of NCAA gambling and NIL rules. Father gives us a quick look at the Stanley Cup Finals and a tough night for baseball's Guardians.