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The Best of the Week

Life can get busy, and it"s easy to miss out on the captivating moments from your favorite Relevant Radio shows. But now, we"ve got you covered! "The Best of the Week - Relevant Radio Podcast" brings you the crème de la crème of Relevant Radio"s programming. We carefully curate and compile the most engaging and relevant content from the past week, just for you! Get ready to catch up on faith, culture, current events, and personal growth, all in one convenient and easily accessible podcast. It"s like

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A Miracle and a Future Knight (Family Rosary Across...

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2025/09/03

On The Family Rosary Across America, Fr. Rocky and Maggie join you in prayer, hope, and a few surprises from young callers. 12-year-old Francis from Phoenix calls in with incredible news: his little brother Vincent, who had been in the hospital, is now completely healed – no brain damage, no lasting effects, nothing. His family had been praying a novena to Blessed Michael McGivney, and on the ninth day, Vincent came home. Their father was so moved he decided to join the Knights of Columbus

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Strength in Suffering: A Journey Through Prostate...

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2025/09/02

John Morales opens his heart to you and shares something he had kept private for nearly a year – his journey through prostate cancer. It began with what seemed like a routine physical, only to discover elevated PSA levels and, eventually, a December diagnosis that no one is ever ready to hear. John describes the difficult decisions between surgery and radiation, the long days of treatment, and the unexpected trial of shingles that followed. Through it all, he leaned on his faith: hours before

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Why They Mock Thoughts and Prayers (The Patrick...

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2025/09/02

Patrick Madrid reflects on the wave of criticism surrounding the phrase “thoughts and prayers” after the tragic school shooting in Minneapolis. He says that while politicians and public figures often use the phrase, many in the mainstream media and entertainment world mock it, treating it as an empty cliché. Take a look at Patrick's written reflection on this topic and what he suggests as a solution: Secular figures mock the phrase “thoughts and prayers” for several

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Does Wearing the Brown Scapular Help Get You to...

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2025/09/01

The History of the Brown Scapular Way back in the1200s, in Aylesford Priory, England... St. Simon Stock, a Carmelite monk, had this famous encounter: Our Lady of Mount Carmel appeared to him and showed him the Brown Scapular. For religious folks, the scapular is part of their habit. For laypeople, it’s the mini version:two little squares of cloth, connected by strings, worn under your clothes. Important to remember:Wearing it is not a magic ticket to heaven. Patrick really hammers this home.

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How Can We Support Pope Leo? (Morning Air)

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2025/08/31

Image via Marco Iacobucci Epp / Shutterstock. The Moment in St. Peter's Square Dr. Marcellino D’Ambrosio (aka “Dr. Italy”) was in the square when the white smoke billowed.He witnessed: -Electric joy: He saw people from every nation rejoicing as one big Catholic family. -A moment of peace: When Pope Leo came out, his voice was calm, his presence gentle yet. Why the White Smoke Matters Dr. D’Ambrosio explains it beautifully: -Biblically, clouds resemble God’s presence

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37 Years of Waiting... and Then THIS Happened!: An...

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2025/08/30

Paul from MA calls in with apraise report that will warm your heart. Just last week, he asked Fr. Rocky and Maggie to pray for a breakthrough – after37 years of struggling to get his VA benefits as a veteran. Well, guess what? This week he received a letter confirming his honorable discharge — finally giving him the green light to access the help he’s long deserved. His voice is full of gratitude and awe. God hears. Prayer works. Let us know how God has answered a prayer request in

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Faithful Finances: How to Give Smarter and Leave a...

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2025/08/29

In a time when markets are booming and many Americans are sitting on appreciated assets, Drew Mariani sits down with financial expert Joe Chickey to explore how Catholics can approach charitable giving with both strategy and heart. From gifting appreciated stock to using Qualified Charitable Distributions (QCDs) from IRAs, Joe walks you through practical, tax-savvy ways to support the Church and the causes you care about... without unnecessary financial burden. You'll also hear about legacy giving,

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A Catholic Perspective on Embryo Genetic Testing...

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2025/08/28

Inthis episode of Trending with Timmerie, guest host Brooke Taylor takes a Catholic look at the rise of embryo genetic testing and why it clashes with Church teaching on the dignity of life. The focus is on Orchid, a Silicon Valley startup offering parents the ability to screen embryos for genetic traits before conception. While the company markets this as “protecting children,” Brooke exposes how it reduces human life to a product; they are discarding embryos judged less

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Praying for Annunciation School in Minnesota (Family...

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2025/08/28

On Family Rosary Across America, Fr. Rocky and Maggie lead a special evening of prayer for all those impacted by the Minnesota Catholic school tragedy at Annunciation School in Minneapolis. Father reminds you of the importance of prayer and fasting to drive this darkness away. We can imitate the example of St. Monica who never gave praying for her son, St. Augustine, in his early years. Maggie shares her personal connection to the parish, remembering how her aunt attended Mass there when she was in

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Holding on to Hope in the Midst of Tragedy (Morning Air)

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2025/08/28

John Morales welcomes Monsignor James Shea, president of the University of Mary, to respond to the tragic school shooting at Annunciation Catholic Church in Minneapolis. With many of his students from the Twin Cities, Monsignor Shea says the grief feels especially close to home. He calls the news “devastating and deeply disturbing,” but insists that it is precisely in such moments that the Catholic Faith shows its true witness. Msgr. Shea mentions Archbishop Bernard Hebda’s

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Pope Leo's Powerful Message on Forgiveness (Marriage...

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2025/08/27

On Marriage Unhindered, Doug Hinderer unpacks Pope Leo’s recent audience on forgiveness and shows how the Pope’s teaching speaks directly to husbands and wives. You can listen to the entire episode here. Pope Leo recalled one of the most striking moments in the Gospels: during the Last Supper, Jesus extended a morsel of food to Judas. The Pope called this act “love’s last attempt not to give up… to love until the end.” Pope Leo went further, teaching that

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Did This Invalidate Our Marriage? (Father Simon Says)

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2025/08/27

In this episode of Father Simon Says, Eric calls in with a question about Catholic marriage: if someone didn’t finish all the required Pre-Cana classes or missed some of the canonical steps before the wedding, would that invalidate the sacrament of Matrimony? He's worried about his own marriage because of this. Fr. Simon explains that the validity of a marriage doesn’t rest on completing every preparatory step, but on what actually happens at the altar. What truly matters is the

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Pope Leo's Call to Protect Life (Morning Air)

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2025/08/26

Image via Riccardo De Luca - Update / Shutterstock. On Morning Air, John Morales welcomes Catholic attorney and public speaker Mary Hallan FioRito to unpack Pope Leo XIV’s stirring message to “reject the voice of death and choose life.” Mary explains how his words carry forward the legacy of Pope St. John Paul II, who was a tireless champion for the dignity of every human person. She notes how our new Holy Father is leading with that same spirit -- joyfully and calmly -- showing

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St. Pius X: Pope of the Eucharist (Morning Air)

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2025/08/26

Image via Boza C / Shutterstock. On Morning Air, John Morales and Fr. James Kubicki take us into the life of Pope St. Pius X, the beloved “Pope of the Eucharist.” Born Giuseppe Sarto into a poor Italian family, young Pius would even walk barefoot to school just to save his shoes. That humility never left him, even when he became Pope. He famously said, “I was born poor, I lived poor, and I will die poor.” What set him apart was his deep devotion to the Eucharist. He lowered

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How Can We Regulate our Emotions During Challenging...

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2025/08/25

On this podcast clip ofThe Inner Life, Patrick Conley speaks with Fr. John Gordon of the Archdiocese of Newark about how to manage emotions when life’s daily frustrations hit hard. Fr. Gordon explains that emotions themselves aren’t sinful -- they’re part of being human. The problem comes when we let them lead us. Using the image of a three-car train, he describes faith as the engine, facts as the middle car, and feelings as the caboose. Our faith should drive us, grounded by

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Embracing Belief in the True Presence (The Drew...

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2025/08/25

On The Drew Mariani Show, Drew sits down with Msgr. Robert Dempsey to talk about one of the most important teachings of the Catholic faith: the True Presence of Christ in the Eucharist. Msgr. Dempsey explains this has always been the belief of the Church since the words of Christ at the Last Supper, “This is my body, this is my blood.” He contrasts the Catholic belief intransubstantiation with Protestant ideas like consubstantiation, stressing that only the Catholic and Orthodox faiths

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Why Skipping Sunday Mass Is a Serious Sin... Even If...

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2025/08/24

On The Patrick Madrid Show, Michelle from Kentucky asks: “If someone skips Mass but still does works of mercy, are they still in mortal sin? That just seems harsh.” Patrick’s answer: deliberately missing Sunday Mass without a serious reason is a grave sin. Why Missing Mass Matters The Catechism and Scripture agree that when you skip Mass, you’re saying “no” to the family meal Christ Himself established -- the Holy Sacrifice of the Mass. Patrick explains it this

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A Humility That Rests in God's Perfect Desires: The...

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2025/08/23

Humility is not about putting yourself down or walking around saying you’re unworthy. In this powerful episode of The Inner Life, host Patrick Conley and spiritual director Msgr. Thomas Richter show that true Catholic humility is about living in awe of God’s generosity and recognizing that every single good thing -- including your desire for holiness -- comes from Him. You can listen to the entire hourhere. Humility in Prayer The Catechism says it plainly: “Humility is the

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Is a Mass Invalid if the Priest is in Mortal Sin? :...

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2025/08/22

Patrick takes a call from John, a Protestant pastor in Texas, who asks whether the Mass is invalid if a Catholic priest celebrates it while in a state of mortal sin. Patrick explains that the Mass wouldstill be valid, because validity depends on three essential elements: form (the words of consecration), matter (unleavened bread and wine), and intention (the priest’s intention to confect the Eucharist). Patrick clarifies that while the Mass would remain valid, it could be illicit (unlawful) if

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"How Do I Keep Prayer from Becoming a Checklist?"...

The Best of the Week ·

2025/08/22

Patrick Madrid takes a call from Matt in Huntington Beach, who asks a very relatable question:How do I keep prayer intentional when I have so many intentions that it feels like a checklist? Patrick admits right away that he’s not speaking as a prayer “expert,” but as a fellow traveler who wrestles with the same distractions. He encourages you to pray at times and in places where the noise of life is quieter -- whether that’s at home in the early morning or during a visit to

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