Many people do not realize that there is a link between our faith and our finances. Yet if we are good stewards of all God’s blessings, it means we are good stewards of our worldly wealth, no matter how much or how little we have. As it says in Luke 16:11, “If, therefore, you have not been faithful in the use of worldly wealth who will entrust the true riches to you?" We are pleased to announce the return of Mr. Thomas Zordani to Radio Maria. Thomas is a published author of 7 books, including his best-seller Faith Finances. His book is unique, in that it received the Imprimatur and Nihil Obstat from Archbishop Samuel J.Aquilla of the Archdiocese of Denver. He is an active member of St. Gianna Baretta Molla Catholic Church in Denver, Colorado, a Eucharistic Minister, and highly active in Stewardship, Family Life, Men’s and Marriage Preparation ministries. After falling away from his faith in college, finding himself and his family in an unimaginable swamp of debt, and experiencing a period of homelessness for him and his family, he began a painstaking journey to learn about personal finances from the ultimate learning source — The Bible! Since 1994, he has conducted extensive research on biblical-stewardship concepts, is a gifted public speaker, and a renowned personal-finance counselor.
Steve Koob, founder and executive director of One More Soul, hosts a weekly program on Radio Maria, titled “The Quest for a Culture of Life in America” on Tuesdays at NOON eastern time (11am central). Each week Steve interviews someone who is making a significant contribution to the Culture of Life. The hope and prayer is that Radio Maria listeners will be inspired by these guests, and will find ways that they too can foster a Culture of Life in their community, Church, and family.
Our long-time presenter, Francesca Franchina, is changing direction. We invite you to listen to her delectable, motivational, reparational, inspirational and educational program, "HEARTY RECIPES FOR LIFE AND LOVE" in body, mind and The Holy Spirit! Francesca will share Biblical Wisdom, Biblical Healthy Foods, and her own "TYBO Tactics and Project TOTL" to help "Turn Your Brain On and Turn On To Life." Francesca shares the way with bread crumbs from heaven and the fruit of the Holy Spirit, helping to solve personal, communal, national and multicultural situations and challenges with her special "Recipes For Living Love!" Have your pen and TYBO:)TOTL Notebook and recipe cards handy and ready to roll; Mamma Francesca is back in town!
We are pleased to introduce the newest member of the Radio Maria family of presenters, Ms. Christine Rossi. Christine is a nationally recognized inspirational speaker whose reputation as a warm and witty trainer follows her everywhere. She is consecrated to the Immaculate Heart of Mary and she walks her talk. Her background is in education and business, but her best schooling came from the University of Life. She has travelled and lived in different areas of the United States and Europe, but feels at home no matter where she is speaking. During her travels, she heard many stories of negativity in the work place, as well as in personal lives. In her program, A Light in the World, it is Christine's intent to bring hope and love to all who feel fragile when negativity visits. She has been in compassionate ministries with hospice for 23 years, as well as serving as a regional director of the movement started by Saint Maximillian Kolbe, the Militia of the Immaculata. Christine will use some of his powerful meditations in her broadcasts as she seeks to bring all souls to Jesus' sacred heart through the Immaculate Heart of Mary.
Many of you are familiar with our current presenter, Mr. Isaac Longworth, and his program, Winning Souls for Christ. Isaac is originally from Woodstock, Ontario, where he comes from a large Catholic family having six younger siblings, and apart from a few years of Catholic public school, he was home-schooled for most of his life. After graduating high school, he went to Our Lady Seat of Wisdom College in Barry’s Bay, Ontario for two years before entering seminary with the Companions of the Cross. He is now in his sixth year of formation with the Companions of the Cross, and studies theology at Sacred Heart Major Seminary in Detroit, Michigan. While in formation, he has been a part of many evangelical-focused retreats and programs, either as a speaker, prayer minister, worship team member, leader/organizer. In his new program, Heroes of the Faith, he will focus on one Saint in particular each episode. The listener will hear about the details of his/her life and learn of the virtues or life lessons that we can learn from the Saint's life.
Battle Ready with Fr. Dan Reehil is a new program on Radio Maria that strives to fortify, strengthen, and embolden the people of God, making them battle ready to advance the Gospel and the Kingdom of God. Battle Ready will study the scriptures and Church Tradition to form devout and holy soldiers for the Church Militant. The program seeks to guide ordinary people into the extraordinary future that God is currently unfolding before our very eyes. We are living in the most exciting of times as the Triumph of the Immaculate Heart is imminent, and the time is fast approaching for Our Mother and Queen, The Blessed Virgin Mary, to crush the head of the serpent. The clarion call of Our Lady is sounding to “rouse the warriors to arms” (Joel 3:9) and take up the battle for souls. Won’t you please join in this battle?
Many of you are familiar with our current presenter, Mr. Isaac Longworth, and his program, Winning Souls for Christ. Isaac is originally from Woodstock, Ontario, where he comes from a large Catholic family having six younger siblings, and apart from a few years of Catholic public school, he was home-schooled for most of his life. After graduating high school, he went to Our Lady Seat of Wisdom College in Barry’s Bay, Ontario for two years before entering seminary with the Companions of the Cross. He is now in his sixth year of formation with the Companions of the Cross, and studies theology at Sacred Heart Major Seminary in Detroit, Michigan. While in formation, he has been a part of many evangelical-focused retreats and programs, either as a speaker, prayer minister, worship team member, leader/organizer. In his new program, Heroes of the Faith, he will focus on one Saint in particular each episode. The listener will hear about the details of his/her life and learn of the virtues or life lessons that we can learn from the Saint's life.
Sacred Treasures is a weekly interview program on Radio Maria hosted by Kathie Duggan. Each week, Kathie interviews Catholics from around the world and all walks of life about their faith journey and work in building the Kingdom of God.
Faith and Sport is a show that is fueled by The Office of Church and Sport, a council for the laity created by Pope John Paul II due to the significance of sport in our culture. The show mirrors contemporary sports talk, but includes dialogue regarding morality, character and ethics as it relates to the actions and comments made by athletes, administrators, officials, coaches, and fans at every level. Joined in studio by radio veteran Ed Billick, professor of Sport Sciences John Acquaviva (Wingate University) will discuss current issues in sport, and have conversations with former/current players and coaches as well those who teach and write about sport and spirituality. Listeners will have the opportunity to call in, text or email during show to make comments or ask questions.
The Gospel of Life is co-hosted by Priests for Life Executive Director Janet Morana, and National Director Father Frank Pavone. This program introduces listeners to the ministries that fall under the Priests for Life/Gospel of Life Ministries umbrella, and takes and in-depth look at life issues from every angle, including: abortion regret, post-abortion healing, the pro-life youth movement, and the impact of abortion on the African-American and Latino communities.
This program is a journey in which we explore aspects of our faith and their part in renewing our relationship with God in this Year of Faith.
Battle Ready with Fr. Dan Reehil is a new program on Radio Maria that strives to fortify, strengthen, and embolden the people of God, making them battle ready to advance the Gospel and the Kingdom of God. Battle Ready will study the scriptures and Church Tradition to form devout and holy soldiers for the Church Militant. The program seeks to guide ordinary people into the extraordinary future that God is currently unfolding before our very eyes. We are living in the most exciting of times as the Triumph of the Immaculate Heart is imminent, and the time is fast approaching for Our Mother and Queen, The Blessed Virgin Mary, to crush the head of the serpent. The clarion call of Our Lady is sounding to “rouse the warriors to arms” (Joel 3:9) and take up the battle for souls. Won’t you please join in this battle?
The School of Mary (A Kindergarten of the Divine Will) We are pleased to announce a new program on Radio Maria, The School of Mary (A Kindergarten of The Divine Will). This program will be hosted by Mr. Peter DePalma, and joined each week by Mother Gabrielle Marie and The Benedictine Daughters of Divine Will, coming to us live from Italy! Peter was born and raised in New Jersey. He is the former co-host of Crisis of Truth Shield of Faith on Holy Spirit Radio, a Benedictine Oblate of Divine Will (Third Order), and custodian of Mary’s Hill Divine Will Cloister and The School of Mary at Mary’s Hill. He is also the current host of The School of Mary at Mary’s Hill Contemplative Divine Will Cenacle, broadcasting into over 20 countries. Peter resides in Kunkletown, Pennsylvania. Mother Gabrielle Marie, Mother Superior and foundress of the Benedictine Daughters of Divine Will, began her religious life as a Poor Clare of Perpetual Adoration in the United States. For thirty-three years, she learned much under the holy guidance of her late Abbess Mother Angelica, foundress of the Shrine of the Most Blessed Sacrament and EWTN (Eternal Word Television Network). Despite meeting many well-known and even saintly religious figures through her monastery’s connection with the highly successful Catholic television network, the most significant moment in Mother Gabrielle Marie’s life came in 1998 through the hands of a young postulant under her care. Through a simple request for permission to read a book given to the sister by her grandmother, Mother discovered began reading and instantly fell in love with the Divine Will writings of the Servant of God, Luisa Piccarreta. Moving ahead to 2009, after nine years as Vicar and sixteen years as Novice Mistress, Mother Gabrielle Marie received a sabbatical. Needing some time to adjust to life away from the cloister, she decided to make a retreat at a Benedictine monastery with her long-time friend and spiritual director, Fr. Jacques Daley, OSB. After much time in prayerful discernment with him and Fr. Elijah – a Benedictine monk also under Fr. Jacques’ direction and enamored with “little” Luisa’s works – the Holy Spirit placed something surprising on each of their hearts. With Fr. Jacques’ encouragement, both Mother Gabrielle Marie and Fr. Elijah felt a clear call by God to found a new monastic community in Italy dedicated to Eucharistic adoration and Luisa Piccarreta’s writings on how to live in God’s Most Holy and Divine Will. Composed of brothers, sisters, and laity, the community would strive to unite the Benedictine spirit of prayer, work, and hospitality to the life of the Holy Family, turning their respective monasteries and homes into little Nazareth's.
We are pleased to introduce the newest member of the Radio Maria family of presenters, Ms. Christine Rossi. Christine is a nationally recognized inspirational speaker whose reputation as a warm and witty trainer follows her everywhere. She is consecrated to the Immaculate Heart of Mary and she walks her talk. Her background is in education and business, but her best schooling came from the University of Life. She has travelled and lived in different areas of the United States and Europe, but feels at home no matter where she is speaking. During her travels, she heard many stories of negativity in the work place, as well as in personal lives. In her program, A Light in the World, it is Christine's intent to bring hope and love to all who feel fragile when negativity visits. She has been in compassionate ministries with hospice for 23 years, as well as serving as a regional director of the movement started by Saint Maximillian Kolbe, the Militia of the Immaculata. Christine will use some of his powerful meditations in her broadcasts as she seeks to bring all souls to Jesus' sacred heart through the Immaculate Heart of Mary.
Battle Ready with Fr. Dan Reehil is a new program on Radio Maria that strives to fortify, strengthen, and embolden the people of God, making them battle ready to advance the Gospel and the Kingdom of God. Battle Ready will study the scriptures and Church Tradition to form devout and holy soldiers for the Church Militant. The program seeks to guide ordinary people into the extraordinary future that God is currently unfolding before our very eyes. We are living in the most exciting of times as the Triumph of the Immaculate Heart is imminent, and the time is fast approaching for Our Mother and Queen, The Blessed Virgin Mary, to crush the head of the serpent. The clarion call of Our Lady is sounding to “rouse the warriors to arms” (Joel 3:9) and take up the battle for souls. Won’t you please join in this battle?
Many of you are familiar with our current presenter, Mr. Isaac Longworth, and his program, Winning Souls for Christ. Isaac is originally from Woodstock, Ontario, where he comes from a large Catholic family having six younger siblings, and apart from a few years of Catholic public school, he was home-schooled for most of his life. After graduating high school, he went to Our Lady Seat of Wisdom College in Barry’s Bay, Ontario for two years before entering seminary with the Companions of the Cross. He is now in his sixth year of formation with the Companions of the Cross, and studies theology at Sacred Heart Major Seminary in Detroit, Michigan. While in formation, he has been a part of many evangelical-focused retreats and programs, either as a speaker, prayer minister, worship team member, leader/organizer. In his new program, Heroes of the Faith, he will focus on one Saint in particular each episode. The listener will hear about the details of his/her life and learn of the virtues or life lessons that we can learn from the Saint's life.
Steve Koob, founder and executive director of One More Soul, hosts a weekly program on Radio Maria, titled “The Quest for a Culture of Life in America” on Tuesdays at NOON eastern time (11am central). Each week Steve interviews someone who is making a significant contribution to the Culture of Life. The hope and prayer is that Radio Maria listeners will be inspired by these guests, and will find ways that they too can foster a Culture of Life in their community, Church, and family.
The School of Mary (A Kindergarten of the Divine Will) We are pleased to announce a new program on Radio Maria, The School of Mary (A Kindergarten of The Divine Will). This program will be hosted by Mr. Peter DePalma, and joined each week by Mother Gabrielle Marie and The Benedictine Daughters of Divine Will, coming to us live from Italy! Peter was born and raised in New Jersey. He is the former co-host of Crisis of Truth Shield of Faith on Holy Spirit Radio, a Benedictine Oblate of Divine Will (Third Order), and custodian of Mary’s Hill Divine Will Cloister and The School of Mary at Mary’s Hill. He is also the current host of The School of Mary at Mary’s Hill Contemplative Divine Will Cenacle, broadcasting into over 20 countries. Peter resides in Kunkletown, Pennsylvania. Mother Gabrielle Marie, Mother Superior and foundress of the Benedictine Daughters of Divine Will, began her religious life as a Poor Clare of Perpetual Adoration in the United States. For thirty-three years, she learned much under the holy guidance of her late Abbess Mother Angelica, foundress of the Shrine of the Most Blessed Sacrament and EWTN (Eternal Word Television Network). Despite meeting many well-known and even saintly religious figures through her monastery’s connection with the highly successful Catholic television network, the most significant moment in Mother Gabrielle Marie’s life came in 1998 through the hands of a young postulant under her care. Through a simple request for permission to read a book given to the sister by her grandmother, Mother discovered began reading and instantly fell in love with the Divine Will writings of the Servant of God, Luisa Piccarreta. Moving ahead to 2009, after nine years as Vicar and sixteen years as Novice Mistress, Mother Gabrielle Marie received a sabbatical. Needing some time to adjust to life away from the cloister, she decided to make a retreat at a Benedictine monastery with her long-time friend and spiritual director, Fr. Jacques Daley, OSB. After much time in prayerful discernment with him and Fr. Elijah – a Benedictine monk also under Fr. Jacques’ direction and enamored with “little” Luisa’s works – the Holy Spirit placed something surprising on each of their hearts. With Fr. Jacques’ encouragement, both Mother Gabrielle Marie and Fr. Elijah felt a clear call by God to found a new monastic community in Italy dedicated to Eucharistic adoration and Luisa Piccarreta’s writings on how to live in God’s Most Holy and Divine Will. Composed of brothers, sisters, and laity, the community would strive to unite the Benedictine spirit of prayer, work, and hospitality to the life of the Holy Family, turning their respective monasteries and homes into little Nazareth's.
The Gospel of Life is co-hosted by Priests for Life Executive Director Janet Morana, and National Director Father Frank Pavone. This program introduces listeners to the ministries that fall under the Priests for Life/Gospel of Life Ministries umbrella, and takes and in-depth look at life issues from every angle, including: abortion regret, post-abortion healing, the pro-life youth movement, and the impact of abortion on the African-American and Latino communities.
Chuck Webster will present the program focusing on the promotion, explanation and spread of the Flame of Love Devotion that Mary brings to her children through Elizabeth Kindlemann, a Hungarian mystic (1961-1981). Tune in on the 1st, 3rd, and 5th Thursdays of the month at 11am central (12pm eastern) to learn more about this devotion of Our Lady.
Battle Ready with Fr. Dan Reehil is a new program on Radio Maria that strives to fortify, strengthen, and embolden the people of God, making them battle ready to advance the Gospel and the Kingdom of God. Battle Ready will study the scriptures and Church Tradition to form devout and holy soldiers for the Church Militant. The program seeks to guide ordinary people into the extraordinary future that God is currently unfolding before our very eyes. We are living in the most exciting of times as the Triumph of the Immaculate Heart is imminent, and the time is fast approaching for Our Mother and Queen, The Blessed Virgin Mary, to crush the head of the serpent. The clarion call of Our Lady is sounding to “rouse the warriors to arms” (Joel 3:9) and take up the battle for souls. Won’t you please join in this battle?
We are pleased to introduce the newest member of the Radio Maria family of presenters, Ms. Christine Rossi. Christine is a nationally recognized inspirational speaker whose reputation as a warm and witty trainer follows her everywhere. She is consecrated to the Immaculate Heart of Mary and she walks her talk. Her background is in education and business, but her best schooling came from the University of Life. She has travelled and lived in different areas of the United States and Europe, but feels at home no matter where she is speaking. During her travels, she heard many stories of negativity in the work place, as well as in personal lives. In her program, A Light in the World, it is Christine's intent to bring hope and love to all who feel fragile when negativity visits. She has been in compassionate ministries with hospice for 23 years, as well as serving as a regional director of the movement started by Saint Maximillian Kolbe, the Militia of the Immaculata. Christine will use some of his powerful meditations in her broadcasts as she seeks to bring all souls to Jesus' sacred heart through the Immaculate Heart of Mary.
We are proud to re-introduce a former member of our Radio Maria family of inspiring presenters, Annie Karto. Annie is an award winning Catholic singer/songwriter and inspirational speaker. Called the “Catholic Joan Baez” by her contemporaries, Annie has traveled the country extensively these past 15 years, her ministry taking her to Europe, New Zealand, Rwanda, Africa, Guatemala, and Trinidad. Annie weaves her songs in and out of her testimonies. If you want to be brought out of the darkness of this world into the light of Christ, Annie will do that not only with her magnificent voice, but also by being Annie. Her program, Vigilant Heart, will focus on having our hearts ready to receive the Lord on a daily basis, and fine tuning our hearing for the Holy Spirit to guide us.
This program is a journey in which we explore aspects of our faith and their part in renewing our relationship with God in this Year of Faith.
Battle Ready with Fr. Dan Reehil is a new program on Radio Maria that strives to fortify, strengthen, and embolden the people of God, making them battle ready to advance the Gospel and the Kingdom of God. Battle Ready will study the scriptures and Church Tradition to form devout and holy soldiers for the Church Militant. The program seeks to guide ordinary people into the extraordinary future that God is currently unfolding before our very eyes. We are living in the most exciting of times as the Triumph of the Immaculate Heart is imminent, and the time is fast approaching for Our Mother and Queen, The Blessed Virgin Mary, to crush the head of the serpent. The clarion call of Our Lady is sounding to “rouse the warriors to arms” (Joel 3:9) and take up the battle for souls. Won’t you please join in this battle?
Many of you are familiar with our current presenter, Mr. Isaac Longworth, and his program, Winning Souls for Christ. Isaac is originally from Woodstock, Ontario, where he comes from a large Catholic family having six younger siblings, and apart from a few years of Catholic public school, he was home-schooled for most of his life. After graduating high school, he went to Our Lady Seat of Wisdom College in Barry’s Bay, Ontario for two years before entering seminary with the Companions of the Cross. He is now in his sixth year of formation with the Companions of the Cross, and studies theology at Sacred Heart Major Seminary in Detroit, Michigan. While in formation, he has been a part of many evangelical-focused retreats and programs, either as a speaker, prayer minister, worship team member, leader/organizer. In his new program, Heroes of the Faith, he will focus on one Saint in particular each episode. The listener will hear about the details of his/her life and learn of the virtues or life lessons that we can learn from the Saint's life.
Our long-time presenter, Francesca Franchina, is changing direction. We invite you to listen to her delectable, motivational, reparational, inspirational and educational program, "HEARTY RECIPES FOR LIFE AND LOVE" in body, mind and The Holy Spirit! Francesca will share Biblical Wisdom, Biblical Healthy Foods, and her own "TYBO Tactics and Project TOTL" to help "Turn Your Brain On and Turn On To Life." Francesca shares the way with bread crumbs from heaven and the fruit of the Holy Spirit, helping to solve personal, communal, national and multicultural situations and challenges with her special "Recipes For Living Love!" Have your pen and TYBO:)TOTL Notebook and recipe cards handy and ready to roll; Mamma Francesca is back in town!
Faith and Sport is a show that is fueled by The Office of Church and Sport, a council for the laity created by Pope John Paul II due to the significance of sport in our culture. The show mirrors contemporary sports talk, but includes dialogue regarding morality, character and ethics as it relates to the actions and comments made by athletes, administrators, officials, coaches, and fans at every level. Joined in studio by radio veteran Ed Billick, professor of Sport Sciences John Acquaviva (Wingate University) will discuss current issues in sport, and have conversations with former/current players and coaches as well those who teach and write about sport and spirituality. Listeners will have the opportunity to call in, text or email during show to make comments or ask questions.
We are pleased to introduce the newest member of the Radio Maria family of presenters, Ms. Christine Rossi. Christine is a nationally recognized inspirational speaker whose reputation as a warm and witty trainer follows her everywhere. She is consecrated to the Immaculate Heart of Mary and she walks her talk. Her background is in education and business, but her best schooling came from the University of Life. She has travelled and lived in different areas of the United States and Europe, but feels at home no matter where she is speaking. During her travels, she heard many stories of negativity in the work place, as well as in personal lives. In her program, A Light in the World, it is Christine's intent to bring hope and love to all who feel fragile when negativity visits. She has been in compassionate ministries with hospice for 23 years, as well as serving as a regional director of the movement started by Saint Maximillian Kolbe, the Militia of the Immaculata. Christine will use some of his powerful meditations in her broadcasts as she seeks to bring all souls to Jesus' sacred heart through the Immaculate Heart of Mary.
Family Caregiving focuses on the needs of those who care for aging parents, spouses with illnesses, disease or injury, and those who care for family members with disabilities. Demographers estimate that over 40 million people in the United States are family caregivers and that between seven and eight million provide care for someone on a daily basis. That care involves administering medication, feeding, toilet, dressing, spending time, caring for the loved one’s surroundings, addressing psychological needs, assisting with finances and more. This program aims to inform, educate, engage and uplift those who care for loved ones across the nation.
The idea for "Aim High" is based on the instructions for safe drivers and developed into instructions for the spiritual life. I would hope to discuss, using the Scriptures of the day or the week, keeping our sights set high in living our faith. I hope to have guests who could exemplify this in their lives and ministry.
We are pleased to introduce the newest member of the Radio Maria family of presenters, Ms. Christine Rossi. Christine is a nationally recognized inspirational speaker whose reputation as a warm and witty trainer follows her everywhere. She is consecrated to the Immaculate Heart of Mary and she walks her talk. Her background is in education and business, but her best schooling came from the University of Life. She has travelled and lived in different areas of the United States and Europe, but feels at home no matter where she is speaking. During her travels, she heard many stories of negativity in the work place, as well as in personal lives. In her program, A Light in the World, it is Christine's intent to bring hope and love to all who feel fragile when negativity visits. She has been in compassionate ministries with hospice for 23 years, as well as serving as a regional director of the movement started by Saint Maximillian Kolbe, the Militia of the Immaculata. Christine will use some of his powerful meditations in her broadcasts as she seeks to bring all souls to Jesus' sacred heart through the Immaculate Heart of Mary.
Battle Ready with Fr. Dan Reehil is a new program on Radio Maria that strives to fortify, strengthen, and embolden the people of God, making them battle ready to advance the Gospel and the Kingdom of God. Battle Ready will study the scriptures and Church Tradition to form devout and holy soldiers for the Church Militant. The program seeks to guide ordinary people into the extraordinary future that God is currently unfolding before our very eyes. We are living in the most exciting of times as the Triumph of the Immaculate Heart is imminent, and the time is fast approaching for Our Mother and Queen, The Blessed Virgin Mary, to crush the head of the serpent. The clarion call of Our Lady is sounding to “rouse the warriors to arms” (Joel 3:9) and take up the battle for souls. Won’t you please join in this battle?
Catholic Kaleidoscope is hosted by Alyssa Bormes. Alyssa holds a Master’s degree in Catholic Studies from the University of St. Thomas in St. Paul, Minnesota, and a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from the University of Minnesota. She is the author of The Catechism of Hockey, in which she uses the metaphor of hockey and sports devotion to explain the responsibility of Catholic parents to raise their children in the teachings of the Church. Currently, she is the Assistant to the President of The American Chesterton Society. In her spare time, she is a popular speaker and retreat leader on a range of Catholic topics, and is known for her gift of igniting a newfound sense of wonder in the church using storytelling, humor and analogy. Alyssa truly has a “kaleidoscope” of gifts to offer our Radio Maria listeners.
The Gospel of Life is co-hosted by Priests for Life Executive Director Janet Morana, and National Director Father Frank Pavone. This program introduces listeners to the ministries that fall under the Priests for Life/Gospel of Life Ministries umbrella, and takes and in-depth look at life issues from every angle, including: abortion regret, post-abortion healing, the pro-life youth movement, and the impact of abortion on the African-American and Latino communities.
We are so happy to re-introduce a former host to Radio Maria – Fr. Thomas J. Loya. Many of you may remember Father Loya’s program, Beyond the Veil. Fr. Loya is currently the pastor of Annunciation of the Mother of God Byzantine Catholic Parish in Homer Glen, Illinois. Father is a wonderful and inspiring preacher, and we are blessed that he was able to return to Radio Maria. Before entering the seminary, Fr. Loya earned a degree from the Cleveland Institute of Art and pursued a career in commercial art and design. He later completed his studies for the priesthood in both Pennsylvania and Rome where he attended the North American College earning an STB from the Angelicum University. Ordained in 1982, he later added to his Bachelor of Fine Arts by earning a Masters in Counseling and Human Services. Fr. Loya has served the Church in youth and young adult ministry, as well as an artist and design consultant. He has directed many retreats and has been a guest speaker at several conventions including World Youth Day 2002.
Battle Ready with Fr. Dan Reehil is a new program on Radio Maria that strives to fortify, strengthen, and embolden the people of God, making them battle ready to advance the Gospel and the Kingdom of God. Battle Ready will study the scriptures and Church Tradition to form devout and holy soldiers for the Church Militant. The program seeks to guide ordinary people into the extraordinary future that God is currently unfolding before our very eyes. We are living in the most exciting of times as the Triumph of the Immaculate Heart is imminent, and the time is fast approaching for Our Mother and Queen, The Blessed Virgin Mary, to crush the head of the serpent. The clarion call of Our Lady is sounding to “rouse the warriors to arms” (Joel 3:9) and take up the battle for souls. Won’t you please join in this battle?
Many of you are familiar with our current presenter, Mr. Isaac Longworth, and his program, Winning Souls for Christ. Isaac is originally from Woodstock, Ontario, where he comes from a large Catholic family having six younger siblings, and apart from a few years of Catholic public school, he was home-schooled for most of his life. After graduating high school, he went to Our Lady Seat of Wisdom College in Barry’s Bay, Ontario for two years before entering seminary with the Companions of the Cross. He is now in his sixth year of formation with the Companions of the Cross, and studies theology at Sacred Heart Major Seminary in Detroit, Michigan. While in formation, he has been a part of many evangelical-focused retreats and programs, either as a speaker, prayer minister, worship team member, leader/organizer. In his new program, Heroes of the Faith, he will focus on one Saint in particular each episode. The listener will hear about the details of his/her life and learn of the virtues or life lessons that we can learn from the Saint's life.
The School of Mary (A Kindergarten of the Divine Will) We are pleased to announce a new program on Radio Maria, The School of Mary (A Kindergarten of The Divine Will). This program will be hosted by Mr. Peter DePalma, and joined each week by Mother Gabrielle Marie and The Benedictine Daughters of Divine Will, coming to us live from Italy! Peter was born and raised in New Jersey. He is the former co-host of Crisis of Truth Shield of Faith on Holy Spirit Radio, a Benedictine Oblate of Divine Will (Third Order), and custodian of Mary’s Hill Divine Will Cloister and The School of Mary at Mary’s Hill. He is also the current host of The School of Mary at Mary’s Hill Contemplative Divine Will Cenacle, broadcasting into over 20 countries. Peter resides in Kunkletown, Pennsylvania. Mother Gabrielle Marie, Mother Superior and foundress of the Benedictine Daughters of Divine Will, began her religious life as a Poor Clare of Perpetual Adoration in the United States. For thirty-three years, she learned much under the holy guidance of her late Abbess Mother Angelica, foundress of the Shrine of the Most Blessed Sacrament and EWTN (Eternal Word Television Network). Despite meeting many well-known and even saintly religious figures through her monastery’s connection with the highly successful Catholic television network, the most significant moment in Mother Gabrielle Marie’s life came in 1998 through the hands of a young postulant under her care. Through a simple request for permission to read a book given to the sister by her grandmother, Mother discovered began reading and instantly fell in love with the Divine Will writings of the Servant of God, Luisa Piccarreta. Moving ahead to 2009, after nine years as Vicar and sixteen years as Novice Mistress, Mother Gabrielle Marie received a sabbatical. Needing some time to adjust to life away from the cloister, she decided to make a retreat at a Benedictine monastery with her long-time friend and spiritual director, Fr. Jacques Daley, OSB. After much time in prayerful discernment with him and Fr. Elijah – a Benedictine monk also under Fr. Jacques’ direction and enamored with “little” Luisa’s works – the Holy Spirit placed something surprising on each of their hearts. With Fr. Jacques’ encouragement, both Mother Gabrielle Marie and Fr. Elijah felt a clear call by God to found a new monastic community in Italy dedicated to Eucharistic adoration and Luisa Piccarreta’s writings on how to live in God’s Most Holy and Divine Will. Composed of brothers, sisters, and laity, the community would strive to unite the Benedictine spirit of prayer, work, and hospitality to the life of the Holy Family, turning their respective monasteries and homes into little Nazareth's.
Chuck Webster will present the program focusing on the promotion, explanation and spread of the Flame of Love Devotion that Mary brings to her children through Elizabeth Kindlemann, a Hungarian mystic (1961-1981). Tune in on the 1st, 3rd, and 5th Thursdays of the month at 11am central (12pm eastern) to learn more about this devotion of Our Lady.
Please join the Marian Research Institute at the University of Dayton (UD) in Dayton, Ohio as they explore current Marian research topics presented by faculty, staff and the students.
This new series, entitled "Marian Studies & Spirituality" will present information about the Virgin Mary and lead you to a more loving knowledge of her. When we learn more about Mary, we develop a more complete knowledge of Christ, His Church and Christian Life.
A fun examination of the Church our Lord established. Basic catechesis for our day
Our long-time presenter, Francesca Franchina, is changing direction. We invite you to listen to her delectable, motivational, reparational, inspirational and educational program, "HEARTY RECIPES FOR LIFE AND LOVE" in body, mind and The Holy Spirit! Francesca will share Biblical Wisdom, Biblical Healthy Foods, and her own "TYBO Tactics and Project TOTL" to help "Turn Your Brain On and Turn On To Life." Francesca shares the way with bread crumbs from heaven and the fruit of the Holy Spirit, helping to solve personal, communal, national and multicultural situations and challenges with her special "Recipes For Living Love!" Have your pen and TYBO:)TOTL Notebook and recipe cards handy and ready to roll; Mamma Francesca is back in town!
We would like to introduce our listeners to Marta Vargas, a new presenter on Radio Maria. Marta is a singer, songwriter and speaker, born and raised in San Juan, Puerto Rico. Although music is a huge passion of hers, her greater passion is simply being present to the moment as God takes her on her journey, regardless of what that might look like, what she may be doing, or how. She currently moves in the corporate world in the field of sales and has served in a wide range of industries from hospitality and conference planning, to consumer products, television advertising, and medical sales. Prior to that, she worked 10 years for the Archdiocese of Miami in various roles for the offices of Campus Ministry, Family Life, and Youth and Young Adult Ministry. During her time there, she served as blogger, TV Mass Cantor, and Producer/Host for two radio programs. She continues to serve the Archdiocese of Miami in various ways including teaching for the School of Lay Ministry and singing at two parishes,
Battle Ready with Fr. Dan Reehil is a new program on Radio Maria that strives to fortify, strengthen, and embolden the people of God, making them battle ready to advance the Gospel and the Kingdom of God. Battle Ready will study the scriptures and Church Tradition to form devout and holy soldiers for the Church Militant. The program seeks to guide ordinary people into the extraordinary future that God is currently unfolding before our very eyes. We are living in the most exciting of times as the Triumph of the Immaculate Heart is imminent, and the time is fast approaching for Our Mother and Queen, The Blessed Virgin Mary, to crush the head of the serpent. The clarion call of Our Lady is sounding to “rouse the warriors to arms” (Joel 3:9) and take up the battle for souls. Won’t you please join in this battle?
We are pleased to introduce you to our newest presenter, Dr. Patrick J. DiVietri. Dr. DiVietri is a Licensed Professional Counselor with a Bachelors Degree and a Masters Degree from Franciscan University of Steubenville. He has been in the field of mental health as a professional since 2009, with an extensive background in individual counseling, marriage counseling and family counseling for a wide range of issues. He is the founder and Executive Director of The Family Life Institute, and is recognized by the Pontifical Council for the Family as an authority in marriage and family. Dr. DiVietri has had a devotion to Teresa of Avila most of his life. He spent 8 years as formation director for the Carmelite OCDS community in Marinwood, California, and covered all three of St. Teresa's major books. He is also a musician, having written more than two hundred ballads in the Christian idiom. As he continued to work and study Teresa's writing, he used her work to help others overcome the symptoms of mental illness. His program will look at Teresa of Avila, presenting her spirituality and its simplicity.
We are so happy to re-introduce a former host to Radio Maria – Fr. Thomas J. Loya. Many of you may remember Father Loya’s program, Beyond the Veil. Fr. Loya is currently the pastor of Annunciation of the Mother of God Byzantine Catholic Parish in Homer Glen, Illinois. Father is a wonderful and inspiring preacher, and we are blessed that he was able to return to Radio Maria. Before entering the seminary, Fr. Loya earned a degree from the Cleveland Institute of Art and pursued a career in commercial art and design. He later completed his studies for the priesthood in both Pennsylvania and Rome where he attended the North American College earning an STB from the Angelicum University. Ordained in 1982, he later added to his Bachelor of Fine Arts by earning a Masters in Counseling and Human Services. Fr. Loya has served the Church in youth and young adult ministry, as well as an artist and design consultant. He has directed many retreats and has been a guest speaker at several conventions including World Youth Day 2002.
Battle Ready with Fr. Dan Reehil is a new program on Radio Maria that strives to fortify, strengthen, and embolden the people of God, making them battle ready to advance the Gospel and the Kingdom of God. Battle Ready will study the scriptures and Church Tradition to form devout and holy soldiers for the Church Militant. The program seeks to guide ordinary people into the extraordinary future that God is currently unfolding before our very eyes. We are living in the most exciting of times as the Triumph of the Immaculate Heart is imminent, and the time is fast approaching for Our Mother and Queen, The Blessed Virgin Mary, to crush the head of the serpent. The clarion call of Our Lady is sounding to “rouse the warriors to arms” (Joel 3:9) and take up the battle for souls. Won’t you please join in this battle?
The idea for "Aim High" is based on the instructions for safe drivers and developed into instructions for the spiritual life. I would hope to discuss, using the Scriptures of the day or the week, keeping our sights set high in living our faith. I hope to have guests who could exemplify this in their lives and ministry.
Many people do not realize that there is a link between our faith and our finances. Yet if we are good stewards of all God’s blessings, it means we are good stewards of our worldly wealth, no matter how much or how little we have. As it says in Luke 16:11, “If, therefore, you have not been faithful in the use of worldly wealth who will entrust the true riches to you?" We are pleased to announce the return of Mr. Thomas Zordani to Radio Maria. Thomas is a published author of 7 books, including his best-seller Faith Finances. His book is unique, in that it received the Imprimatur and Nihil Obstat from Archbishop Samuel J.Aquilla of the Archdiocese of Denver. He is an active member of St. Gianna Baretta Molla Catholic Church in Denver, Colorado, a Eucharistic Minister, and highly active in Stewardship, Family Life, Men’s and Marriage Preparation ministries. After falling away from his faith in college, finding himself and his family in an unimaginable swamp of debt, and experiencing a period of homelessness for him and his family, he began a painstaking journey to learn about personal finances from the ultimate learning source — The Bible! Since 1994, he has conducted extensive research on biblical-stewardship concepts, is a gifted public speaker, and a renowned personal-finance counselor.
Many of you are familiar with our current presenter, Mr. Isaac Longworth, and his program, Winning Souls for Christ. Isaac is originally from Woodstock, Ontario, where he comes from a large Catholic family having six younger siblings, and apart from a few years of Catholic public school, he was home-schooled for most of his life. After graduating high school, he went to Our Lady Seat of Wisdom College in Barry’s Bay, Ontario for two years before entering seminary with the Companions of the Cross. He is now in his sixth year of formation with the Companions of the Cross, and studies theology at Sacred Heart Major Seminary in Detroit, Michigan. While in formation, he has been a part of many evangelical-focused retreats and programs, either as a speaker, prayer minister, worship team member, leader/organizer. In his new program, Heroes of the Faith, he will focus on one Saint in particular each episode. The listener will hear about the details of his/her life and learn of the virtues or life lessons that we can learn from the Saint's life.
Battle Ready with Fr. Dan Reehil is a new program on Radio Maria that strives to fortify, strengthen, and embolden the people of God, making them battle ready to advance the Gospel and the Kingdom of God. Battle Ready will study the scriptures and Church Tradition to form devout and holy soldiers for the Church Militant. The program seeks to guide ordinary people into the extraordinary future that God is currently unfolding before our very eyes. We are living in the most exciting of times as the Triumph of the Immaculate Heart is imminent, and the time is fast approaching for Our Mother and Queen, The Blessed Virgin Mary, to crush the head of the serpent. The clarion call of Our Lady is sounding to “rouse the warriors to arms” (Joel 3:9) and take up the battle for souls. Won’t you please join in this battle?
We would like to introduce our listeners to Marta Vargas, a new presenter on Radio Maria. Marta is a singer, songwriter and speaker, born and raised in San Juan, Puerto Rico. Although music is a huge passion of hers, her greater passion is simply being present to the moment as God takes her on her journey, regardless of what that might look like, what she may be doing, or how. She currently moves in the corporate world in the field of sales and has served in a wide range of industries from hospitality and conference planning, to consumer products, television advertising, and medical sales. Prior to that, she worked 10 years for the Archdiocese of Miami in various roles for the offices of Campus Ministry, Family Life, and Youth and Young Adult Ministry. During her time there, she served as blogger, TV Mass Cantor, and Producer/Host for two radio programs. She continues to serve the Archdiocese of Miami in various ways including teaching for the School of Lay Ministry and singing at two parishes,
Battle Ready with Fr. Dan Reehil is a new program on Radio Maria that strives to fortify, strengthen, and embolden the people of God, making them battle ready to advance the Gospel and the Kingdom of God. Battle Ready will study the scriptures and Church Tradition to form devout and holy soldiers for the Church Militant. The program seeks to guide ordinary people into the extraordinary future that God is currently unfolding before our very eyes. We are living in the most exciting of times as the Triumph of the Immaculate Heart is imminent, and the time is fast approaching for Our Mother and Queen, The Blessed Virgin Mary, to crush the head of the serpent. The clarion call of Our Lady is sounding to “rouse the warriors to arms” (Joel 3:9) and take up the battle for souls. Won’t you please join in this battle?
The School of Mary (A Kindergarten of the Divine Will) We are pleased to announce a new program on Radio Maria, The School of Mary (A Kindergarten of The Divine Will). This program will be hosted by Mr. Peter DePalma, and joined each week by Mother Gabrielle Marie and The Benedictine Daughters of Divine Will, coming to us live from Italy! Peter was born and raised in New Jersey. He is the former co-host of Crisis of Truth Shield of Faith on Holy Spirit Radio, a Benedictine Oblate of Divine Will (Third Order), and custodian of Mary’s Hill Divine Will Cloister and The School of Mary at Mary’s Hill. He is also the current host of The School of Mary at Mary’s Hill Contemplative Divine Will Cenacle, broadcasting into over 20 countries. Peter resides in Kunkletown, Pennsylvania. Mother Gabrielle Marie, Mother Superior and foundress of the Benedictine Daughters of Divine Will, began her religious life as a Poor Clare of Perpetual Adoration in the United States. For thirty-three years, she learned much under the holy guidance of her late Abbess Mother Angelica, foundress of the Shrine of the Most Blessed Sacrament and EWTN (Eternal Word Television Network). Despite meeting many well-known and even saintly religious figures through her monastery’s connection with the highly successful Catholic television network, the most significant moment in Mother Gabrielle Marie’s life came in 1998 through the hands of a young postulant under her care. Through a simple request for permission to read a book given to the sister by her grandmother, Mother discovered began reading and instantly fell in love with the Divine Will writings of the Servant of God, Luisa Piccarreta. Moving ahead to 2009, after nine years as Vicar and sixteen years as Novice Mistress, Mother Gabrielle Marie received a sabbatical. Needing some time to adjust to life away from the cloister, she decided to make a retreat at a Benedictine monastery with her long-time friend and spiritual director, Fr. Jacques Daley, OSB. After much time in prayerful discernment with him and Fr. Elijah – a Benedictine monk also under Fr. Jacques’ direction and enamored with “little” Luisa’s works – the Holy Spirit placed something surprising on each of their hearts. With Fr. Jacques’ encouragement, both Mother Gabrielle Marie and Fr. Elijah felt a clear call by God to found a new monastic community in Italy dedicated to Eucharistic adoration and Luisa Piccarreta’s writings on how to live in God’s Most Holy and Divine Will. Composed of brothers, sisters, and laity, the community would strive to unite the Benedictine spirit of prayer, work, and hospitality to the life of the Holy Family, turning their respective monasteries and homes into little Nazareth's.
Family Caregiving focuses on the needs of those who care for aging parents, spouses with illnesses, disease or injury, and those who care for family members with disabilities. Demographers estimate that over 40 million people in the United States are family caregivers and that between seven and eight million provide care for someone on a daily basis. That care involves administering medication, feeding, toilet, dressing, spending time, caring for the loved one’s surroundings, addressing psychological needs, assisting with finances and more. This program aims to inform, educate, engage and uplift those who care for loved ones across the nation.
Chuck Webster will present the program focusing on the promotion, explanation and spread of the Flame of Love Devotion that Mary brings to her children through Elizabeth Kindlemann, a Hungarian mystic (1961-1981). Tune in on the 1st, 3rd, and 5th Thursdays of the month at 11am central (12pm eastern) to learn more about this devotion of Our Lady.
Apologetics: n. The branch of theology that is concerned with defending or proving the truth of Christian doctrines. In this program, Jimmy and Melody will take some of the common questions asked of the Catholic Church and give an informative theological answer that anyone can understand.
A fun examination of the Church our Lord established. Basic catechesis for our day
We are proud to re-introduce a former member of our Radio Maria family of inspiring presenters, Annie Karto. Annie is an award winning Catholic singer/songwriter and inspirational speaker. Called the “Catholic Joan Baez” by her contemporaries, Annie has traveled the country extensively these past 15 years, her ministry taking her to Europe, New Zealand, Rwanda, Africa, Guatemala, and Trinidad. Annie weaves her songs in and out of her testimonies. If you want to be brought out of the darkness of this world into the light of Christ, Annie will do that not only with her magnificent voice, but also by being Annie. Her program, Vigilant Heart, will focus on having our hearts ready to receive the Lord on a daily basis, and fine tuning our hearing for the Holy Spirit to guide us.
The Gospel of Life is co-hosted by Priests for Life Executive Director Janet Morana, and National Director Father Frank Pavone. This program introduces listeners to the ministries that fall under the Priests for Life/Gospel of Life Ministries umbrella, and takes and in-depth look at life issues from every angle, including: abortion regret, post-abortion healing, the pro-life youth movement, and the impact of abortion on the African-American and Latino communities.
Many of your know Katie Moran from her programs, Home School Lifeline and Am I Not Here? We are proud to announce that on Monday, December 7, 2020, Katie will be presenting a new program titled Beyond Fatima. Katie is president of the World Apostolate of Fatima-Byzantine Division, and a board member on the World Apostolate of Fatima, USA. Over the years, she has been asked to speak on topics related to the Fatima message. This show will cover the Church's teaching on these topics, along with historical and background information and material taken from the writing of the Saints.
We are pleased to introduce you to our newest presenter, Dr. Patrick J. DiVietri. Dr. DiVietri is a Licensed Professional Counselor with a Bachelors Degree and a Masters Degree from Franciscan University of Steubenville. He has been in the field of mental health as a professional since 2009, with an extensive background in individual counseling, marriage counseling and family counseling for a wide range of issues. He is the founder and Executive Director of The Family Life Institute, and is recognized by the Pontifical Council for the Family as an authority in marriage and family. Dr. DiVietri has had a devotion to Teresa of Avila most of his life. He spent 8 years as formation director for the Carmelite OCDS community in Marinwood, California, and covered all three of St. Teresa's major books. He is also a musician, having written more than two hundred ballads in the Christian idiom. As he continued to work and study Teresa's writing, he used her work to help others overcome the symptoms of mental illness. His program will look at Teresa of Avila, presenting her spirituality and its simplicity.
Sacred Treasures is a weekly interview program on Radio Maria hosted by Kathie Duggan. Each week, Kathie interviews Catholics from around the world and all walks of life about their faith journey and work in building the Kingdom of God.
Our long-time presenter, Francesca Franchina, is changing direction. We invite you to listen to her delectable, motivational, reparational, inspirational and educational program, "HEARTY RECIPES FOR LIFE AND LOVE" in body, mind and The Holy Spirit! Francesca will share Biblical Wisdom, Biblical Healthy Foods, and her own "TYBO Tactics and Project TOTL" to help "Turn Your Brain On and Turn On To Life." Francesca shares the way with bread crumbs from heaven and the fruit of the Holy Spirit, helping to solve personal, communal, national and multicultural situations and challenges with her special "Recipes For Living Love!" Have your pen and TYBO:)TOTL Notebook and recipe cards handy and ready to roll; Mamma Francesca is back in town!
Chuck Webster will present the program focusing on the promotion, explanation and spread of the Flame of Love Devotion that Mary brings to her children through Elizabeth Kindlemann, a Hungarian mystic (1961-1981). Tune in on the 1st, 3rd, and 5th Thursdays of the month at 11am central (12pm eastern) to learn more about this devotion of Our Lady.
Many people do not realize that there is a link between our faith and our finances. Yet if we are good stewards of all God’s blessings, it means we are good stewards of our worldly wealth, no matter how much or how little we have. As it says in Luke 16:11, “If, therefore, you have not been faithful in the use of worldly wealth who will entrust the true riches to you?" We are pleased to announce the return of Mr. Thomas Zordani to Radio Maria. Thomas is a published author of 7 books, including his best-seller Faith Finances. His book is unique, in that it received the Imprimatur and Nihil Obstat from Archbishop Samuel J.Aquilla of the Archdiocese of Denver. He is an active member of St. Gianna Baretta Molla Catholic Church in Denver, Colorado, a Eucharistic Minister, and highly active in Stewardship, Family Life, Men’s and Marriage Preparation ministries. After falling away from his faith in college, finding himself and his family in an unimaginable swamp of debt, and experiencing a period of homelessness for him and his family, he began a painstaking journey to learn about personal finances from the ultimate learning source — The Bible! Since 1994, he has conducted extensive research on biblical-stewardship concepts, is a gifted public speaker, and a renowned personal-finance counselor.
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