The Best of the Week

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  A Birthday Prayer for Two Brothers (Family Rosary Across America) 30.09.2026 1мин

  Sometimes the sweetest prayer intentions are also the simplest. On the Family Rosary Across America, 6-year-old Sam from St. Paul, Minnesota, called Fr. Rocky with a special intention. Sam had celebrated his birthday the week before, and his little brother, Mikey, was about to turn 3. “I’m just praying we have a nice birthday,” Sam said. When Fr. Rocky asked what a nice birthday might look like, Sam wasn’t about to speak for his brother: “Well, I don’t know what Mikey has because I’m not Mikey.” Fr. Rocky suggested cake, ice cream, and maybe even a baseball bat, while Maggie added one more important ingredient: lots of hugs. Then Maggie gave the brothers an extra gift, singing “Happy Birthday” to Mikey and Sam. Sam’s verdict? “I like it.” A simple prayer, a brother’s birthday, and a little joy shared by the Relevant Radio family. Pretty special indeed. The best way to listen to the Best of the Week is on our #1 Free Catholic App. It’s free, and always will be! To get and share the Relevant Radio App, check it out here.
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  The Confession That Changed Everything (The Inner Life) 30.09.2026 3мин

  Elizabeth was a practicing Catholic when she had an abortion in 2010. The decision left her in what she described as a “very deep, dark place.” Years later, while pregnant with her third child after choosing life in two subsequent crisis pregnancies, Elizabeth knew it was time to face what had happened. She took her 4-year-old daughter with her and entered the confessional terrified. “When I left, it was like the whole world had lifted off my back,” Elizabeth told Deacon Patrick Conley and guest Fr. Marc Lenneman on The Inner Life. That encounter with God’s mercy became the beginning of a beautiful reversion. Elizabeth promised God that if He ever asked her to give her child a voice or defend life, she would say yes. Today, that promise has become a ministry. Elizabeth travels across the country advocating for unborn children and their mothers, raising money for pregnancy resource centers, and lobbying in Washington. Her testimony offers a powerful reminder for anyone afraid to approach the Sacrament of Reconciliation. “Nothing – nothing – is capable of outdoing the love of God shown to us in the confessional,” Patrick said. No sin places us beyond God’s mercy when we turn back to Him with contrition. As Elizabeth discovered, confession does more than confront the past. Through the sacrament, Christ offers forgiveness, grace, and the possibility of beginning again. The best way to listen to the Best of the Week is on our #1 Free Catholic App. It’s free, and always will be! To get and share the Relevant Radio App, check it out here.
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  Are They Actually Marriageable? (Marriage Unhindered) 30.09.2026 12мин

  Dating can come with plenty of excitement, attraction, and strong emotions. But Doug Hinderer says there is a bigger question to ask before considering marriage: Is this person actually marriageable? On Marriage Unhindered, Doug reflected on advice from Dr. Harry Benson, who encourages singles to date people with whom they could realistically imagine a future. “If you can’t see any kind of future with them, then you are wasting your time or probably setting yourself up for heartache,” Benson wrote. Doug explained that attraction and infatuation cannot carry a lifelong marriage. Marriage requires taking the long view and paying attention to the virtues a potential spouse possesses. Research discussed by Benson found that qualities such as honesty, kindness, friendship, interest, politeness, and empathy rank highly when young adults consider what they want in a spouse. “In a word, virtue,” Doug said. “If you wanna become a marriageable person, become a person of virtue.” And that discernment works both ways. Rather than focusing exclusively on finding the right person, singles should work on becoming someone capable of giving themselves faithfully in marriage. For Doug, three qualities stand out: kindness, friendship, and sacrifice. Kindness means treating the person you love with care, especially during conflict. Friendship means genuinely enjoying one another, sharing life, and creating the safety to be yourself. Sacrifice means developing a spirit of service that places your spouse’s needs before your own. “Marriage is a matter of service,” Doug explained. “My life is one spent in service to you.” Chemistry may begin a relationship, but virtue helps prepare a couple for a lifelong covenant. The best way to listen to the Best of the Week is on our #1 Free Catholic App. It’s free, and always will be! To get and share the Relevant Radio App, check it out here.
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  Blessed Fulton Sheen’s Message for Our Time (The Drew Mariani Show) 30.09.2026 13мин

  The Church can now publicly honor one of America’s most beloved Catholic evangelists: Blessed Fulton Sheen. On The Drew Mariani Show, Drew spoke with Monsignor Jason Gray, executive director of the Fulton Sheen Foundation, about what Sheen’s beatification means and what could come next. For decades, Sheen used radio and television to proclaim the Gospel. Now, Msgr. Gray says his beatification gives the faithful a new opportunity to seek his intercession and rediscover his teaching. The foundation is already examining several possible miracles that could potentially advance Sheen’s cause for canonization. Among the reported cases are children who recovered after suffering a lack of oxygen and a possible healing from stage 4 cancer. The Church will ultimately determine whether any qualifies as a miracle. Meanwhile, plans are underway for the “Sheen Experience” in Peoria, Illinois. Located in Sheen’s former high school, the immersive museum will allow visitors to walk through different stages of his life and encounter his pioneering work in radio, television, teaching, and evangelization. But perhaps Sheen’s greatest legacy is something every Catholic can imitate. Msgr. Gray reflected on the enduring significance of Sheen’s famous program, Life Is Worth Living. Sheen wanted people to know that they were created by God, made to love Him, and made to be loved by Him. That conviction was sustained by prayer. Despite his demanding schedule, Sheen was deeply devoted to making a daily Holy Hour before the Blessed Sacrament. Not everyone can preach to enormous audiences or host a television program. But everyone can pray. “Pray in your church, pray at home, pray where you can, but grow in prayer,” Msgr. Gray said. It may be the simplest way to carry Blessed Fulton Sheen’s legacy forward: spend more time with the God who makes life worth living. The best way to listen to the Best of the Week is on our #1 Free Catholic App. It’s free, and always will be! To get and share the Relevant Radio App, check it out here.
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  The Conversion Story of Tammy Peterson (The Mark Swartzberg Show) 30.09.2026 28мин

  At 58 years old, Tammy Peterson received devastating news: She had a rare and aggressive form of kidney cancer and was told she had less than a year to live. Speaking with Mark on The Mark Swartzberg Show, Tammy recalled returning home and telling her son, Julian. When she saw the tears in his eyes, something changed. “I felt the weight of the world lift off my shoulders,” she said. Looking at her son and experiencing the depth of their love, Tammy felt herself filled with something she would later recognize as the Holy Spirit. Her response was simple: “Julian, only God knows when I’m going to die. And I said, we will go forward with gratitude, accepting help, and that’s it.” That surrender was only the beginning. After complications sent Tammy back to the hospital, her Catholic friend Queenie Yu visited with a rosary blessed by the pope. Tammy admitted she didn’t know how to pray the Rosary, so Queenie offered to teach her. She returned every day for five weeks. As Tammy prayed, each decade became an opportunity to reflect on the people she loved. She prayed for her deceased mother, her children, hospital workers, and political leaders. Slowly, her prayer expanded. “I could make it local and at the same time universal,” Tammy explained. “I could pray for my mother and all mothers.” Later, Orthodox Christian artist Jonathan Pageau joined Tammy on her podcast to discuss the mysteries of the Rosary. After one recording, he quietly told her, “You gotta go to church.” She took those words seriously. As more Catholics entered her life and she encountered the teaching of Blessed Fulton Sheen, Tammy found herself increasingly drawn toward Catholicism. Eventually, a priest began catechizing her while she traveled. When Tammy returned to Toronto, she entered the Catholic Church. Today, the word Catholics so often use for conversion has taken on a deeper meaning for her: home. The best way to listen to the Best of the Week is on our #1 Free Catholic App. It’s free, and always will be! To get and share the Relevant Radio App, check it out here.
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  Allowing God to Renovate Your Life (The Patrick Madrid Show) 30.09.2026 10мин

  Brittany from Rhode Island grew up Catholic, but as her family drifted away from the Faith, she did too. Years of childhood pain, difficult circumstances, and searching elsewhere for meaning left her carrying a heavy burden. Then she came back to the Church. Calling The Patrick Madrid Show, Brittany described how the Sacrament of Reconciliation became a profound source of healing. “There was this, just this lift of my heaviness upon my soul, and that brought me back to the Church.” For Brittany, the turning point came after years of struggling with shame, guilt, and bitterness. She recognized that the wounds she had experienced had hardened her heart. Yet underneath it all was a deep desire for something she had been seeking for years: love. Eventually, that search led her to the Mass. “The gateway was confession,” Brittany said. “I was absolved of my sins.” Today, her Catholic life looks very different. She attends daily Mass with her family and receives the Sacrament of Reconciliation regularly. Her 15-year-old son has been confirmed, her daughter has been baptized, and she and her husband are raising their children in the Faith. Rather than seeing her painful past as the final word on her life, Brittany now sees how God has worked through those trials to draw her closer to Him. Patrick pointed to the power behind that transformation. “God’s grace is more powerful than anything that we may go through or do,” he told her. “I just rejoice with you that your life has been so renovated this way by God.” Brittany put it even more simply: “I am completely transformed.” Her testimony is a beautiful reminder that no burden is beyond the reach of God’s mercy. In the Sacrament of Reconciliation, Christ does more than forgive our sins: He restores us to grace and welcomes us home. The best way to listen to the Best of the Week is on our #1 Free Catholic App. It’s free, and always will be! To get and share the Relevant Radio App, check it out here.
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  Could Jesus Really Be the Messiah? (The Tim Glemkowski Show) 30.09.2026 5мин

  When Tim Glemkowski asked Debbie Herbeck to share how she went from Judaism to the Catholic faith, she traced her journey back to both a deep love for her Jewish heritage and a devastating family tragedy. Debbie grew up in a strongly Jewish home, was bat mitzvahed at 13, and had a great love for Israel and the Jewish people. But she told Tim that she had no personal relationship with God and knew almost nothing about Jesus. Then, when Debbie was 15, her 17-year-old brother was killed in a car accident. The loss left her grieving and asking difficult questions. Where was her brother? What happened after death? And where was God in such terrible suffering? Years later at the University of Michigan, Debbie met Catholics whose lives suggested there might be something more. Then came an unexpected turning point. She was invited to watch the 1970s miniseries Jesus of Nazareth. As Tim and Debbie shared a laugh about the film’s famously intense portrayal of Jesus, Debbie explained that something much more profound struck her: Jesus was Jewish. For the first time, she wondered why she knew so little about Him. Then she watched Martha and Mary confront Jesus after Lazarus’ death. "Where were You? If You had been here, our brother would not have died." Debbie immediately recognized her own grief in their words. But then Jesus raised Lazarus. She returned to her room wondering, “Who is this man? Could He be the Messiah?” Debbie began studying the Gospels and praying daily for God to reveal the truth. Over the following nine months, including through a vivid dream in which Jesus asked, “Who do you say that I am?”, she became convinced that Jesus was the Messiah. That discovery began a new life of discipleship – and a mission to help others encounter Him too. The best way to listen to the Best of the Week is on our #1 Free Catholic App. It’s free, and always will be! To get and share the Relevant Radio App, check it out here.
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  Planning for Death Is an Act of Love (Trending with Timmerie) 30.09.2026 10мин

  Nobody likes thinking about death. But on Trending with Timmerie, Timmerie and Preston Allex, President of Catholic Legacy, explain why preparing for it can actually be an act of love for the people we leave behind. Preston helped create Catholic Legacy, a free Relevant Radio resource designed to help Catholics make important decisions about their children, property, funeral, and medical care. For parents, one of the biggest questions is guardianship. If both parents unexpectedly die, who will care for their children, and will those children continue to be raised in the Catholic Faith? “Your notation of who you want to raise your children carries a lot of weight,” Preston explained. Catholic Legacy allows parents to document their wishes by naming guardians for minor children or for a child with special needs who may require lifelong care. Timmerie shared that friends once asked whether they could name her and her husband in their will as guardians for their children. The request initially felt startling because of its seriousness. But those friends took their responsibility so seriously that they later showed Timmerie exactly where their will was stored in case something happened to them. Catholic Legacy also addresses end-of-life medical decisions. Preston explained that its health care directive was designed to align with Catholic teaching while recognizing that good medical decisions are not simply about doing everything possible or refusing treatment altogether. Rather, Catholics should seek appropriate care while respecting the dignity of human life and accepting natural death. Catholic Legacy provides templates that can help families document these wishes, though Preston recommends consulting a qualified attorney when possible and carefully following the requirements for properly executing legal documents. Death may be uncomfortable to discuss, but preparation can spare loved ones confusion while making our deepest convictions clear. Create your will for FREE at CatholicLegacy.com. The best way to listen to the Best of the Week is on our #1 Free Catholic App. It’s free, and always will be! To get and share the Relevant Radio App, check it out here.
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  A Prayer of Thanksgiving for Relevant Radio (Family Rosary Across America) 24.09.2026 1мин

  Mary from Garibaldi, Oregon, had been trying for years to get her family to listen to Relevant Radio. Then she finally received the news she had been praying for: a cousin in Texas had tuned in. “I want to thank God that I finally got through to one of my relatives,” Mary told Father Rocky during the Family Rosary Across America. Father Rocky celebrated the good news and encouraged listeners to keep inviting their own friends and family to pray the Rosary together. Mary’s simple prayer of thanksgiving is a reminder to persevere when sharing the Faith. Sometimes, an invitation may seem to go unheard. But God can work through our patient prayers and small efforts to bring the people we love closer to Him. The best way to listen to the Best of the Week is on our #1 Free Catholic App. It’s free, and always will be! To get and share the Relevant Radio app, check it out here.
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  A Catholic Family Is Fighting to Bring Their Daughter Home (Trending with Timmerie) 24.09.2026 22мин

  Joseph and Arlene Kutzko are fighting to regain custody of their teenage daughter, Sophie, while seeking to prevent the state from administering testosterone to her. On Trending with Timmerie, Timmerie spoke with moral philosopher Dr. Theresa Farnon about the Massachusetts case and what it means for parents trying to protect and form their children. The Kutzkos say their daughter’s school began treating her as male without their knowledge. Their daughter was later taken into state custody, and the parents have not had contact with her since early 2025. They are now challenging the state’s attempt to authorize testosterone treatment. Recent reporting confirms that a federal investigation into the school district has also been announced. The circumstances surrounding Sophie’s removal remain disputed. Court records describe allegations of a violent incident and restraining orders, while the Kutzkos and their attorney dispute the allegations and argue that the conflict over gender transition is central to the case. Some juvenile records remain sealed. For Timmerie and Dr. Farnon, the case underscores the importance of parents remaining closely involved in their children’s lives, particularly as teenagers encounter powerful influences at school and online. “You need to hold them accountable. You need to insist on parental rights,” Dr. Farnon said. She also urged Catholics to support struggling families rather than judge them: “When you hear of a story like this, do not judge, because this could easily be somebody you know.” Timmerie ended with a call to prayer for the Kutzko family as their legal battle continues. The best way to listen to the Best of the Week is on our #1 Free Catholic App. It’s free, and always will be! To get and share the Relevant Radio app, check it out here.
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  Jesus, the Divine Physician: Finding Hope When Life Feels Overwhelming (Marriage Unhindered) 24.09.2026 12мин

  For anyone carrying anxiety, depression, loneliness, or years of suffering, Bishop Michael F. Burbidge has a message: Never give up hope. Speaking with Doug Hinderer on Marriage Unhindered, Bishop Burbidge reflected on Jesus as the Divine Physician and the healing found through faith. “Do you believe I can do this for you?” Bishop Burbidge recalled Jesus asking those who sought healing. His invitation for us is simple: “Yes, Lord, I believe you can do this for me.” That trust does not mean Christians will escape suffering. Bishop Burbidge pointed to Mary standing at the foot of the Cross. Now, he said, she accompanies us as we carry our own crosses. For those overwhelmed by mental health struggles, Bishop Burbidge also emphasized that God can work through faithful mental health professionals and the support of His Church. “Jesus knows you by name. He loves you. His Church loves you,” he said. “Jesus is always in our midst.” The best way to listen to the Best of the Week is on our #1 Free Catholic App. It’s free, and always will be! To get and share the Relevant Radio app, check it out here.
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  Why Are College Students Turning to the Catholic Church? (The Drew Mariani Show) 24.09.2026 8мин

  Something unexpected is happening on American college campuses. Young adults are showing a growing interest in the Catholic Church. On The Drew Mariani Show, Drew shared reports of rising participation in the Order of Christian Initiation of Adults (OCIA) at universities across the country. Monsignor James Shea, president of the University of Mary, has seen the shift firsthand. At Arizona State University, where the University of Mary partners with the Newman Center, Monsignor Shea said conversions increased dramatically. “In one year we went from 32 conversions down there to almost 150 conversions down there in one single year.” But why are young adults being drawn to a 2,000-year-old Church? Monsignor Shea believes Catholic media is playing an important role, giving young people opportunities to encounter the Faith through digital platforms. He also sees among young men, a desire to be challenged. “Deep down in every human heart, and that includes the heart of our young men, is a desire for greatness,” he said. Rather than offering a life of mediocrity, the Catholic Faith calls men and women to holiness, sacrifice, purpose, and ultimately, Christ. For Drew, the trend includes not only conversions but reversions as well. Baptized Catholics who never practiced the Faith are beginning to discover it for themselves. Amid concerns about young people abandoning religion, these stories offer a hopeful reminder: God is still working in hearts, sometimes in unexpected places. The best way to listen to the Best of the Week is on our #1 Free Catholic App. It’s free, and always will be! To get and share the Relevant Radio app, check it out here.
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  How to Use Artificial Intelligence Without Losing Your Mind (The Mark Swartzberg Show) 24.09.2026 13мин

  AI can help us accomplish incredible things, but could relying on it too much weaken our ability to think? Dr. Donald Bungum joined Mark Swartzberg on Relevant Radio to discuss how we can use AI without “losing our minds.” He began with Aristotle’s three acts of the mind: understanding what something is, judging what is true or false, and reasoning from what we know toward what we do not know. Those skills require something increasingly difficult in a screen-filled world: attention. Dr. Bungum offered a surprisingly simple test: Draw a bird. How accurately can you reproduce its details? If we move through life passively consuming images and information, we risk losing the habit of closely observing reality for ourselves. The antidote begins with prayer. “Prayer makes you smarter,” Dr. Bungum recalled learning from his mentor, Father Andrew Pinsent. Prayer gives us time away from the noise to encounter God, who is Truth, and to understand the deeper meaning of what we encounter. Dr. Bungum pointed to Jesus as the model: He repeatedly withdrew to pray before returning to serve others. We need a similar rhythm of contemplation and action. AI can be a powerful tool for our work, but we also need time apart from technology to pray, study, create, and think. Rather than simply consuming information, Dr. Bungum encouraged listeners to study something they care about and then share what they learn with others. AI should serve the intellectual life – not replace it. The best way to listen to the Best of the Week is on our #1 Free Catholic App. It’s free, and always will be! To get and share the Relevant Radio app, check it out here.
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  The Purpose of Mass and the Real Presence (The Tim Glemkowski Show) 24.09.2026 9мин

  At Mass, are we there to be entertained or are we there to worship God and receive Him? Tim Glemkowski addressed this question after a listener challenged a previous discussion about a young girl performing a ballerina dance during Mass. Tim agreed that such additions can distract from what the liturgy truly is. “What are we doing at the Mass?” Tim asked. “We’re there as a people, as the people of God who are participating communally...to worship God.” The Mass is not a performance shaped by personal preferences. Tim emphasized that reverence and fidelity to the Church’s liturgical rubrics help express the reality taking place: “This is where heaven meets earth and where God gives us Himself.” Tim also answered a listener wondering whether Catholics receive something less when a parish does not offer the chalice. The answer is no. Whether someone receives the consecrated Host alone or under both species, Tim explained, the communicant receives the Body, Blood, Soul, and Divinity of Jesus. Catholics therefore need not fear that receiving only the Host means receiving “a diminished sacrament or less grace.” Both questions point back to the same reality: the Eucharist is Jesus Christ Himself, and the Mass deserves our deepest reverence. The best way to listen to the Best of the Week is on our #1 Free Catholic App. It’s free, and always will be! To get and share the Relevant Radio app, check it out here.
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  What is the Rationale Behind Infant Baptism? (The Patrick Madrid Show) 24.09.2026 4мин

  When Maureen from Lake Forest, Illinois, called The Patrick Madrid Show, she had two questions: Why does the Catholic Church baptize infants, and does the Church recognize Protestant marriages? Patrick explained that marriage is a natural institution established by God. The Church presumes a marriage between one man and one woman who are free to marry is valid unless proven otherwise. When two baptized people validly marry, their marriage is sacramental. Turning to infant Baptism, Patrick compared it to circumcision under the Old Covenant. Parents entered their children into that covenant even though the children could not understand what was happening. But Baptism goes further. “It’s not merely an outward sign,” Patrick explained. “It actually does what it symbolizes.” Through Baptism, Christ truly gives grace and new life. That is why infants can receive the sacrament even before they are capable of personally repenting or understanding it. The best way to listen to the Best of the Week is on our #1 Free Catholic App. It’s free, and always will be! To get and share the Relevant Radio app, check it out here.
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  Her Mission Changed, but It Didn’t End (The Inner Life) 24.09.2026 3мин

  At 87 years old, Rose has spent decades serving the Church. A convert of 60 years, she was once active in many ministries, but now she is unable even to get to Mass. Still, Rose hasn’t stopped looking for ways to serve. Calling The Inner Life, she told Patrick Conley and Marcel LeJeune about a simple ministry she discovered during everyday phone calls. Whether a conversation with a stranger goes smoothly or becomes frustrating, Rose ends it the same way: “God bless you.” The response has surprised her. “Many are saying, God bless you, too, as if they’re surprised that they’re getting that,” Rose said. Marcel pointed out that Rose’s circumstances may have changed, but her mission hasn’t disappeared. “I think there’s a limitation—is not a limitation for Jesus,” he said. “The Lord’s always creative in ways to reach people.” We may never know what a simple blessing means to someone having a difficult day. But Rose’s witness reminds us that evangelization doesn’t require a microphone, a ministry title, or even leaving home. Sometimes, it begins with three words offered with love. The best way to listen to the Best of the Week is on our #1 Free Catholic App. It’s free, and always will be! To get and share the Relevant Radio app, check it out here.
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  Daniel and Gabriel Sing “Happy Birthday” to Pope Leo (Family Rosary Across America) 17.09.2026 1мин

  Six-year-old Daniel and eight-year-old Gabriel from Los Angeles brought an extra dose of joy to the Family Rosary Across America. Gabriel called to pray for his grandpa on his birthday and for his own upcoming birthday in July. But Daniel had another request: Could Fr. Rocky and Maggie sing “Happy Birthday” for them? Maggie happily obliged, adding another birthday celebrant to the song: Pope Leo! Then Fr. Rocky turned the tables. He asked Daniel and Gabriel if they could sing “Happy Birthday” to the Holy Father. The brothers enthusiastically agreed. “Happy birthday, dear Pope Leo,” they sang together, complete with a cheerful “cha-cha-cha!” “Thank you, Daniel and Gabriel, with your wonderful spirit,” Fr. Rocky said. It was a simple moment of prayer, family, and childlike joy. It was a birthday greeting Pope Leo would surely appreciate. The best way to catch Best of the Week is on our #1 Free Catholic App. It’s free, and always will be! To get and share the Relevant Radio app, check it out here.
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  “Mary Is Holding My Hand Through This” (The Inner Life) 17.09.2026 3мин

  Lynn called The Inner Life from a parked car outside a hospital in California. She was about to walk inside for her final round of radiation. Three years earlier, Lynn had been diagnosed with stage 4 cancer. Then, just one month later, her son was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes. “I was devastated,” Lynn told Deacon Patrick Conley and guest Father Tom Wilson. “I was so worried, more so than my own diagnosis.” During that painful season, a stranger at Holy Family in San Jose gave Lynn prayers connected to the Passion of Jesus and the Seven Sorrows of Mary. As a mother watching her son suffer while carrying her own cross, Lynn found herself turning to the Blessed Mother. “I asked Mother Mary to help me through this, help my son through this.” Today, her son is thriving while managing his diabetes, and Lynn continues her own fight against cancer. Yet, as she prepared for radiation, she described something stronger than her fear. “I have so much peace,” she said. Her devotion has also widened her heart toward other mothers carrying crosses of their own. She prays to Our Lady of Sorrows for mothers and children experiencing illness and suffering. Before heading into the hospital, Lynn asked listeners for prayers. “Although there’s fear, I am in complete peace. Mary is holding my hand through this.” Deacon Patrick assured her that listeners across the country would be praying as she entered treatment, calling upon Our Lady of Sorrows to intercede for her. The best way to catch Best of the Week is on our #1 Free Catholic App. It’s free, and always will be! To get and share the Relevant Radio app, check it out here.
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  Three Ways to Grow in Wisdom and Grow in Your Marriage (Marriage Unhindered) 17.09.2026 14мин

  What does wisdom have to do with a happy marriage? According to Doug Hinderer on Marriage Unhindered, quite a lot. Drawing from the wisdom of St. Bernard of Clairvaux, Doug shares three practices that can help spouses grow closer to God and each other. First, give thanks and praise. St. Bernard teaches us to recognize God’s goodness in the small things. Doug applies that directly to marriage: look deliberately for your spouse’s virtues and express your gratitude. Two of the most powerful things a husband or wife can hear are “thank you” and a sincere compliment. Second, go to confession. Sin clouds our judgment, while the Sacrament of Reconciliation turns us back toward God, the source of wisdom. Doug regularly encourages Catholic couples he works with to make a good confession, especially when their marriage is struggling. Finally, practice prudence in your expectations and speech. Don’t demand perfection from your spouse. Instead, Doug encourages couples to “celebrate their virtues” and “joyfully tolerate their defects.” That also means rejecting criticism, contempt, sarcasm, put-downs, and belittling. Ultimately, St. Bernard’s wisdom points back to love—love of God and love of neighbor. For married couples, that begins with prayer. As Doug reminds listeners, “The more you pray with your spouse, the more you will love your spouse.” The best way to catch Best of the Week is on our #1 Free Catholic App. It’s free, and always will be! To get and share the Relevant Radio app, check it out here.
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  College Students and their Growing Interest in Catholicism (The Drew Mariani Show) 17.09.2026 11мин

  Something remarkable is happening on college campuses across the country. Young adults are showing a growing interest in becoming Catholic. On The Drew Mariani Show, Drew shared reports of increased participation in the Order of Christian Initiation of Adults (OCIA) at universities including Harvard, Arizona State, Illinois, Oklahoma, and Texas A&M. What are these young people searching for? A survey of more than 2,100 OCIA participants found that 84% wanted a deeper relationship with God, 77% wanted to grow in goodness and virtue, and 76% wanted a deeper understanding of truth. Others were drawn by the Church’s liturgy, sacraments, and long tradition. Catholic Missionary Disciples founder Marcel LeJeune has witnessed the growth firsthand at Texas A&M. He described an OCIA program so large that hundreds of students and team members needed the former church building just to fit everyone. For Marcel, the explanation begins with grace. “This is a work of God,” he said. “He’s the only one that can convert a heart.” But there is something Catholics can do: invite. Drew noted that 33% of those surveyed said an invitation from a Catholic friend, spouse, sibling, or mentor to attend Mass played a role in their journey. That means a simple question – “Would you like to come to Mass with me?” – could be more powerful than you realize. The best way to catch Best of the Week is on our #1 Free Catholic App. It’s free, and always will be! To get and share the Relevant Radio app, check it out here.