The Good Catholic Life

Summary of today’s show: This week, the US bishops issued a new and passionate statement on the current debate over religious liberty precipitated by the Obama administrations rules mandating coverage for contraceptive care in health insurance. Scot Landry, Fr. Mark O’Connell, and Domenico Bettinelli consider the statement in a similarly passionate discussion, including the clarifications […]

Summary of today’s show: Scot, Susan, Fr. Roger, and Gregory catch up on this week’s headlines, including updates on the religious freedom fight with 7 lessons we’ve learned so far and a great ministry threatened by the new rules; pastor appointments and parish mergers; and how priests are using new media to enrich their faith […]

Summary of today’s show: Last October, Pope Benedict issued the motu proprio Porta Fideo (the Doors of Faith), declaring a Year of Faith to begin in October 2012, coinciding with the 60th anniversary of the Second Vatican Council. Scot Landry and Fr. Matt Williams dive into Pope Benedict’s words, examining just what the Holy Father […]

Summary of today’s show: The Sacrament of Confession liberates us from sin and is where God’s desire to heal our relationship with Him meets our desire to be healed. Scot Landry and Fr. Chris O’Connor talk with Fr. Wayne Belschner about confession and they discuss the Pastoral Letter and manual for confession written by Archbishop […]

Summary of today’s show: There are 7 corporal works of mercy and 7 spiritual works of mercy, and Fr. Andrew Apostoli, CFR, gives us practical advice for living them in our daily lives as Christians in his new book, “What to Do When Jesus Is Hungry: A Practical Guide to the Works of Mercy”. Scot […]

Summary of today’s show: The Good Catholic Life is one year old! Scot Landry, Fr. Matt Williams, Susan Abbott, Fr. Chip Hines, and Fr. Mark O’Connell talk about their favorite shows and guests and how the show has affected them and their ministries. Also stories of how the show has affected others they’ve talked to. […]

BRAINTREE (March 9, 2012) – From Catholics Come Home to CatholicMoms.com, Tending the Talents to Theology on Tap, lawyers to chaplains to high school students, in its first year on the air, The Good Catholic Life radio program has profiled hundreds of Catholic leaders and ministries, and covered many aspects of Church teaching and their […]

Listen to the show: Subscribe for free in iTunes Today’s host(s): Scot Landry Today’s guest(s): Fr. Roger Landry, executive editor of The Anchor, the newspaper of the Fall River diocese; and Gregory Tracy, managing editor of The Pilot, the newspaper of the Boston archdiocese Links from today’s show: The Anchor The Pilot Some of the […]

Listen to the show: Subscribe for free in iTunes Today’s host(s): Scot Landry and Fr. Matt Williams Today’s guest(s): Joe McEnness, Executive Director of Parish Services & Risk Management for the Archdiocese of Boston Links from today’s show: RCAB Office of Risk Managements Today’s topics: Risk management for the Church Summary of today’s show: How […]

Listen to the show: Subscribe for free in iTunes Today’s host(s): Scot Landry Today’s guest(s): Fr. Michael Harrington Links from today’s show: The Light Is On For You Today’s topics: The Light Is On For You Summary of today’s show: Lent is a time when we can hit the reset button on relationship with God, […]