By Gregory L. Tracy This week, Boston said goodbye to its Cardinal, sending him off with the hope the next time they see him he will be stepping out on the balcony of St. Peter’s Basilica. Some may question how likely that is – even Cardinal O’Malley himself – but there is hope nonetheless. […]
February 27, 2013
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Program #0477 for Wednesday, February 27, 2013: Pope Benedict XVI’s last general audience
Summary of today’s show: In his last public appearance before a large crowd, Pope Benedict XVI shared some heartfelt, moving, and deeply personal words in his Wednesday general audience with 200,000 in attendance. Scot Landry and Fr. Matt Williams read the Holy Father’s words and contemplate his message of trust in the Lord, discernment, and […]
February 26, 2013
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Program #0476 for Tuesday, February 26, 2013: Fr. Dan Hennessey and priestly vocations
Summary of today’s show: Vocations are everyone’s business and Fr. Dan Hennessey joins Scot Landry and Fr. Chris O’Connor to talk about vocations to the priesthood, including the many opportunities coming up for men to discern their call and for the people of God to pray for more vocations. Plus three steps every parish can […]
February 26, 2013
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Special Papal Election Coverage on The Good Catholic Life
In this historic time within the Church, The Good Catholic Life is proud to bring you on-the-ground coverage of the retirement of Pope Benedict XVI and the following papal conclave to elect his successor from Rome! Starting Wednesday, February 27, 2013, our regular Thursday guest, Gregory Tracy, managing editor of the Pilot, the official newspaper […]
February 25, 2013
Program #0475 for Monday, February 25, 2013: 900th Anniversary of the Order of Malta
Summary of today’s show: The Order of Malta is celebrating their 900th anniversary since their founding and Scot Landry is joined by Craig Gibson and Damien DeVasto to discuss the good work of the Order that continues today both internationally and locally. Listen to the show: Subscribe for free in iTunes Watch the show via […]
February 22, 2013
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Program #0474 for Friday, February 22, 2013: Rediscovering spirituality of fasting
Summary of today’s show: Fasting is one of the three pillars of Lent and of the whole Christian life, including prayer and almsgiving. Scot Landry and Fr. Mark O’Connell talk with Andy LaVallee of LiveTheFast.com and Msgr. Charles Murphy, author of the book “The Spirituality of Fasting”, about rediscovering the practice, the spiritual fruits it […]
February 21, 2013
Program #0473 for Thursday, February 21, 2013: Latest news on Pope Benedict’s resignation and the upcoming conclave
Summary of today’s show: Our usual Thursday panel of Scot Landry, Susan Abbott, Gregory Tracy, and Fr. Roger Landry looked at the news headlines of the week, which were again dominated by Pope Benedict’s resignation, including the schedule of the pope’s final week; his biographer’s assessment of the pope’s health and state of mind; appraisal […]
February 20, 2013
Program #0472 for Wednesday, February 20, 2013: “Rebuilt”: A new book about transforming a parish
Summary of today’s show: When Fr. Michael White was assigned to Church of the Nativity parish in Maryland, he nearly burned out trying to serve all the demands on him, until he realized that they were doing it all wrong. Scot Landry, Fr. Matt Williams, and Dom Bettinelli discuss the new book “Rebuilt” written by […]
February 19, 2013
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Program #0471 for Tuesday, February 19, 2013: Buzz about Cardinal Sean as papabile and the Sacrament of Confession
Summary of today’s show: The media rumors are swirling about who’s in the running for the papacy and the speculation this past weekend swirled around Cardinal Seán in journalistic chatter around Rome. Scot Landry and Fr. Michael Harrington discuss the talk and the qualities that might make Cardinal Seán a consideration in the conclave. Then […]
February 18, 2013
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Program #0470A for Monday, February 18, 2013: Encore Presentation of Fr. Paul O’Brien and Cor Unum
Listen to the show: Subscribe for free in iTunes As we celebrate this President’s Day, we bring you one of our favorite as we revisit Cor Unum Meal Center at St. Patrick Parish in Lawrence and their pastor, Fr. Paul O’Brien. Fr. O’Brien shares his story of St. Patrick’s, a parish of both longtime residents […]
February 27, 2013
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