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God’s Women: Tamar
Imagine a woman who poses as a prostitute and sleeps with her father-in-law. Would you expect that story to be in the Bible? Probably not, but the story of Tamar is in the Book of Genesis. She is often unknown and her story may shock you. Fr. Mike, as he has done in this series […]
God’s Women: Jezebel
God’s Women … Jezebel One of the most unpopular women in the Bible is Jezebel. She was an evil person. How can we relate her story to our lives? In this program, Fr. Mike sets out the historical context. Jezebel married Ahab, the King of the northern country of present day Holy Land. She brought […]
Remain in Me…
After many years away from God and from the Church, is it possible to come back and find answers? In this interview by Fr. Mike, Suzanne Stephens talks about her journey of ignoring God for years, then searching for a religion that “fit” her. She was raised by grandparents in the Baptist Church. Then her […]
News Good with…
News Good with John Allen John Allen has been a Vatican correspondent for twenty years and has just gone to the Boston Globe in that capacity. It is fascinating to hear what he has to say. In this interview with Fr. Mike, John gives his insights into Pope Francis who has captured the imagination of […]
God’s Women :…
In this next of the series of God’s Women, Fr. Mike recounts the famous story of David and Bathsheba. David follows Saul as king of the Jews. He had nine wives when he had relations with Bathsheba. But that wasn’t enough. He desired her when he saw her in the garden not too far from […]
God’s Women: Judith
All of us want to look attractive and do things to help that happen. Where does this all fit in God’s plan? Today’s story is about a woman, Judith, who did just that in order to trap an enemy of her people. Fr. Mike gives the historical context, as far as is possible. Some facts […]
Word: The Way…
Many, many years ago for Catholics there was a fear of private interpretation of the Bible. For that reason Catholics were late in reading the Bible. Fortunately, that is no longer true. In this interview Fr. Mike talks with Rev. Donald Senior, CP, about studying Scripture. Fr. Senior, a renowned Scripture scholar, was President of […]
God’s Women :…
God’s Women. Esther Have you ever heard of a lady in the Bible who won a beauty contest? That is the story that Fr. Mike tells in this episode of God’s Women. He gives the historical context for Esther. The Babylonians conquered the Assyrians, then went on to conquer Jerusalem, taking the people as slaves. […]
God’s Women – Jephthah’s…
Imagine this – a father makes an oath and this oath results in the murder of his daughter! This Old Testament story appears in the Book of Judges. As he has been doing for each of God’s Women in this series, Fr. Mike tells the background history setting the story in the context of the […]
Eyes in the…
How does Christianity connect with policemen in a helicopter? Fr. Mike interviews Sgt. Daniel Futscher from the San Bernardino Sheriff Department. Sgt. Futscher has had experience working in jails, operating as the dispatcher, and being the rescuer on the helicopter. He encounters people in various panic situations and has to stabilize the situation with understanding […]
God’s Women: Delilah
Continuing with the stories of the women in the Old Testament, Fr. Mike relates the familiar story of Samson and Delilah. Their bible story has been portrayed in books and movies. Fr. Mike tells the history of these two. Samson was a strong leader of the Jews who fell in love with beautiful Delilah. She […]
God’s Women: Jael
Can you believe that there is a story in the Bible about a simple housewife who ends up killing the general of an enemy army. This is the story of Jael. Fr. Mike outlines the background of her nomadic tribe that deals in metals. They try to stay neutral and keep diplomatic relations with the […]
Global SHCJ
There are a number of young women in Africa who promise to give themselves to God in lives of poverty, chastity and obedience. In the interview, Fr. Mike talks with Sr. Veronica Openibo who entered religious life in Nigeria. She talks about her relationships with people of other cultures and the importance of being kind, […]
Circle V with…
What do horses, bows and arrows, swimming and having a good time have to do with God? In this interview, Ray Lopez, Camp Director of the St. Vincent de Paul Camp near Santa Barbara, explains how young people who have never had a camping experience learn so much in this summer program. Ray went with […]
God’s Women: Deborah
In the Old Testament, we find a woman who can stand up in the midst of men and become a military leader. Imagine that! In this program, Fr. Mike tells the history of Deborah , the first female leader of the Jewish people. She was a counselor, judge and commander-in-chief. Quite a woman! Fr. Mike […]
Easter Victory
Alleluia sung by Tatiana opens this program entitled Easter Victory. Fr. Mike asks the question: What is it about Easter? Something we don’t like – death – takes prominence in the last few days of Holy Week. Consciously or unconsciously we push away the reality of death. We don’t want to face it. Fr. Mike […]
Easter Joy
Fr. Mike wishes and prays for the very best Easter ever for you in this program for Easter Sunday, as well as for life in all its fullness. He talks about our fear of sin and our deep fear of death. But our faith overcomes all that fear. He speaks of the wonderful Easter stories, […]
God’s Women: Ruth
Immigration is a volatile subject. How should we, as Christians, respond to this issue? In this program, Fr. Mike talks about Ruth, an immigrant herself. He gives the historical context, about 1100 years before Jesus. Naomi was living in Bethlehem. The country was struck with famine and hardship. But, on the other side, things were […]
Care for Creation…
We know that God created the whole universe. We also know that all creation has been given into our hands to care for it. Fr. Mike interviews Betsy Reifsnider about her work with the Catholic Climate Coalition. Betsy tells a story about class she was visiting. She mentioned to the children that some birds might […]
Never Lost with…
Imagine a young football star with lots of ability and an unlimited future. Then things are turned upside down. Damien earned his degree and had a good job. Then one day he was out on Lake Mead. Somehow he fell off a pontoon boat and injured himself seriously. It turned out that he was paralyzed […]
God’s Women –…
God’s Women: Rahab Would you be surprised to find a prostitute listed in the Genealogy of Jesus? Rahab is there. In this program, Fr. Mike tells the story of Rahab who is living in the beautiful city of Jericho, the one with the famous wall. The Jews are planning to come on their way to […]