Steve and Becky Greene, the Cradle and the Convert, help Catholics faithfully live their vocation by providing Church teaching, navigating moral challenges and exploring current issues facing the faith in our culture. Thank you for subscribing and for telling your family and friends!
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The Bishop’s Hour is a program produced by and for the Roman Catholic Diocese of Phoenix, presenting Church news and theological reflections, discussing contemporary issues facing today’s Catholics in Arizona, and featuring a weekly message from Bishop John P. Dolan
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Parenting Smarts! We need them, and sometimes we feel them. Our host, Dr. MaryRuth Hackett, is a mom of four with a doctorate in educational psychology, specializing in child development. Parenting Smarts blends together the science of child development and the realities of family life. Thanks for listening! Be sure to subscribe, download, and share with the people you know who could use some Parenting Smarts!
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Sounds, talks, homilies and other events from the Roman Catholic Diocese of Phoenix. Thank you for subscribing and for telling your family and friends!
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Feeling like you have to pretend you have faith and relationships all figured out? You are not alone! Check in with Danielle and Miranda and some of their favorite people -- regular, young Catholics just like you. We've all got issues; let's talk about them. Thank you for subscribing and for telling your family and friends!
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12/1/23 - Michael Gormley on the Mysteries of the Rosary
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Beauty leads to contemplation. Michael Gormley joins Steve and Becky explore the moments of Jesus and Mary's lives we reflect on in the Rosary. He invites us to gather together to pray the Rosary with a beautiful video series called the Mysteries of the Rosary released by Paradisus Dei. The Joyful Mysteries series is the newest release and a great …
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12/2/23 - Making Space this Advent, Sacred Music, Weekly Gospel and News
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Bishop Dolan joins us to talk about Sunday's Gospel. Claire Dwyer helps us kick off Advent without overcommitting as we talk about discernment, Joe Daly introduces us to Floriani, you'll also get up to date on the latest news. Special thanks to Catholic Cemeteries and Funeral Homes for making this show possible.…
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Listeners may have noticed a new introduction in the last few months on the show. Steve and Becky talk about recent changes in their work and home life. They reflect with gratitude on what God has been doing in their lives.By Roman Catholic Diocese of Phoenix
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11/25/23 - Mass as Thanksgiving, Andre House, Sunday's Gospel and News
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Bishop Dolan joins us to break open this Sunday's Gospel. Dcn. Bob Evens helps us understand the Eucharist as Thanksgiving. We'll learn more about Andre House and the plight of our homeless brothers and sisters with John Delaney. You'll get up to date on the latest news. Special thanks to Catholic Cemeteries and Funeral Homes for making this show p…
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11/17/23 - Jason Craig on Growing in Virtue
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Growing in virtue is different from self help. Jason Craig explores ways to cultivate virtue and mature in faith. He invites men to build community with each other and their sons to take this journey together. His book is The Traditional Virtues According to St. Thomas Aquinas: A Study for Men.By Roman Catholic Diocese of Phoenix
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11/18/23 - Sacramental Imagination, Weekly Gospel and Teen Author
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Bishop Dolan reflects on Sunday's Gospel we'll dive into Catholic Sacramental Imagination with Larry Fraher, you'll get to know teen author, Bella Velasquez and you'll get up to date on the latest news. Special thanks to Catholic Cemeteries and Funeral Homes for making this show possible.By Roman Catholic Diocese of Phoenix
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Eric Brooker joins MaryRuth to share about his journey toward discovering his worth. His book is You Are Enough: Overcoming Lifelong Doubts of Worthiness.By Roman Catholic Diocese of Phoenix
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11/10/23 - Msgr. James Shea Inspires Us to Mission
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Msgr. James Shea shares from his experience ministering to college students to help us understand the landscape of our time. Having moved away from a Christian culture, we're faced with particular challenges for evangelization. His book is From Christendom to Apostolic Mission: Pastoral Strategies for an Apostolic Age.…
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Bishop Dolan reflects on Sunday's Gospel and you'll get up to date on the latest news. Special thanks to Catholic Cemeteries and Funeral Homes for making this show possible.By Roman Catholic Diocese of Phoenix
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11/3/23 - Fr. Timothy Reid on Conversion and Carmelite Spirituality
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Fr. Timothy Reid shares his powerful conversion story, vocation story and invites us to learn more about Carmelite Spirituality. He's hosting a podcast series on St. Teresa of Avila's, The Interior Castle.By Roman Catholic Diocese of Phoenix
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11/4/23 - Melkite Church, Evangelization and Weekly Gospel
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Bishop Dolan reflects on Sunday's Gospel. We'll talk to two priests from the Melkite Catholic Church about faith, culture and the Middle East. Armando Ruiz joins us to share his passion for evangelization and you'll get up to date on the latest news. Special thanks to Catholic Cemeteries and Funeral Homes for making this show possible.…
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The saints are our friends in Heaven. They want to intercede for us, to be part of our faith family! Katie Burke joins MaryRuth to explore ways to cultivate friendships with saints in our families.By Roman Catholic Diocese of Phoenix
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10/27/23 - Fr. Basil Nortz, Cultivating Silence
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Noise surrounds us, keeps us from focusing and distracts us from prayer. Fr. Basil Nortz joins Steve and Becky with practical tips for quieting the noise around us, but even more importantly, the internal noise that keeps us from hearing God's voice. His book is Holy Silence: A Practical Guide to Recollection in God.…
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10/28/23 - Harmful Spirituality, News and Weekly Gospel
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Bishop Dolan reflects on Sunday's Gospel. We'll talk to Fr. Greg Menegay about harmful spiritual practices, especially the ones that circulate this time of year. You'll catch up on the latest news including an invitation to celebrate Black Catholic History Month from Fr. Andrew McNair an exciting update from Bourgade Catholic High School. Special t…
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10/20/23 - Fr. Ken Geraci, CFM on Fighting Spiritual Battles with Divine Mercy
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Fr. Ken Geraci joins Steve and Becky to talk about spiritual warfare and provide tips to strengthen us in battle by growing our prayer life, especially incorporating the divine mercy message. His book is Spiritual Warfare and Divine Mercy: The Weapon for Our Times.
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10/21/23 - New Live Show with Bishop, Marriage and Annulments, Weekly Gospel and News
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Bishop Dolan reflects on Sunday's Gospel. We'll learn more about marriage and annulments with Nicole Delaney. Hear a new live show with Bishop Dolan, A Seat at the Table. You'll get up to date on the latest news including an invitation to Night of Hope. Special thanks to Catholic Cemeteries and Funeral Homes for making this show possible.…
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What's it like to parent alongside a parenting expert? We'll find out when MaryRuth is joined by her husband, Bob Hackett.By Roman Catholic Diocese of Phoenix
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10/13/23 - Bear Woznick Inspiring Men to Virtue
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Be challenged to grow in holiness! Bear Woznick joins Steve and Becky to inspire men to strive for virtue. His book is 12 Rules for Manliness: Where Have All the Cowboys Gone?By Roman Catholic Diocese of Phoenix
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10/14/23 - Conversion, Youth, Weekly Gospel and News
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Bishop Dolan reflects on Sunday's Gospel. We'll get to know Rae-Mi Leroy and hear her conversion story. You'll also get up to date on the latest news and learn about the Global Celebration of Young People. Special thanks to Catholic Cemeteries and Funeral Homes for making this show possible!By Roman Catholic Diocese of Phoenix
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10/6/23 - Fr. Boniface Hicks, a Mini-Retreat with Jesus and Mary
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Take a 33-day journey at home to grow in childlike trust with Jesus and Mary. Fr. Boniface Hicks joins Steve and Becky to explore his book The Fruit of Her Womb: 33-Day Preparation for Total Consecration to Jesus.By Roman Catholic Diocese of Phoenix
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10/7/23 - Seminary Expansion, St. Francis of Assisi, Weekly Gospel and News
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Bishop Dolan reflects on Sunday's Gospel. We'll meet Br. Scott Slattum and hear about St. Francis of Assisi, his feast day was earlier this week. You'll also get up to date on the latest news including a big announcement about Nazareth Seminary. Special thanks to Catholic Cemeteries and Funeral Homes for making this show possible.…
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Susie Garlick joins MaryRuth to explore how our experiences and background influence our parenting. Her book is The Parenting Backpack.By Roman Catholic Diocese of Phoenix
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9/29/23 - Dr. Ian Murphy on Healing and Self-Awareness
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Seeing ourselves the way God sees us starts the path to healing. Dr Ian Murphy shares his personal story and how God worked in his life. His book is The Road to Self-Awareness: A Catholic Therapy Book.By Roman Catholic Diocese of Phoenix
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9/30/23 - The Rosary, Weekly Gospel and News
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Bishop Dolan reflects on Sunday's Gospel. We'll get ready for the month of the rosary with Fr. Shea Bowora. You'll also get up to date on the latest news including and invitation to Arizona Rosary Celebration. Special thanks to Catholic Cemeteries and Funeral Homes for making this show possible.By Roman Catholic Diocese of Phoenix
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9/22/23 - Dr. Theresa Notare on Natural Family Planning
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Dr. Theresa Notare, assistant director for the Natural Family Planning Program at the Secretariat for Laity, Marriage, Family Life and Youth, United States Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) explores the science, history and policies relating to NFP.By Roman Catholic Diocese of Phoenix
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9/23/23 - Angels, Padre Pio, Sunday's Gospel and News
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Bishop Dolan reflects on Sunday's Gospel. We'll learn about angels with Jen Arnold and hear about a powerful prayer group dedicated to St. Padre Pio. You'll also get up to date on the latest news. Special thanks to Catholic Cemeteries and Funeral Homes for making this show possible!By Roman Catholic Diocese of Phoenix
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9/15/23 - Dcn. Matthew Newsome on Growing Spiritually with St. Francis de Sales
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St. Francis de Sales wrote for average laypeople to help them grow in holiness while living in the world. Dcn. Matthew Newsome joins Steve and Becky to break open his writings and discuss how we can live a more holy life. His book is The Devout Life: A Modern Guide to Practical Holiness with St. Francis de Sales.…
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9/16/23 - Becoming Catholic, Weekly Gospel, Help for Marriages and News
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Bishop Dolan reflects on Sunday's Gospel. Susan Pietro helps us understand the beauty behind OCIA, Order of Christian Initiation for Adults. You'll also get up to date on the latest news and events including an invitation for those in troubled marriages. Special thanks to Catholic Cemeteries and Funeral Homes for making this show possible.…
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9/9/2023 - End-of-Life Issues, Weekly Gospel and News
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Bishop Dolan and Catherine Mulhern reflect on Sunday's Gospel. Fr. Tad Pacholczyk joins us to talk about the bioethics of end-of-life issues. Bishop Dolan and Fr. Andrew Laguna will talk about the Jesuits. You'll also get up to date on the latest news and events. Special thanks to Catholic Cemeteries and Funeral Homes for making this show possible.…
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9/8/23 - Kimberly Begg on Inspiring Saints
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Raising holy families is a struggle in today's culture. Kimberly Begg joins Steve and Becky to discuss the saints that inspire us to courage and faithfulness. Her book is Unbreakable: Saints Who Inspired Saints to Moral Courage.By Roman Catholic Diocese of Phoenix
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9/1/23 - Dr. Ryan Hanning on Questions and Discernment
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How do you discern big and small decisions? How can you grow in holiness in the time and place where God has you? How do you listen to God in the big and small decisions? Dr. Ryan Hanning joins Steve and Becky to explore these questions and more.By Roman Catholic Diocese of Phoenix
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9/2/23 - Go Natural, Weekly Gospel and News
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Bishop Dolan and Catherine Mulhern reflect on Sunday's Gospel. As the Diocese of Phoenix kicks off a year-long celebration of 50 years of Natural Family Planning, we'll talk to Dr. Theresa Notare from the USCCB's NFP office. We'll hear from two seminarians about their World Youth Day experience. You'll also get up to date on the latest news and eve…
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8/25/23 - Dr. Gilbert Lavoie on the Shroud of Turin
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Gilbert R. Lavoie, M.D., joins Steve and Becky to examine the Shroud of Turin, comparing his scientific findings with John’s Gospel account of the death and resurrection of Jesus. His book is The Shroud of Jesus: And the Sign John Ingeniously Concealed.By Roman Catholic Diocese of Phoenix
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8/26/23 - Fr. John Nahrgang on Mary, Weekly Gospel and News
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Bishop Dolan and Catherine Mulhern reflect on Sunday's Gospel. Fr. John Nahrgang is back to talk about Mary and tell us about his studies. You'll get up to date on the latest news, including an invitation from Maureen Kight to Magnificat. Special thanks to Catholic Cemeteries and Funeral Homes for making this show possible.…
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8/18/23 - Dawn Marie Beutner, The Leaven of the Saints
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Dawn Marie Beutner joins Steve and Becky to explore how martyrs and mystics, Fathers of the Church and Doctors of the Church, married saints and clergy, apostles and popes have all changed the world over the centuries and inspire us to do the same. Her book is The Leaven of the Saints: Bringing Christ into a Fallen World.…
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8/19/2023 - Joyce is Back, Weekly Gospel and News
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Joyce returns from medical leave, Bishop Dolan reflects on Sunday's Gospel and you'll get up to date on the latest news and events from the Diocese of Phoenix.By Roman Catholic Diocese of Phoenix
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8/12/23 - Understanding Scripture, Weekly Gospel and News
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Bishop Dolan reflects on Sunday's Gospel. Deacon Bob Evans helps us better understand St. Paul's Letter to the Romans and the Gospel of Matthew. You'll get up to date on the latest news, including an invitation a leadership academy from Michael Villanueva. Special thanks to Catholic Cemeteries and Funeral Homes for making this show possible.…
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8/11/23 - Happy Feast Day, St. Philomena!
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Celebrating St. Philomena on her feast day, Steve and Becky welcome Fr. Peregrine Fletcher, author of My Name is Philomena: A Saint's Story.
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8/4/23 - Joe Heschmeyer on the Real Presence
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The Eucharist is the Real Presence, but how can we better understand and embrace this reality? Joe Heschmeyer shows how this reasonable, biblical teaching unlocks the mysteries of faith. His book is The Eucharist is Really Jesus: How Christ's Body and Blood Are the Key to Everything We Believe.By Roman Catholic Diocese of Phoenix
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8/5/23 - Bishop Dolan's First Year, Weekly Gospel and News
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Bishop Dolan reflects on Sunday's Gospel. We'll also spend some time later in the show looking back at Bishop Dolan's first year. You'll get up to date on the latest news, including the Church in Africa and the Knights of Columbus. Special thanks to Catholic Cemeteries and Funeral Homes for making this show possible!…
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Buckle up for some fun while you take a journey with Steve and Becky through their recent travel adventures.By Roman Catholic Diocese of Phoenix
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7/29/23 - St. Ignatius, Weekly Gospel and News
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Bishop Dolan reflects on Sunday's Gospel. Katie Burke introduces us to St. Ignatius of Loyola whose feast day is this week and we'll get to know Debbie DiCarlo, the Executive Director of the Office of Mission Advancement. Special thanks to Catholic Cemeteries and Funeral Homes for making this show possible!…
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7/21/23 - Dr. Jay Richards on Science, Evolution and Intelligent Design
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Take a journey into the intersection of faith and science as Dr. Jay Richards explains the concept of intelligent design. He's contributed to the book God's Grandeur: The Catholic Case for Intelligent Design.By Roman Catholic Diocese of Phoenix
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7/22/23 - Reversion, Helping Refugees, Weekly Gospel and News
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Bishop Dolan reflects on Sunday's Gospel. Bill Egan shares his reversion story. You'll get up to date on the news including a parish ministry helping refugees. Special thanks to Catholic Cemeteries and Funeral Homes for making this show possible!By Roman Catholic Diocese of Phoenix
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7/14/23 - Patrick O'Hearn on Dating Like a Saint
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Where can we find good examples for courtship in a confusing and morally treacherous dating landscape? Patrick O'Hearn shares how saintly couples found each other and married. His book is Courtship of the Saints: How the Saints Met their Spouses.By Roman Catholic Diocese of Phoenix
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7/15/23 - Theology of the Body, Scholarships, Weekly Gospel and News
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Bishop Dolan reflects on Sunday's Gospel. Michael Villanueva gives us insight into Theology of the Body. You'll get up to date on the news including learning about scholarship opportunities for Catholic students. Special thanks to Catholic Cemeteries and Funeral Homes for making this show possible.By Roman Catholic Diocese of Phoenix
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7/8/23 - Will Wright on Being Charitable, Weekly Gospel and News
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Bishop Dolan reflects on Sunday's Gospel. Will Wright explores ways we can have more charitable conversations. You'll get up to date on the news including a look at a parish ministry that helps refugees.By Roman Catholic Diocese of Phoenix
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Steve and Becky Greene share stories and reflections to kick off the Summer!By Roman Catholic Diocese of Phoenix
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7/1/23 - Cultivating Vocations, Carrick Ministries and Weekly Gospel
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Bishop Dolan reflects on Sunday's Gospel. Fr. Carlos Gomez talks about cultivating vocations. You'll get up to date on the news including the latest from Carrick Ministries.By Roman Catholic Diocese of Phoenix
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6/23/23 - Make Good Choices with Fr. Augustine Wetta
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How can we make better decisions? Fr. Augustine Wetta joins Steve and Becky tap into the wisdom of the Desert Fathers. His book is Pray. Think. Act.: Make Better Decisions with the Desert Fathers.By Roman Catholic Diocese of Phoenix
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