Easter Joy, the Road to Emmaus, and Staying Vigilant in the Pandemic

Jack Socha interviews Bishop William Patrick Callahan by phone during Easter season, discussing the streamed Easter Vigil and Mass from a dimly lit, under-repair cathedral, and announcing Bishop-elect Dan Felton’s May 20 ordination and installation as Bishop of Duluth, including the tradition of a bishop-elect knocking on the cathedral door. Callahan recounts the Gospel story of the road to Emmaus, stressing that faith is a gift, Christ accompanies each person, and recognition comes in the Eucharist, leading believers to share the Gospel. They reflect on gratitude, symbols like birthday candles, and examples of unexpected kindness. The show thanks Relevant Radio and Spirit Radio for free airtime, promotes Catholic Charities assistance and the Bishop’s Annual Appeal, reviews ongoing COVID precautions amid variants, notes upcoming diaconate and priesthood ordinations, and ends with a call against racism and a closing hymn.

00:00 Easter Greetings

00:55 Cathedral Vigil Stream

01:54 Cathedral Repairs Update

02:24 New Bishop for Duluth

04:25 Duluth Weather Talk

06:14 Bishop Installation Ritual

08:09 Knocking Door Memories

09:51 Bishop Responsibilities Today

12:38 Thanks to Radio Networks

14:38 Road to Emmaus Story

21:45 Faith as a Gift

23:37 Eucharist and Gods Word

27:28 Candle Symbolism

29:29 Gratitude And Perspective

32:06 Unexpected Help From Don

34:57 Catholic Charities Power Aid

36:55 Pandemic Variants And Church Safety

44:15 Zoom Life And Upcoming Ordinations

46:59 Prayer Blessing And Farewell

48:26 Anti Racism Message

51:18 Staying Connected Online

54:13 Army Memory And Closing Hymn