Episodes

Today’s Topics: 1, 2, 3, 4) Dr. Sandoval talks on the topic of suicide: How to navigate thoughts of death with a loved one

Today’s Topics: 1, 2, 3, 4) Is there too much darkness or hardship in your life? God’s covenant with Noah in Genesis Chapter 9 still holds today. God is not done working We can turn to Saints as examples of how to navigate mental illness and hardship https://grottonetwork.com/keep-the-faith/community/patron-saint-of-depression/ We can look the Sacred Heart to reap the benefits of 12 rainbows (promises) for our lives https://www.ewtn.com/catholicism/library/12-promises-of-the-sacred-heart-136...

Today’s Topics: 1, 2, 3, 4) How do we understand trauma? How do we heal? How the brain reacts to trauma https://arcmonroe.org/how-do-our-brains-respond-to-trauma/?gclid=CjwKCAiA866PBhAYEiwANkIneLD7Y_lXxqJiE6lPVf6q5bCfpcAtJJXFk3CcjcQvG1_IBXLkDRM67RoC3gsQAvD_BwE How to heal with trauma-informed care https://elevhalsan.uppsala.se/globalassets/elevhalsan/dokument/psykologhandlingar/trauma-informed-care.pdf

Today’s Topics: 1, 2, 3, 4) How do you get darkness out of your house during the month of the Sacred Heart? You smoke it out… with incense As a family, we took a Thurible and incense used at church, got our children to carry it, and walked around the house praying different prayers to invite the Sacred Heart. Matthew Chapter 12:43-45. Jesus tells us what happens to a clean house, put in order but not filled with holiness. We filled the house with holy prayers: The Angelus Prayer to Saint Mi...

Today’s Topics: 1, 2, 3, 4) What does the image of the Sacred Heart tell us? https://cruxnow.com/church/2016/05/sacred-heart-and-divine-mercy-two-devotions-one-message How do our Bishops handle controversy against our Faith? https://www.nationalreview.com/news/archdiocese-of-la-condemns-dodgers-inviting-queer-and-trans-nuns-to-pride-event/ What is your Catholic Mission and vocation in life? – Find your Patron Saint – Teach the Faith to our children – Pray to find out your vocation from God

Today’s Topics: 1, 2, 3, 4) I know that sometimes its the Holy Spirit working and not me when good things happen. Do we understand how the Holy Spirit works in our lives. What are the Seven Gifts? Today we look at a case that could have gone really sour, but was saved by the power of the Holy Spirit. How do we apply the Seven Gifts in this case? https://www.catholic.com/magazine/print-edition/the-seven-gifts-of-the-holy-spirit

Today’s Topics: 1, 2, 3, 4) Is it okay to have a mental health diagnosis or does that mean that I have lost my faith in God? Should I take medication for mental health issues? These are some of the questions we wrestle with as Catholics. Join me today to address these and other concerns we have as Catholics navigating the world of mental health. https://thejesuitpost.org/2023/05/five-questions-for-catholics-dealing-with-mental-health-issues/

Today’s Topics: 1, 2) What is going on with abortion politics? https://www.foxnews.com/politics/pelosi-abortion-ruling-righteous-anger-supreme-court https://www.foxnews.com/media/psaki-disturbs-twitter-her-disgusting-response-leftists-doxxing-supreme-court-justices?obOrigUrl=true&ucid=gDivdXza https://www.foxnews.com/politics/kirsten-gillibrand-speaks-directly-men-abortion-speech?obOrigUrl=true&ucid=RrQtu2Nd 3, 4) How do fathers make a difference in our families? https://www.fatherhood.org/fa...

Today’s Topics: 1, 2, 3, 4) There are a lot of movies and books on evil and the demonic, but are they bringing me closer to Christ and to Heaven? If we find ourselves more interested in the things of hell, then it might be time to remember the things of Heaven: – pray to your Guardian Angel – what name are you working towards earning in Heaven? – read about what Christ said and what His followers said about Him in the Bible and pay no attention to the hearsay of evil entities

Today’s Topics: 1, 2, 3, 4) How do we define sin? The Catechism of the Catholic Church tells us: http://scborromeo.org/ccc/p3s1c1a8.htm When we sin, our intellect is dulled as Saint Thomas Aquinas tells us. But, if our intellect is dulled how are we supposed to fulfill the mission God made all of us for? As the Baltimore Catechism tells us: Q: Why did God make you? A: God made me to know Him, to love Him, and to serve Him in this world, and to be happy with Him forever in heaven. If our intel...

Today’s Topics: 1, 2, 3, 4) Do we always feel good? What if we are not feeling like ourselves? Are you going through dryness in your life be it physical, mental or spiritual? Let’s look at what is normal dryness or sadness in the spiritual world and what we can do to patiently walk through it

Today’s Topics: 1, 2, 3, 4) Today we are joined by Steven Davies, a parishioner at Annunciation Byzantine Catholic Church at Anaheim, CA, to talk about the Catholic Faith and what our experience is a Catholic Dads in the modern age

Today’s Topics: What is expected of men today? Should a man have feminine traits? What are masculine and feminine traits? Do they have to do with being a man or a woman? Unfortunately, in todays world we use the word masculine and feminine traits in a way that that makes it seem like certain characteristics belong specifically to a man or specifically to a woman. In reality, we should use a term like traits of humanity that we should learn to use in different circumstances in our lives. Let’s...

Today’s Topics: 1, 2, 3, 4) Our language says a lot about who we are. In todays society people are offended by words that to Catholics are holy and to others are considered oppressive. Let’s look at the Fruits of the Holy Spirit and use these Catholic words for the good and remind people that they are not dirty but a guide for how we should live our lives https://www.bible.com/bible/42/GAL.5.22-23.CPDV The Virtues are similar and words that we should be ready to use at any time https://en.wik...

Today’s Topics: 1, 2, 3, 4) Preparing for our Spiritual Warfare Conference If we try to lead a spiritual life, we will likely face resistance. Let’s not forget who we are in the eyes of a God who equips us with a Guardian Angel, prayer, and virtues Listen to how Saints resisted the Devil and how we can resist spiritual attacks with prayer and patience. https://www.churchpop.com/2015/04/30/the-haunting-stories-of-5-saints-who-battled-demons/

Today’s Topics: 1, 2) When we start our Journey to God we must overcome: Fear Insecurity Anxiety 3) Once on our Journey we must turn to the Saints who went before us to follow paths to climb the mountain. Saint Therese tells us to divest ourselves of material goods, have poverty of spirit, and look at life through the eyes of gratitude https://catholic-link.org/saint-therese-little-way-simple-living-minimalism/ 4) Know that the biggest danger on our journey are the ways the devil temps us ...

Today’s Topics: 1) Can the devil influence our dreams? https://spiritualdirection.com/2023/03/07/exorcist-diary-demonic-dreams?utm_medium=email&_hsmi=249190858&_hsenc=p2ANqtz-9RW1z8lxCohPUYPqFj0A1pwnt1MreRya1-8xoQ-lc4o4ZjPyxR85C_8-3gx-KqsTiW9qaSTfoJD7TKB2UDT2HaM55h9A&utm_content=249190858&utm_source=hs_email https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cFIKpoIt4aE 2) Satan wants our minds, and will start with our kids https://readlion.com/2023/03/06/parents-need-to-wake-up-advocates-sound-alarm-about-sata...

Today’s Topics: 1) How is your Lenten season going? Have you been able to keep your Lenten resolution? Don’t let the world, the flesh and the devil get in your way Know your enemy: This article gives excerpts from the book, An Exorcist Explains the Demonic, by Father Gabriel Amorth. It is important in any battle to know who you are battling, if we stand a chance to win the fight. In our lives, it is the fight to resist the world the flesh and the devil and unite our souls with Christ https://...

Today’s Topics: 1, 2, 3, 4) A great example for Lent is Saint Maria Goretti. Her story will change your life… If you let it. https://www.catholic.org/saints/saint.php?saint_id=78

Today’s Topics: 1, 2, 3, 4) Lent can be a challenging time to face our sins and burdens that we carry. Join me for three stories of patients who suffered abuse but are on a journey of healing https://www.biblestudytools.com/topical-verses/lent-bible-verses/

Today’s Topics: 1, 2, 3, 4) John 15:12-17 Tips for dating and marriage on this up coming Saint Valentine’s Day https://theeverygirl.com/new-relationship-advice/

Today’s Topics: 1, 2, 3) Children with Depression: – Should we treat? – Where did the depression come from? – What environment are the children living in? – Are children resilient? 4) How do we bring up our children as Catholics? – Humility – Education – Example

Today’s Topics: 1, 2, 3, 4) This show is dedicated to all moms who are struggling post-abortion. https://www.womansday.com/life/g2100/bible-quotes/

Today’s Topics: 1, 2) The Interior Life: Seeking peace through therapy 3) Saints with a beautiful interior life: Pope Saint John Paul II 4) Imitation of Christ by Thomas Kempis: Book 2, Considerations for the Interior Life