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Msgr Swetland shares with you a good news story from New Mexico about a 19 year old who found $135,000 in cash, and instead of keeping it, he called the police and turned it in.   Caller Question – Why do we call priests Father if they can act in the person of Christ? Catechetical Corner – Evangelization Caller Question – Can a Catholic be buried in a military cemetery?

Msgr Swetland shares with you good news coming from Italy where they will start allowing public Masses again for the faithful starting on May 18th.   Email Question – When we pray “People of Good Will”, who does the apply to? Catechetical Corner – Thou Shall Not Kill Email Question – Is there a Saint to pray to for cutting through red tape with the Government?

Msgr Swetland shares with you a heartwarming story of a teacher who is helping to take care of one of her students new born sibling.   Caller Question – What is Msgr Swetlands thoughts on the Churches policy in China? Catechetical Corner – Prayer as the Breath of Faith Caller Question – Why do people not wear Saint Christopher medals anymore?

Msgr Swetland shares with you a feel good story of a new teacher who gave a portion of her stimulus check to struggling families.   Caller Question – What are the origins of the priesthood? Catechetical Corner – Salvation Caller Question – What did Jesus mean when he said “I did not come to bring peace, but a sword”?

Msgr Swetland shares with you wonderful story of an anonymous donor who donated 1 million dollars to a local hospital to help those on the front lines in hospitals, and not just the doctors and nurses.   Caller Question – What is the lectionary? Catechetical Corner – Scripture Caller Question – As a Catholic, how do we reconcile free will and predestination? Email Question – Did Jesus ever dance?

Msgr Swetland shares with you a heartfelt story of a married couple who are separated by glass due to the virus, but continue their love for each other by everyday meeting at the pane of glass that separates them to talk on the phone to each other.   Caller Question – What does it truly mean to consecrate ourselves to St Joseph? Catechetical Corner – Animals and Heaven Caller Question – If he received Confirmation not in a state of grace, did he receive the graces from it?

Doing the right thing. Msgr Swetland shares with you a story of a man who has been serving health care workers for free during the pandemic. He said he was raised with the idea that “it’s not always about making money, it’s about doing the right thing”.   Caller Question – How to respond to someone who says they can’t believe in God because they have been in war? Caller Question – Has Christianity ever been found in places where there was no knowledge of the bible? Catechetical Corner – Scripture and The Holy Spirit Caller Question – Why do Catholic schools use devils or demons as mascots? Caller Question – Is anointing of the sick valid over the phone?

Do you believe in miracles? Msgr Swetland shares with you a story of a man who recovered from the Covid-19 virus after 23 days in the hospital. His son called twice and prayed for his health on The Family Rosary Across America.   Caller Question – Is it a sin to not pay social security tax? Catechetical Corner – The Most Perfect Beatitude Caller Question – Can we used blessed salt to make holy water?

Msgr Swetland shares with you a faith-filled story out of Florida where some doctors and nurses are praying before each shift as the combat the Coronavirus.   Caller Question – How can what Mary said at Fatima be true? Caller Question – What should we believe of those who claim to have gone before the Lord in death? Catechetical Corner – Holy Scripture

Msgr Swetland shares with you a heartwarming story of a mother who gave birth to a child while battling the Coronavirus. Both the mother and baby are doing fine today.   Caller Question – Why do we not call Old Testament figures “Saints”? Caller Question – Where is the line drawn between passing info and gossip? Catechetical Corner – The Unique Word of Scripture Caller Question – Why do some people say the stigmata is a gift?

Msgr Swetland shares with you a warming story of Pope Francis designating the Cathedral of St. John the Baptist as a minor basilica.   Caller Question – What is required for salvation? Catechetical Corner – The Our Father Caller Question – Why do we have candles at Mass? Caller Question – Why could the Apostles touch Jesus after the Resurrection but Mary couldn’t? Caller Question – If Jesus didn’t die, how would that have changed history?

Msgr Swetland shares with you a story of a young girl who picked the up tab for an elderly man who was short on money when buying his groceries.   Caller Comment – Shares how great God has been in his life. Catechetical Corner – Scripture and the Church Caller Question – When does the Novena to St Joseph start?

Today is Earth Day, Msgr Swetland gives you some reflections on Earth Day.   Caller Question – Does the Church interpret scripture? Catechetical Corner – Earth Day

Msgr Swetland shares with you a nice story from Ohio of a young mailman named Kyle who has used his mail route as a way of helping the elderly.   Catechetical Corner – Communion of Saints Caller Question – Why do we pray the Divine Mercy Chaplet?

Msgr Swetland shares with you a generous story of a person who left their whole stimulus check as a tip at their favorite restaurant to help those who needed it most.   Caller Question – What other religions were around during the time of Jesus? Catechetical Corner – Heaven and Earth