Mike Aquilina is author or editor of more than thirty books, including The Fathers of the Church, The Mass of the Early Christians, and A Year with the Church Fathers. He has co-hosted eight series that air on the Eternal Word Television Network (EWTN). He is past editor of New Covenant magazine and The Pittsburgh Catholic newspaper. He appears weekly on Sirius Radio's "Sonrise Morning Show." Mike and his wife, Terri, have six children, who are the subject of his book Love in the Little Things. In this interview that aired in July 2012, Mike talks about his book, Mothers of the Church: The Witness of Early Christian Women.
On this episode of Catholic Forum, after a brief introduction, and the Gospel for the 19th Sunday in Ordinary Time, Catholic Forum host, Bob Krebs talks to Mark Hart, author of the new evangelization system from Ascension, titled, The 99. The 99 offers a simple three-part system, to help you quickly and easily organize an effective, ongoing evangelization effort in your parish or community. There was no time for Father Jasper's Modern Day Witness series this week; but tune in next week.
Msgr. Stephen Joseph Rossetti is an American Catholic priest, author, educator, licensed psychologist and expert on psychological and spiritual wellness issues for Catholic priests. He has appeared on such television shows as Meet the Press and Larry King Live. In this interview from 2012, Monsignor talks about his book, Behold Your Mother: Priests Speak About Mary.
On this episode of Catholic Forum, after a brief introduction and the Gospel for the 18th Sunday in Ordinary Time, local author, Michele Chynoweth, will discuss her latest murder-mystery novel, "The Jealous Son." Based on the story of Cain and Able, "The Jealous Son" is the fourth novel based on Old Testament stories and the author's personal challenges. Also, on this week's installment of Modern Day Witness, Father Rich Jasper will tell us about the life of Maria Kaupas.
Historian and Papal expert, Dr. Matthew Bunson, talks about his book, "Pope Francis," one of the first biographies to be published after Pope Francis was named Pontiff. This interview aired on Catholic Forum on May 12, 2013.
On this episode of Catholic Forum, after a brief introduction, the Gospel for the 17th Sunday in Ordinary Time, and a musical selection from the CD, Catholic Treasures, we will talk with two men - Craig Kursinski and James Gebhart - who are studying for the diocesan priesthood. Also, Father Rich Jasper will tell us about another Modern Day Witness, Fr. Thomas Price.
The author discussed his book about Catholic youth and young adults.
On this episode of Catholic Forum, after a brief introduction, the Gospel for the 16th Sunday in Ordinary Time, and a song from Beth Nielsen Chapman's "Hymns" CD, we will chat with Ms. Kathy Prioreschi who facilitates the Dementia Caregivers Support Group at Saint Jude the Apostle Church in Lewes, Delaware. Kathy, who is a nurse, discusses the unique needs of those who care for their loved ones with dementia, and how this resort-area parish is helping fulfill those needs. Also, Father Rich Jasper will tell us about Anna Kolesarova, another Modern Day Witness.
On this episode of Catholic Forum FLASHBACK we hear an interview from September of 2013 with popular television host and author, Donna Marie Cooper-O’Boyle about her book, The Miraculous Medal: Stories, Prayers and Devotions. 20 years ago, Mother Theresa of Calcutta gave Donna Marie her first Miraculous Medal and she has never taken it off.
On this episode of Catholic Forum, after a brief introduction, the Holy Gospel for the 14th Sunday in Ordinary Time proclaimed by Deacon Larry Brecht from Saint Mary of the Assumption Church in Hockessin, Delaware, and a song from the CD, "More Then 50 Most Loved Hymns," learn about the good charitable work of the Columbiettes when Saint Thomas the Apostle Assembly members, Kelley Freebery and Pat Merritt are interviewed. Also, Father Rich Jasper from Saint Ann Church in Wilmington will tell us about another Modern Day Witness, this time a very young man from Italy named Matteo Farina.
Fr. M. Price Oswalt, is heading up the Archdiocese of Oklahoma City’s efforts to have Fr. Stanley Rother beatified. In this interview that first aired on Catholic Forum in March of 2013, Father Oswalt talks about the life and death of this Oklahoma farm-boy, and parish priest. He was martyred in Guatemala during that country’s civil war in the 1980s.
On this episode of Catholic Forum, after a brief introduction and the Gospel for the 14th Sunday in Ordinary Time, hear an interview with Catholic Answers' Trent Horn about his new book, "Counterfeit Christs: Finding the Real Jesus Among the Impostors." We will also hear excerpts from Bishop Malooly's homily and Father Norman Carroll's comments recorded at the June 15, 2019 Mass for Vocations at the Cathedral of Saint Peter in Wilmington. We will also hear about Carlos Manuel Rodriguez Santiago, Puerto Rico's Modern Day Witness with Father Richard Jasper.
On this episode of Catholic Forum FLASHBACK, will learn about the only Catholic to sign the Declaration of Independence – Charles Carroll of Carrollton- when author Scott McDermott is interviewed. Scott’s book “Charles Carroll or Carrollton: Faithful Revolutionary,” tells us about this interesting man who was the wealthiest and longest living signer of the Declaration. This interview first aired on Catholic Forum on July 4, 2010. FLASHBACK is exclusive content for Catholic Forum podcast listeners.
On this episode of Catholic Forum, after a brief introduction, the Gospel for the 13th Sunday in Ordinary Time, and a musical selection from John Michael Talbot's "Table of Plenty" CD, we will talk with Father Stanislao Esposito. Father looks back at his nine years as Pastor of St. Mary Star of the Sea/Holy Savior Parish in Ocean City, Maryland; and discusses his new assignment as Pastor of St. John the Baptist/Holy Angles Parish in Newark, Delaware. Also, we will learn about another Modern Day Witness from Father Rich Jasper, Associate Pastor of Saint Ann Church in Wilmington, Delaware.
On this episode of FLASHBACK, local Catholic author, Frank Rega who’s book, "The Truth About Padre Pio’s Stigmata and Other Wonders of the Saints" is a best seller. Who was Saint Padre Pio and did he have the wounds of Christ like his spiritual father, St. Francis of Assisi? Listen and find out. This interview aired on Catholic Forum in November of 2012.
On this episode of Catholic Forum, after a brief introduction, the Gospel for the Solemnity of the Body and Blood of Christ (Corpus Christi), and a musical selection from the CD, Catholic Treasures, we are joined by Ms. Hillary Byrnes, Director of Religious Liberty and Associate General Counsel of the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB). June 22 is the first day of Religious Freedom Week, a week set aside for Catholics are encouraged to pray and act each day for religious freedom. Father Rich Jasper will tell us about another Modern Day Witness.
On this episode of Catholic Forum FLASHBACK, Bob Krebs talks to prolific author, Kerry Walters, about his books "John Paul II: A Short Biography" and "John XXIII: A Short Biography." This interview first aired on Catholic Forum in March of 2014, just a month before both saints were canonized.
On this episode of Catholic Forum, after a brief introduction, the Gospel for the Solemnity of the Most Holy Trinity, and a musical selection from the Paul Tate CD, "Let All Creation Sing," we celebrate Fathers' Day Weekend with the founder of CatholicGentleman.net and author of the new book, The Catholic Gentleman, Sam Guzman. We will also hear about another Modern Day Witness from Father Rich Jasper.
On this episode of FLASHBACK, Father John Bartunek, LC, talks about his book, "Answers: Catholic Advice for Your Spiritual Questions." This interview first aired on Catholic Forum on August 31, 2014.
On this episode of Catholic Forum, after a brief introduction, the Gospel for the Solemnity of Pentecost, and a musical selection from the CD, Catholic Treasures, we will discuss Young Adult Ministry in the Diocese of Wilmington with Ms. Elise Cronin from WILCYA, and Mr. Stephen Hauss, from Holy Cross ACTS. What are some of the challenges that Catholics between the ages of 18 and 40 face? How can the Church address these challenges? Also, Father Richard Jasper, will tell us about Modern Day Witness, Cora Evans.
On this episode of Catholic Forum FLASHBACK, Bob Krebs talks to author, Julie Dortch Cragon about her book, "Visiting Mary: Her U.S. Shrines and Their Graces."
This interview first aired on Catholic Forum on May 18, 2014.
On this episode of Catholic Forum, after a brief introduction, the Gospel for the Solemnity of the Ascension of the Lord, and a cut from Paul Tate's "Rejoice!" CD, hear an interview with Jacob Scally, co-founder, guitarist, and vocalist of the popular Christian rock band, 2 + One, and sample some of the music from the group's EP, "Anchored in Faith." 2 + One is giving a free concert in the BPAC at Saint Elizabeth School in Wilmington at 7:00 p.m. on June 8, 2018.
On this episode of Catholic Forum, after an introduction, the Gospel for the Sixth Sunday of Easter, and a cut from the Catholic Treasures CD, we will talk with Jimmy Akin, Catholic Answers' chief apologist, about his latest book, "Teaching with Authority: How to Cut Through Doctrinal Confusion & Understand What the Church Really Says." Also, Father Rich Jasper will tell us about Modern Day Witness, Sister Blandina Segale, The Fastest Nun in the West!
Vinny Flynn is known to many as “the man who sings the Divine Mercy Chaplet on EWTN,” Vinny has been involved in a ministry of mercy for over forty years, using his gifts of teaching, writing, counseling, music, and prayer to help people understand the teachings of the Church and open their hearts to the healing touch of God’s love. In this interview from March 2014, Vinny discussed his book, “The 7 Secrets of Confession.”
On the Armed Services Day episode of Catholic Forum, after a brief introduction, the Gospel for the Fifth Sunday of Easter, and a musical selection from the CD, "Then Sings My Soul: The Best of the Priests;' hear an interview with Father John Mink, Pastor of Saint Ann Church in Wilmington, Delaware who retired recently after serving as a Chaplain in the Delaware National Guard for 27 years, and Father Christopher Coffiey, Associate Pastor of Saint John the Beloved Church in Wilmington and newly inducted Chaplain for the United States Navel Reserve. Also, Father Rich Jasper will tell us about Modern Day Witness, Pierre Toussaint.