Conversations with Consequences

On this week's Conversations with Consequences, Dr. Grazie Christie and Andrea Picciotti-Bayer speak with Catholic author and evangelist Melissa Overmyer about ways to stop worrying and start praying amid this coronavirus pandemic and we discuss Divine Mercy Sunday with the author of the 33 Days Spirituality series with Father Michael Gaitley, Director of Evangelization for the Marian Fathers of the Immaculate Conception and Director of Formation for the Marian Missionaries of Divine Mercy. Stay tuned 'til the end for a very special homily by Father Roger Landry and join the show every Saturday at 5pm ET on EWTN radio! Notes: https://www.melissaovermyer.com/ https://www.marian.org/marians/details.php?id=428

On a special Holy Saturday episode of Conversations with Consequences, The Catholic Association’s Dr. Grazie Christie and Andrea Picciotti-Bayer discuss the recent news from Australia regarding Cardinal Pell now free just in time for Easter with Helen Alvaré, a Professor of Law at Antonin Scalia Law School at George Mason University. Mary Rice Hasson of the Catholic Women's Forum also joins with a thoughtful look at the opportunities for growth and advancement during this time of coronavirus quarantine. Stay tuned ‘til the end for a special homily for Easter Sunday with Father Roger Landry and make sure to catch us every Saturday at 5pm ET on EWTN radio!

Dr. Grazie Christie and Andrea Picciotti-Bayer travel across the pond to discuss the latest on the coronavirus crisis with Father Benedict Kiely, Founder of Nasarean.org. Father discusses his own experience in isolation after travel to the States as well as how this virus is impacting the most vulnerable in Africa and the Middle East: the persecuted Christians. Tom Farr of the Religious Freedom Institute also joins with a look at how this pandemic is impacting religious liberty and conscience rights. Tom also discusses the plight of Christians in China where the coronavirus was first detected. Join Conversations with Consequences every Saturday at 5pm ET on EWTN radio! Resources: https://www.nasarean.org/ https://www.ncregister.com/blog/guest-blogger/pro-populo-becoming-a-desert-father-for-the-care-of-souls https://www.religiousfreedominstitute.org/thomas-farr

Dr. Grazie Christie speaks with Alejandro Bermudez, Director of Aci Prensa about Hispanics in the U.S. and their particular needs during this pandemic—and how “la fe” (the faith) strengthens us to face this moment with courage.

Meeting the coronavirus moment, the The Catholic Association’s Dr. Grazie Christie and Andrea Picciotti-Bayer discuss the work of the Little Sisters of the Poor with Sister Constance Veit as they are helping to protect the most vulnerable--the elderly and the infirm from the deadly virus. Author and historian David Reinhard joins with a unique look at protecting the Little Sisters' right to serve and the beauty of Catholic organizations that have helped communities in the face of crises for centuries. We also get a tour of the frontlines with a doctor battling the disease and helping patients in one of the busiest emergency rooms in the country--and our good friend Father Roger Landry offers some spiritual wisdom as we go through the rest of our Lenten journey--with much of the nation in quarantine and unable to attend Mass. Catch us every Saturday 5pm ET on EWTN radio! Show notes: TCA legal brief: https://www.supremecourt.gov/DocketPDF/19/19-431/137414/20200309092512829_19-431%2019-454%20tsac%20The%20Catholic%20Association%20Foundation%20et%20al..pdf Father Landry on the 4 Virtues: https://www.ncregister.com/blog/fatherlandry/4-virtues-you-need-in-this-time-of-crisis

Dr. Grazie Christie hosts a special episode of Conversations with Consequences devoted to the coronavirus pandemic featuring Dr. Timothy Flanigan, a Catholic deacon and professor of Medicine in the division of infectious diseases at Alpert Medical School of Brown University with a look at the way this virus spreads and his own experience working with infectious diseases including the Ebola virus. Father Thomas Petri, Dean at the Dominican House of Studies, also joins with advice for every Catholic on how to nourish our lives spiritually while many churches are closed and the importance of making a spiritual communion. Join us Saturday at 5pm ET on EWTN radio!

Catholic family counselor Dr. Gregory Popcak of EWTN radio's More to Life joins the Catholic Association’s Dr. Grazie Christie and Andrea Picciotti-Bayer in a new episode of Conversations with Consequences. Dr. Popcak discusses mental illness and what our Catholic response should be including issues revolving around depression, pornography addiction, the opioid crisis, and much more! Catch us every Saturday 5pm ET on EWTN radio!

Kathryn Jean Lopez, Editor-at-Large of the National Review, joins the Catholic Association’s Dr. Grazie Christie and Andrea Picciotti-Bayer in a new episode of Conversations with Consequences. Foster care advocate and adoptive mother of 4 children Kelly Rosati also joins in this special edition on foster care within the United States. We look at the Christian ethos of adoption, the role the opioid crisis is having on the system, and we discuss the fate of faith-based adoption agencies with many having to shutter their doors--this--and much more! Catch us LIVE every Saturday 5pm ET on EWTN radio!

Vice President of Appellate Advocacy and Senior Counsel with Alliance Defending Freedom, John Bursch, joins the Catholic Association’s Dr. Grazie Christie, Andrea Picciotti-Bayer, and Ashley McGuire in a new episode of Conversations with Consequences. John shares a thought-provoking analysis of the most important Supreme Court cases coming this term including a Louisiana abortion law that could signal a major turning point in the long movement against abortion in America, gender identity, potential threats to the seal of confession, and more! Tune in every Saturday at 5pm ET on EWTN radio!

Ambassador of International Religious Freedom, Sam Brownback joins The Catholic Association’s Dr. Grazie Christie, Andrea Picciotti-Bayer, and Maureen Ferguson in a new episode of Conversations with Consequences. Ambassador Brownback delves into issues of religious freedom around the world including the strict religious guidelines now in-effect in China, the Abrahamic Faith Initiative, and what his office is doing for the plight of persecuted Christians everywhere. The ambassador also touches upon the new International Religious Freedom Alliance and the 27 countries taking part in the newly formed collective. Join The Catholic Association every week--tune in Saturdays at 5pm ET on EWTN radio!