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Send us a textDoes the Holy Spirit REALLY Pick the Pope? 🤔 As a new conclave approaches, many Catholics ask: Is the Holy Spirit the one choosing the next pope? In this video, we unpack that belief by looking at Church history, and the words of Pope Benedict XVI himself.Support the showSupport this show and get all future episodes by email atwww.kenandjanelle.com

Send us a textWhat happens when your kids turn the tables and start asking the big questions—like who should be the next pope? In this heartwarming and thought-provoking video, my children interview me about my childhood, family memories, and yes... who I think should become the next pope. We talk about Cardinal Sarah, the role of the Holy Father, and what really matters when selecting a pope in a Catholic conclave.This candid conversation brings together humor, faith, and family—offering a unique window into how Catholic parents can talk to their kids about the Church, vocation, and leadership in the Body of Christ.Support the showSupport this show and get all future episodes by email atwww.kenandjanelle.com

Send us a textWhat actually happens on Good Friday—and why is it so different from every other day of the year?In this powerful Good Friday reflection, Fr. Cristino walks us through the most solemn liturgy in the Church. Why is there no Mass? Why does the priest lie prostrate before the altar? What does it mean to venerate the Cross when the tabernacle stands empty?From the silence and sorrow to the beauty of the Solemn Intercessions and the adoration of Christ’s crucified body, this episode explores the heart of Good Friday and why the Church calls it “good.”If you’ve ever wondered why Good Friday feels so unlike anything else—this is the episode for you. Support the showSupport this show and get all future episodes by email atwww.kenandjanelle.com

Send us a textOn June 13, 1929, Sister Lucia of Fatima received a mystical vision that revealed the true depth of the Holy Sacrifice of the Mass. As she knelt alone in adoration, the chapel was filled with supernatural light: the Cross, the Precious Blood, the Eucharist, and Our Lady of Fatima appeared above the altar in a moment of profound spiritual power.This Holy Thursday, we reflect on that vision—and what it unveils about the Mass, the Eucharist, and how heaven comes to us at every altar. The Catholic Church teaches that the Mass is Calvary made present, and Sister Lucia’s experience confirms this in a breathtaking way.Whether you've followed us through Lent or are just joining, this reflection invites you to see the Eucharist with new eyes—and to welcome Jesus with renewed reverence.Support the showSupport this show and get all future episodes by email atwww.kenandjanelle.com

Send us a textIt’s Holy Week.We remember Christ’s Passion—but are we chasing comfort instead of the Cross?One man spends $2 million a year trying to stop aging. Supplements. MRIs. Oxygen masks. All to avoid what none of us can escape. And yet… he’s still empty.St. Anselm of Canterbury, Doctor of the Church, reveals a greater truth:🕊️ Perfect security that can never be lost👑 Honor that raises beggars to royalty🔥 Joy that heals every woundThis is the promise of Heaven—the glory Christ won for you.As we walk with Jesus through His suffering and death, remember: Eternal life doesn’t begin later. It begins with Him.Support the showSupport this show and get all future episodes by email atwww.kenandjanelle.com

Send us a textWhat if your suffering… wasn’t the end of the story?In this episode, we explore the Catholic teaching on the glorified body—a promise of total healing, perfect freedom, and a body made new in Christ.Drawing from the wisdom of St. Anselm of Canterbury, we reveal what the Church teaches about our future in Heaven: no more pain, no more weakness—just glory.💡 “He will transform our lowly bodies to be like His glorious body.” (Philippians 3:21)Support the showSupport this show and get all future episodes by email atwww.kenandjanelle.com

Send us a textWhat Will Your Body Be Like in Heaven? St. Anselm of Canterbury—Doctor of the Church—offers a glimpse that is both stunning and soul-stirring.In this Holy Week meditation, we explore the glorified body: the radiant, powerful, and perfected body promised to the saints. Drawing from St. Anselm’s writings—brought to life through Fr. Robert Nixon’s translation in The Glories of Heaven—we discover what awaits us beyond the grave:Support the showSupport this show and get all future episodes by email atwww.kenandjanelle.com

Send us a textWhen my great-grandmother was widowed and left with 12 children during the Great Depression, she had every reason to hold back. But instead… she gave. This is her powerful story of faith, sacrifice, and radical Catholic generosity — and how it challenges us today.🔗 Support Fr. Cristino’s parishIn this conversation with Fr. Cristino, we explore:🔹 What almsgiving really means for Catholics🔹 How self-denial and giving are spiritually connected🔹 Whether government programs have weakened Christian charity🔹 How debt, inflation, and modern life affect our ability to give🔹 And why sometimes, those who give receive more than they ever expectedThis video isn’t just about the past — it’s about how we as Catholics are called to trust God, give boldly, and serve others, no matter our situation.Support the showSupport this show and get all future episodes by email atwww.kenandjanelle.com

Send us a textWhat happens when saints are given a glimpse of Heaven? In this powerful reflection, we explore the heavenly visions of St. Faustina Kowalska and St. Thomas Aquinas—two of the Church’s most revered Saints. Their encounters with God’s glory left them speechless… and transformed their lives forever.Support the showSupport this show and get all future episodes by email atwww.kenandjanelle.com

Send us a textWhen the Queen of Heaven enters purgatory, everything changes. In this powerful Catholic reflection, discover the vision of St. Frances of Rome, who witnessed Our Lady descending into purgatory to lead suffering souls into the joy of heaven.Support the showSupport this show and get all future episodes by email atwww.kenandjanelle.com