Catholic Minute

Send us a textWill I remember my loved ones in heaven?Will I recognize my spouse, my children, or my closest friends? And what if someone I love isn’t there?In this episode, we explore what the Catholic Church teaches about heaven, drawing from the powerful private revelations of St. Catherine of Siena. Through her, God the Father answers the deepest questions of the heart — and reveals how love, perfected in Christ, is not lost but magnified in eternity.Whether you're grieving a loss, longing to know what awaits, or searching for real answers on life after death — this conversation offers Catholic truth, eternal hope, and deep consolation.🕊️ What You’ll Discover:• Will we know and love our spouse in heaven?• Do friendships in Christ continue after death?• What happens if someone we love is in hell?• Why the saints still pray for us — and what they want for us• What our glorified bodies will be like• Why heaven isn’t just rest… it’s missionSupport the showSupport this show and get all future episodes by email atwww.kenandjanelle.com

Send us a textIn this powerful episode, we explore the shocking vision of heaven revealed to St. Catherine of Siena, one of the greatest mystics and Doctors of the Catholic Church. Drawing from her spiritual masterpiece The Dialogue, we break open what God the Father told St. Catherine about eternity, virtue, and the unimaginable joy of heaven.You’ll discover:Why heaven is far more than we can imagineHow the measure of love in this life affects our eternityWhy not all souls experience heaven the same wayThe truth about virtue, hidden sacrifices, and eternal gloryThe beauty of shared communion with the saintsSupport the showSupport this show and get all future episodes by email atwww.kenandjanelle.com

Send us a textWhat’s the difference between fasting and abstinence in the Catholic Church—and why does it matter?In this episode, Fr. Cristino joins us to clear up one of the most misunderstood Lenten practices. Many Catholics use the words fasting and abstinence interchangeably, but according to Catholic teaching, they mean two very different things.Support the showSupport this show and get all future episodes by email atwww.kenandjanelle.com

Send us a textHave you ever wondered if a soul in purgatory could reach out to us?In this episode, we share true personal experiences that made us pause and pray. From unexpected moments during Eucharistic Adoration to vivid dreams of loved ones who had passed, we explore the mystery of souls in purgatory, the power of prayer for the dead, and how God might use dreams or moments of spiritual awareness to move our hearts.Support the showSupport this show and get all future episodes by email atwww.kenandjanelle.com

Send us a textIn this episode, we share a powerful story from the life of St. Magdalen de Pazzi, who witnessed a soul in purgatory condemned to kneel in flames before the Blessed Sacrament—a consequence of receiving Holy Communion with indifference.#Eucharist #Purgatory #CatholicFaith #BlessedSacrament #CatholicMysticsSupport the showSupport this show and get all future episodes by email atwww.kenandjanelle.com

Send us a textCan one small sacrifice free a soul from purgatory? In this powerful Catholic video, we reveal the true story of a nun who gave up a single glass of water—and helped rescue a soul from purgatory’s suffering.This is more than a story—it’s a call to action. Discover how your everyday sacrifices, offered with love, can become a mission of mercy for the souls in purgatory and reparation for sin.Support the showSupport this show and get all future episodes by email atwww.kenandjanelle.com

Send us a textWhat really happens in purgatory? In this powerful video, we explore the four major sufferings of purgatory—the deep spiritual pain that Catholic saints and mystics have described for centuries. From the privation of God to the torment of flames, remorse of conscience, and the pain of unrealized holiness, this episode brings clarity to what souls endure and why our prayers are so urgently needed.Support the showSupport this show and get all future episodes by email atwww.kenandjanelle.com

Send us a textDoes Lent feel impossible right now? You're not alone. In this inspiring conversation, Father Cristino shares practical advice and encouragement for staying faithful and persevering during Lent—even when self-denial and sacrifices seem overwhelming.Support the showSupport this show and get all future episodes by email atwww.kenandjanelle.com

Send us a textHe died… and came back with a chilling warning about the afterlife. This true story, preserved by saints, reveals what awaits those who delay repentance. In this powerful true story preserved by St. Bede and retold by St. Robert Bellarmine, discover the chilling testimony of Drithhelm, a man who died, witnessed the torments of purgatory, and returned to warn the world.This is not legend or fiction — it’s a Catholic testimony that stirred an entire nation to repentance. His vision of fire and ice, the souls suffering for delaying their conversion, and his radical life of penance will challenge you to look at confession, sin, and eternal life in a whole new way.Support the showSupport this show and get all future episodes by email atwww.kenandjanelle.com

Send us a textHave you ever caused someone to stumble—by something you said, did, or didn’t do?In this sobering episode of Catholic Minute, we share a chilling story from Fr. Rossignoli Marvels of Purgatory—a tale of a gifted painter whose "innocent" immodest art led souls into sin… and whose judgment before God revealed the terrifying consequences of scandal. Some souls went to Purgatory. Others… to Hell. And they cried out for justice.Support the showSupport this show and get all future episodes by email atwww.kenandjanelle.com