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Christianity is the religion of Joy, but few people understand what Joy is or how to gain it. Father Hugh Barbour joins us to explain.

Of course when a priest stands up to challenge an NFL team on is support for Pride Month he's going to get smacked down on social media.

As Catholics celebrate the feasts of Mary and Martha, we ask Father Hugh Barbour about the family from Bethany that was so intimate with Jesus.

Is there a Catholic model for economics? If so, what is it? If not, what contribution can Catholic Faith make to economic theory and practice?

Fr. Hugh Barbour, a Catholic priest and former prior of St. Michael's Abbey, dives into the intricacies of the sacrament of Confirmation. He explains how this rite signifies spiritual maturity and empowers individuals to share their faith confidently. The discussion addresses the importance of spiritual preparation and advocates for an earlier conferral of Confirmation, emphasizing its role in spiritual growth alongside baptism and Eucharist. Fr. Barbour also explores the connection between sacraments and divine grace, enhancing our understanding of the faith journey.

Father Junipero Serra remains a figure of contempt in some circles because of his association with Spanish Colonialism in California. Who was the man?

This saint, St. Mark Ji Tianxiang, is notable. He's notable, because he's a Saint and a Holy man. But there's something else- he suffered from an opium...

How can the Catholic Church teach that we need Tradition as well as Scripture when the Bible says that Scripture is sufficient as a rule
of faith and for making a man “complete”?

Was Fr. Junipero Serra a dark part of history, deserving of his statues and memorials' desecration, or was he a holy man of God?

Is it time to give up on Columbus? In the light of modern scholarship, should we view Columbus with suspicion? Take a look at the real man...