Episodes

Thursday May 22, 2025
Episode #4627 – Ash Wednesday Mass: ALWAYS Packed; Why? (Reair 030625)
Thursday May 22, 2025
Thursday May 22, 2025
Fr. Anthony with Tony, and Cristina discuss the season of Lent. Share their observations of the morning and evening masses of Ash Wednesday, which were both very well attended, actually very crowded! Why is this mass the most packed of the year? They share their theories as to why that is….Father leads us in prayer, especially for the Pope, recognizing that as we pray for him, we are praying for the church. After prayer, Father revisits the question of Atheism and shares history and the evolution of lent and the origin of the word ‘lent” itself. Central focus of Lent is fasting, why is that?

Thursday May 22, 2025
Episode # 4626 – Diving into History & the Encyclicals
Thursday May 22, 2025
Thursday May 22, 2025
Welcome to a Brain Wrinkling Wednesday with Fr. Tom Koys. Today Father Koys chats regarding the Saint of the Day, Saint Christopher Magallanes & Companions whom were executed by the Anit-Catholic Government of Mexico. He dives into history to discover the impact of the martyrs of the Cristero Movement.

Tuesday May 20, 2025
Episode #4625 – Current Happenings Remind us to Return to God (ReAir 121724)
Tuesday May 20, 2025
Tuesday May 20, 2025
Fr. Anthony, Tony, and Cristina talk about the goings on, people in the Parish, and prayer, They discuss current events occurring, signaling our need to return to God, reminding us that Advent is the perfect timing to do so.

Thursday May 15, 2025
Episode #4624 – Pope Leo XIV: His Words & His Actions
Thursday May 15, 2025
Thursday May 15, 2025
Today we continue to celebrate Habemus Papum: Pope Leo XIV, the 267th Pope to rise to the chair of Peter. Father Anthony turns to LISTENING to Pope Leo’s words, searching for some key messages. Father encourages us to watch and listen to our new Holy Father and through his words and actions we will be able to get a sense of where the Holy Father will guide us and the church. He is demonstrating thus far a focus on returning to the mysticism that we readily need to regain, as many seem to have lost that passion and desire for Christ.

Wednesday May 14, 2025
Episode # 4623 – Pope Leo XIV and the New Papacy?
Wednesday May 14, 2025
Wednesday May 14, 2025
Welcome to a Brain Wrinkling Wednesday with Fr. Tom Koys. Today Father Koys focuses on sharing reflections on the New Pope, Pope Leo XIV. He considers Pope Leo’s time in Peru and wonders about his view on Liberation Theology and whether Pope Leo was accepting of this theology during his service in South America. He discusses several analogies to help deliver his thoughts on the new papacy and what it may render going forward.

Monday May 12, 2025
Episode #4621 – Experiencing the Conclave & the Chicago Connection
Monday May 12, 2025
Monday May 12, 2025
Lauretta hosts the program and Mary Fiorito joins her as they chat about the amazing experience the conclave is for everyone. Mary shares her experience in Rome at the conclave and together they chat about the New Pope from Chicago and the many connections that are popping up everywhere. Both Ladies hope that this experience brings more people to the joy that is the Catholic church; inviting people who have left to return, asking curious people to take a closer look hoping for greater believe and peace in the world.

Monday May 12, 2025
Episode #4620 – Pope Leo XIV: His Words
Monday May 12, 2025
Monday May 12, 2025
Today we continue to celebrate Habemus Papum: Pope Leo XIV, the 267th Pope to rise to the chair of Peter. After watching the news unfold yesterday, today, Father Anthony turns to LISTENING to Pope Leo’s words, searching for some key messages. Father happily acknowledges that he has heard those key messages in Pope Leo’s words and is feeling hopeful and inspired.

Thursday May 08, 2025
Episode #4619 – Habemus Papam
Thursday May 08, 2025
Thursday May 08, 2025
Today we celebrate Habemus Papum: Pope Leo XIV, the 267th Pope to rise to the chair of Peter.
We watched and streamed the news unfold, listen here.

Wednesday May 07, 2025
Episode # 4618 – What is needed in the Papacy?
Wednesday May 07, 2025
Wednesday May 07, 2025
Welcome to a Brain Wrinkling Wednesday with Fr. Tom Koys. Today Father Koys acknowledges the first day of the conclave, a historic moment. While he does not guess who will be the next Pope nor does he explain how the conclave works, he chooses to focus on talking about what is needed in the office of the Papacy. He also encourages prayer for the Cardinals and that we seek the Holy Spirits guidance for them as they select the next Pope.

Tuesday May 06, 2025
Episode #4617 – Why Pray? & The Conclave
Tuesday May 06, 2025
Tuesday May 06, 2025
Father Anthony leads us in daily prayer as well as offering prayers for the repose of the soul of Pope Francis as well as for the College of Cardinals and the Conclave. The Conclave to select the 267Th Successor to the Chair of Peter is set to begin tomorrow, May 7th. Today, Father Anthony addresses a question posed to him “Why do we pray if God already selected the next Pope?” He begins by discussing the importance and the inner workings of prayer and the Holy Spirit. Father references the Sunday readings and unpacks just how applicable they are for the upcoming conclave.