Episodes

Monday May 05, 2025
Episode #4616 – Our Lady of Guadalupe
Monday May 05, 2025
Monday May 05, 2025
Lauretta wishes everyone a happy Cinco de Mayo sharing a bit about the history behind this day then turning her focus to Our Lady of Guadalupe. She informs us regarding the apparition that lead to the shrine of Our Lady of Guadalupe and unpacks the story, its impact and the symbolism of the Tilma. She also reminds us that we are still in the mourning period for the passing of Pope Francis and that we continue to pray for the repose of his soul. She briefly discusses the conclave and its details along with reminding everyone to pray for the Holy Spirit to be present with the Cardinals and guide their voting, until such times as we see the white smoke and hear the announcement “Habemus Papam”.

Friday May 02, 2025
Episode #4615 – The Summer Fun at St. Stanislaus Kostka Academy
Friday May 02, 2025
Friday May 02, 2025
TGIF with Fr. Anthony, Tony, and Cristina. Fr. Anthony, Tony, and Cristina talk about the goings on, people in the Parish, and prayer. Father Anthony leads us in prayer for the repose of the soul of Pope Francis as well as for the College of Cardinals and the Conclave. On the show today, Father Anthony welcomes Ms. Barbara Labotka, Principal of Saint Stanislaus Kotska Academy (Pre-School to 8th Grade). Ms. Labotka shares with us the Summer Programming that is available at Saint Stanislaus Kotska Academy. If your interested or know someone with school-aged children interested in a fun, enriching and safe summer go to the school’s website at ststanschicago.org to apply/register for either the summer program or the 2025-2026 Academic school year.

Thursday May 01, 2025
Episode #4614 – Conclaves of Yesteryear and of Today
Thursday May 01, 2025
Thursday May 01, 2025
Fr. Anthony, Tony, and Christina talk about the goings on, people in the Parish, and prayer. Fr. Anthony leads us in much needed daily prayer and in prayer for the repose of the soul of Pope Francis as well as for the College of Cardinals and the Conclave. On the show today, Father Anthony focuses on letters of the past that were written to Cardinals in regards to the upcoming Conclave of their times. Interestingly enough, the letters could have been written to our Cardinals today, just in a different vernacular, for they definitely apply. Fr. Anthony along with Christina and Tony chat about this and share their thoughts. Father reminds us that Ms. Barbara Labotka, Principal of Saint Stanislaus Kotska Academy (Pre-School to 8th Grade) will join us on the show tomorrow to discuss the school and its programming. Join us and invite others who have school aged children to join us to learn about the programming.

Wednesday Apr 30, 2025
Episode # 4613 – Looking at the 1800’s Continued
Wednesday Apr 30, 2025
Wednesday Apr 30, 2025
Welcome to a Brain Wrinkling Wednesday with Fr. Tom Koys. Today Father Koys continues his dive into the book, Charity for Sale by Christopher Manion as he takes us takes us a short track back to the 1800’s and unpacks the book as he discusses Liberation Theology. Father Koys invites you to join the St. James At Sag Bridge Church this Sunday for a talk with Dr. Michael Foley from Baylor University. The event is free but please go to their website at historicstjames.org and register

Tuesday Apr 29, 2025
Episode #4612 – Feast Day of St Catherine of Siena
Tuesday Apr 29, 2025
Tuesday Apr 29, 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 on May 7th. Today, Father Anthony focuses on reading and unpacking many Quotes offered by Jesus and the Saints. He discusses their beauty and significance and calls on us to read these and see the beauty as a way to spend more time with our Father. Father Anthony mentions that Ms. Barbara Labotka, Principal of Saint Stanislaus Kotska Academy (Pre-School to 8th Grade) will join us on Friday to discuss the school and its programming.

Monday Apr 28, 2025
Episode #4611 – Beauty of Divine Mercy Sunday
Monday Apr 28, 2025
Monday Apr 28, 2025
Lauretta hosts the program as she opens giving her Doge report and then offers prayers for the repose of the soul of Pope Francis. She shares stories regarding Pope Francis that portray his humility and generosity. She then focuses on discussing the beauty of Divine Mercy Sunday. Ending the show with a call, encouraging all to pray for the conclave, the church and the future Pope.

Friday Apr 25, 2025
Episode #4610 – The Church and the Papacy
Friday Apr 25, 2025
Friday Apr 25, 2025
TGIF with Fr. Anthony, Tony, and Cristina. Fr. Anthony, Tony, and Cristina talk about the goings on, people in the Parish, and prayer. Father Anthony shares just how busy and active things are at the parish pointing out that things do not slow down in the lead into Divine Mercy Sunday or afterward. Father leads us in prayer for the repose of the soul of Pope Francis. Father Anthony discusses the Church, the Office of the Papacy and our great story. He focuses on Peter as the rock of the church as we ready to lay Pope Francis to rest and then look onward to the Conclave for the selection of the new Pope. Father shares details regarding Pope Frances’ burial services tomorrow on Saturday, April 26, 2025. Viewers can livestream the event on the Vatican News’s YouTube Channel at 3am CT (10am Rome Time). Multiple local outlets may be reairing the services later in the day. Let us pray for the repose of the soul of Pope Frances and pray as well for the church and its future new leader.

Thursday Apr 24, 2025
Episode #4609 –Thursday in the Octave of Easter
Thursday Apr 24, 2025
Thursday Apr 24, 2025
Today is Thursday in the Octave of Easter. Father Anthony leads us in daily prayer and in prayer for the repose of the soul of Pope Francis as we are in the mourning period He lies in state at St. Peter’s Basilica as the faithful come to pay their respects. Father Anthony focuses on the readings for the easter season that we are in. He engages Christina and Tony in conversation regarding the Faith and the example that Jesus set as he lived as well as the office of the Papacy. Later, Father along with Christina and Tony again draw attention to the rising numbers we are seeing in young adults attendance. Father encourages us to pray for the repose of the soul of Pope Frances and to pray for the church and its future new leader.

Thursday Apr 24, 2025
Episode # 4608 - Fr. Koys’ Moral Discourse (ReAir 02/19/25)
Thursday Apr 24, 2025
Thursday Apr 24, 2025
Welcome to a Brain Wrinkling Wednesday with Fr. Tom Koys. Today Fr. Koy has a moral discourse on topics affecting society today as he offers views from varying perspectives.

Tuesday Apr 22, 2025
Episode #4607 – Papacy of Pope Francis
Tuesday Apr 22, 2025
Tuesday Apr 22, 2025
Father Anthony leads us in prayer for the repose of the soul of Pope Francis. Father Anthony discusses the Papacy under Pope Frances recognizing that Pope Frances sent the message that the Church doors were open to all, while acknowledging that at times his message was misinterpreted. He was a humble man and a Pope of the people. Later, Father along with Christina and Tony chat about changes that are seen with increased youth attendance seeking tradition and truth in the church. Father encourages us to pray for the repose of the soul of Pope Frances and to pray for the church and its future new leader.