Deacon Al Lundy discusses recent news about Pope Leo's surgery and offers reflections on prayer, suffering, and trusting God's will. He shares personal stories from his life — including caring for sick friends and sorting through decades of woodworking projects — to illustrate mortality and Christian hope.

The episode also reviews the readings for the 29th Sunday in Ordinary Time (Isaiah, Paul, and Matthew) and highlights the Gospel message, “Repay to Caesar what belongs to Caesar, and to God what belongs to God.” Deacon Al encourages listeners to pray before voting and to seek what brings us closer to God in public and private life.

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Bob Johnston explains how Catholic tradition shaped Western civilization and warns that abandoning it — in favor of scientism and secular ideologies — is leading to social unrest, loss of meaning, and weakened moral responsibility.

He reviews the Church's historical contributions to science, education, and law, and examines modern challenges like materialism, AI, and political movements that echo religious forms while eroding Christian foundations.

Monsignor Richard Soseman, vice postulator for the cause of Archbishop Fulton J. Sheen, discusses the long canonization process, the collection of testimonies and archival research, and the rigorous investigation of miracles including the Engstrom baby case.

He also explains relics, the location of Sheen’s remains in Peoria, the upcoming beatification celebration, and how ordinary devotion and perseverance contribute to recognizing a life of holiness.