On this episode of FLASHBACK, Sister Patricia Proctor, OSC, discusses her life as a cloistered nun and her book, “201 Inspirational Stories of the Eucharist.” This interview originally aired on Catholic Forum in October of 2005 in anticipation of the Diocese of Wilmington’s Eucharistic Congress in Ocean City, Maryland.
FLASHBACK: Sr. Rose Pacatte discusses her book, “Martin Sheen: Pilgrim on the Way
On this episode of FLASHBACK, Sister Rose Pacatte, author of the book “Martin Sheen: Pilgrim on the Way” is interviewed. Martin Sheen, best known for his role as a Catholic president in the television series The West Wing, returned to the practice of his Catholic faith at the age of forty after decades away. After years of battling alcohol addiction, a near-fatal heart attack, and a nervous breakdown, the stage, film, and television actor renewed his dedication to his family and activated his faith with energy, grace, and joy. This interview aired on Catholic Forum in April 2015.
Catholic Forum, April 21, 2019 – Easter Special
On this Easter episode of Catholic Forum, after a brief introduction, and the Gospel for the Solemnity of the Resurrection of the Lord, Bishop Francis Malooly will present his Easter message to the people of the Diocese of Wilmington, we will hear a special report about the Easter Vigil in the Vatican, and hear some terrific Easter music from the Saint Joseph on the Brandywine and Saint John the Baptist/Holy Angels parish choirs. Happy Easter!
Catholic Forum, April 27, 2019 – Guest: Rhonda Gruenewald
On this episode of Catholic Forum, after a brief introduction, the Gospel for the Second Sunday of Easter, a musical selection from the “Catholic Treasures” CD, we will chat with Ms. Rhonda Gruenewald, founder of Vocation Ministry, a national organization that helps parishes foster a culture of vocations, and author of “Hundredfold: A Guide to Vocation Ministry.” Also, on this now longer Catholic Forum, we will learn about Pier Giorgio Fassati, on Father Rich Jasper’s new “Modern Day Witness” feature.
Catholic Forum, April 14, 2019 – Palm Sunday Passion Presentation
On this Palm Sunday episode of Catholic Forum, after a brief introduction, members of the St. Elizabeth High School drama class will present the Passion of Jesus, according to St. Luke. This year’s presentation is under the direction of Mr. Jeff Dietzler, Director of Performing Arts. We hope this presentation will help you to ponder Christ’s Passion as we begin Holy Week. Photos of the students can be found at www.facebook.com/CatholicForum.
Catholic Forum, Mar. 24, 2019 – Fr. Jasper Lent Series Part Three
On this episode of Catholic Forum, after a brief introduction, the Holy Gospel for the Third Sunday of Lent, and a song from the Catholic Treasures CD, we will hear the third installment in the series, “Holy Boldness: A Journey Through Lent with Four American Saints.” Father Richard Jasper, Associate Pastor of St. Ann Church in Wilmington, Delaware, will tell us about the life of the wealthy Philadelphia woman who dedicated her life and fortune to help the Native American and African American communities. More Lenten resources are available at www.cdow.org/Lent. You can see a video of Father Jasper’s presentation at www.YouTube.com/DioceseofWilm.
FLASHBACK: Dr. Bob McCarty tells us how to raise happy, holy teenagers
On this episode of FLASHBACK, we learn how to raise happy, healthy and holy teenagers when youth expert Dr. Bob McCarty is interviewed. If you have or have had teenagers, you know what a chore it is to help guide them to be happy and healthy young people. It’s even harder to get them to be holy, or at least to think that it’s cool to be holy. Bob McCarty is the Executive Director of the National Federation of Catholic Youth Ministers and the author of the book “Raising Happy, Healthy and Holy Teenagers.” This interview first aired on the May 24, 2015 Catholic Forum radio program.
FLASHBACK: Karen Edmisten author of “Deathbed Conversions: Finding Faith at the Finish Line”
On this episode of FLASHBACK, Bob Krebs talks to Karen Edmisten, author of the book, “Deathbed Conversions: Finding Faith at the Finish Line” a book that tells the conversion stories of 13 people who finally found peace in the Lord in their last days. The book includes Oscar Wilde, John Wayne, Patricia Neal, Gary Cooper, Dutch Shultz and Buffalo Bill Cody. This interviewed debuted on Catholic Forum on April 19, 2015.
Catholic Forum, Nov. 5, 2017 – Msgr. Hurley’s Blue Mass Homily
On this episode of Catholic Forum, after a brief introduction, the Gospel for the 31st Sunday in Ordinary Time, and a musical selection from the CD, “More Than 50 Of The Most Loved Hymns,” hear Monsignor Steven Hurley’s homily recorded at the Diocese of Wilmington’s Annual Blue Mass. The Blue Mass honors police, fire, emergency medical, and military personnel and their families. Msgr. Hurley, the Vicar General and Moderator of the Curia for the Diocese, and Pastor of St. Thomas the Apostle Church in Wilmington, Delaware, was a police officer in Maryland before beginning his studies for the priesthood.
Catholic Forum, Dec. 10, 2017 – Guest: Christopher Sparks
On this episode of Catholic Forum after a brief introduction, the Gospel for the 2nd Sunday of Advent, and a musical selection from the CD, “Catholic Treasures,” author, Christopher Sparks will discuss his book, “How Can You Still Be Catholic?: 50 Answers to a Good Question.” The book grapples with the biggest questions that people are confronted with when they think about the Catholic Church. The book is available at www.shopmercy.org.