Truth in Charity explores religion and spirituality through topical conversations with Bishop Rhoades and his guests.
On this episode, Bishop Rhoades breaks down the mystery of human suffering…starting with the origin of man and then how everything changed when God sent His S on for our redemption.
Today we celebrate the first Native-American to be canonized…St. Kateri Tekakwitha. Hear more about this 17th-century saint from a Mohawk village in upstate New York. She converted to Catholicism as a young adult and gave a powerful example of following God’s will despite hostility and illness. Then, Bishop Rhoades takes a closer look at missionary...
We recently celebrated the feast of St. Maria Goretti…a young girl who fought off an attempted rape which enraged her attacker causing him to stab her multiple times. She lived one more day and forgave her attacker before she died. On this episode, Bishop talks more about her story and also the story of her...
On this episode, Bishop talks about the June USCCB meeting…including a breakdown of the “Eucharistic consistency” document. Hear more about what happened, what it means, and how it will play out moving forward. Then it’s on to two servants of God whose cause for canonization was also discussed at the meeting. Their lives could be...
June is a popular month to get married; so on this episode, Bishop answers some common questions about weddings. Then it’s on to Saints Peter and Paul or the Princes of the Apostles. We’ll celebrate their feast day soon. Bishop’s book recommendations: “Saint Paul” by Pope Benedict XVI: https://www.ignatius.com/Saint-Paul-P2303.aspx “Jesus, the Apostles, and the Early...
On this episode, Bishop breaks down the recent changes to the Code of Canon Law. Specifically, the Pope recently announced revisions to Book 6 which focuses on “Sanctions in the Church.” Hear more about the changes, and why they’re important. Then it’s on to St. Aloysius Gonzaga. Born into an Italian aristocratic family, he gave...
Seven men were just ordained to the priesthood for the Diocese of Fort Wayne-South Bend. On this episode, Bishop gives us a little background on each one and then he talks about what it’s like to prepare for an Ordination Mass. Afterwards, it’s on to St. Anthony of Padua…whose feast day we’ll soon celebrate. He’s...
The Feast of Corpus Christi – or the Solemnity of the Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ – is this weekend. So on this episode, Bishop dives deep into what we’ll celebrate. From the 13th century saint who initiated the spread of Eucharistic devotion to how Pope Urban IV and St. Thomas Aquinas laid...
On this episode, Bishop talks about a saint who was elected Pope in 1963 and wrote 7 encyclicals including Humanae Vitae. Hear more about St. Paul VI this week including Bishop’s memories of him. Then it’s on to this Sunday’s Solemnity of the Most Holy Trinity. Bishop reflects upon this central mystery of our faith...
May is Mental Health Awareness Month, and on this episode, Bishop talks about the patron saint of mental health…St. Dymphna. Born in Ireland in the 7th century, she was killed by her mentally unstable father when she was just 15. She is now known for her intercession for those suffering from mental disorders. Then we...
