Truth in Charity explores religion and spirituality through topical conversations with Bishop Rhoades and his guests.
As the Advent season wraps up, it’s time for the “O Antiphons.” On this episode, hear Bishop talk about these poetic prayers used as Christmas approaches. Each one begins with a different title for the Messiah, and each one proclaims the coming of Christ as the fulfillment of Old Testatment prophecies. As an added bonus,...
On this episode, Maestro Bob Nance of Heartland Sings talks about religious music with Bishop…including ways it can inspire and unite us. Then they take a deep dive into the musical masterpiece Handel’s Messiah. You can watch Heartland Sings’ performance of it, on-demand, beginning December 14th. For details, visit HeartlandSings.org. —— Truth in Charity is...
Advent has begun, and on this week’s episode, Bishop breaks down this Sunday’s readings. Hear Bishop talk about how the first reading from Isaiah and the Gospel reading from Mark remind us of our call to conversion. Then listener-submitted questions: It appears as if a COVID vaccine should be available fairly soon. One probelm for...
The US Bishops recently had their fall meeting, and on this episode, Bishop shares the highlights, including their discussion about the newly released McCarrick report. Hear Bishop Rhoades offer his perspective on the complicated and disappointing series of events – spanning decades – that led to the former American Cardinal Theodore McCarrick being found canonically...
On this episode, Bishop takes a deep dive into this weekend’s readings. Saturday is the Memorial of Mary’s Presentation in the Temple…it’s the only time we celebrate something that’s NOT in the Bible. Then on Sunday, it’s the Solemnity of Christ the King. The show wraps up with listener-submitted questions: What is a papal conclave?...
This week, Bishop and Kyle finish up their conversation about the remarkable lives of African-Americans who are candidates for canonization as we celebrate Black Catholic History Month. Learn more about: Servant of God Julia Greely, Venerable Henriette Delille, and Venerable Pierre Toussaint. To hear the first half of their conversation, check out the November 4th,...
A lot of Church news to talk about on this episode including… the Pope recently naming Washington Archbishop Wilton Gregory as the first African-American Cardinal of the United States. Then some breaking news: Bishop has received permission from the Vatican to include a new saint on our diocesan liturgical calendar. Find out who we will...
The Pope’s recent comments about civil unions for homosexual couples has made international headlines. While we wait for clarification from the Vatican, Bishop offers his own interpretation of the Pope’s comments in this episode. Then Bishop and Kyle talk about the newest encyclical “Fratelli Tutti”…Italian for “All Brothers.” In it, Pope Francis writes about the...
On this episode, Bishop looks ahead to the readings for this Sunday…especially the First Reading from Exodus and the Gospel from Matthew. Both stress the importance of loving our neighbor. Bishop applies it to the current issue of predatory lending and the sin of usury. Then it’s on to listener-submitted questions on religious freedom, why...
Bishop recently celebrated special Masses for those in the legal profession. Hear more about The Red Mass on this episode including what it is, what readings Bishop chose, and why he decided to focus his homily on the need for unity as well as how the call of our founding fathers for a “more perfect...
