Truth in Charity explores religion and spirituality through topical conversations with Bishop Rhoades and his guests.
There have been several recent Supreme Court decisions that involve the Catholic faith and our religious institutions. Some were good news and some were bad news. We covered two of those decisions on the June 24th episode, but this week Bishop breaks down the rest. ….the decisions covered abortion, contraception coverage offered by employers, Catholic...
On this episode, Bishop and Kyle talk about an important but sometimes overlooked vocation…those who live a life of consecration to God. What are the different forms of this vocation? How do they work? Hear Bishop explain and give examples from right here in our Diocese. Then…is it ever appropriate for a priest or deacon...
Our last episode took a philosophical deep dive into proving God exists. So this week…Bishop answers the question “now what?” What’s the process for potentially joining the Church? Then, what are some faithful Catholic news sources? The show wraps up with listener-submitted questions on in-vitro fertilization, the Rapture, and more. Listener-submitted questions: • As Catholics,...
Have you ever wondered…is it possible to prove the existence of God? On this episode, Bishop and special guest University of St. Francis Professor Dr. Lewis Pearson use philosophical arguments with relatable examples to show how it could be done. —— Truth in Charity is brought to you in part by Notre Dame Federal Credit...
In the wake of the tragic killing of George Floyd and others, Bishop talks about the social evil of racism in this episode…..including Church teaching and how his time as pastor of an inner-city parish in Harrisburg, PA gave him first-hand experience with practical ways to unite cultures. Then it’s on to two recent Supreme...
You’re probably familiar with the images…the Sacred Heart of Jesus and the Immaculate Heart of Mary. But what’s the theology behind it? Hear how these devotions to love are especially needed now. Then Bishop has a rousing call to the graduating class of 2020…encouraging them to always be ready to explain and defend the Catholic...
Bishop continues navigating the mystery of the Holy Trinity this week. Hear how the Nicene Creed resolves the heretical issues that began popping up…the prayer was first written at the Council of Nicea and finished at the First Council of Constantinople…so technically it’s not the Nicene Creed but the Constantinopolitan Creed. —— Truth in Charity...
Ordination Masses are always special…but this year’s is extra special. So Bishop starts off this episode talking about the upcoming Priesthood and Diaconate Ordination Mass….usually two separate events….but this year, combined into one after the health crisis prevented the original plans. Then…did you know there’s a Saint Kevin? Today’s his feast day! Plus today is...
Lourdes, Fatima, Guadalupe…have you ever wondered about the process that authenticates an apparition of the Blessed Virgin Mary? Makes it worthy of public devotion? On this episode, Bishop talks about an alleged apparition that happened here…in our diocese…what the investigation process looked like and what the commission concluded. Then, Bishop wraps up the series on...
It’s the time of year for priest re-assignments, and on this episode, Bishop explains the changes taking place for several parishes across our Diocese…. as well as how those decisions are made. Then Bishop continues his series on the Matriarchs of the Old Testament…this time, he focuses on Leah and Rachel, the wives of Jacob....