Truth in Charity explores religion and spirituality through topical conversations with Bishop Rhoades and his guests.
Welcome to a special Sharathon edition of Truth in Charity with Bishop Rhoades! On this episode, Bishop is joined in the Redeemer Radio studio with host Kyle Heimann, Diocesan Secretary for Communications Jennifer Simerman, and Truth in Charity producer Mariam Schmitz. Hear Bishop talk about the importance of Catholic media, the relationship between faith and...
This week, Bishop talks about the silent or quiet prayers the priest says before and during Mass. Then it’s on to listener-submitted questions on topics including: the upcoming Synod for the Amazon, the most common myth about Catholicism, and whether or not a confession can be heard over the phone. If you have a question...
On this week’s episode, Bishop talks about the Annual Bishop’s Appeal and why he chose the theme ….Go and Make Disciples. Then it’s on to the upcoming World Day of Migrants and Refugees…something that has been on the Church calendar for more than a century and seems especially relevant today. The show wraps up with...
This week, Bishop reflects upon Saint John Chrysostom, the Feast of the Exaltation of the Holy Cross, Parable of the Prodigal Son, and much more. Listener-submitted questions: • In the Apostle’s Creed, we say that Jesus “descended into hell.” Why did that have to happen? And what happened when he was there? • The death...
We’re back with all new episodes, and this week Bishop discusses a recent survey that revealed some shocking statistics about how many Catholics believe in the real presence of Christ in the Eucharist….then it’s on to the upcoming bi-lingual confirmation mass for youth with disabilities, a conversation about relics, and then….listener-submitted questions on topics including...
Today is the Memorial of Saint Maximilian Kolbe, and so…Bishop starts off this episode by reflecting upon the life of this Franciscan priest and martyr who died at Auschwitz. Then it’s on to the Assumption of Mary into heaven and this Sunday’s Gospel reading which includes Jesus telling His disciples: “I have come to the...
The Feast of the Transfiguration leads this week’s episode of Truth in Charity! Hear Bishop unpack this Luminous Mystery that offered Peter, James, and John a glimpse of Jesus’s divine glory. Then, it’s on to the Memorial of Blessed Solanus Casey, Bishop’s upcoming visit with Pope Francis, and a new website launched by the United...
This week, Bishop talks about the life of Saint Ignatius of Loyola….and how a severe war injury led to his spiritual conversion which ultimately led to the founding of the Jesuit Order. Then Bishop connects the life of Saint Ignatius to the upcoming Gospel reading which tells the parable of the Rich Fool. Afterwards, it’s...
CONVO WITH KYLE: Bishop talks about St. James the Apostle….including his journey with Christ, his martyrdom, and his connection to a traditional pilgrimage in Europe. An explanation of how Bishops dedicate new altars and then National Natural Family Planning Week. LISTENER SUBMITTED QUESTIONS My niece and her husband were married in the Church and since...
CONVO WITH KYLE: Bishop talks about Saint Bonaventure, a Franciscan theologian, and Doctor of the Church. Then, it’s on to the Apostle of the Apostles, Saint Mary Magdalene. The Catholic Word of the Week returns with the word: “exegesis” and then Bishop gives an update on our diocesan seminarians, new hires for the Diocese, and...
