Good News #227 101126: From Sacred Retreats to Heaven’s Feast: Faith, Healing, and Invitation
Deacon Al shares his retreat experiences and a personal medical update, then walks through the Scripture readings for the 28th Sunday in Ordinary Time—from Isaiah’s promise of salvation, to Paul’s lesson on contentment, to Jesus’ parable of the wedding feast—emphasizing God’s universal invitation and the call to remain faithful.
Email your questions to Deacon AL: goodnews@catholicspiritradio.org
3 Oct 2026
Good News #226 100326: Vines, Trees & Turning Back: Good News with Deacon Al
Deacon Al shares personal stories about trees and tools, then leads listeners through the 27th Sunday readings—Isaiah, Philippians, and Matthew—unpacking the vineyard parable and its call to repent and bear fruit for God.
The episode connects everyday life to Scripture, urging teens to reflect on their role in the "vineyard" and to return to Christ with love and commitment.
Email your questions to Deacon AL: goodnews@catholicspiritradio.org
3 Oct 2026
Being Catholic #411: The Bible, Tradition, and Why Schools Should Teach It
On this episode of Being Catholic, Bob Johnston and his wife Lynn discuss why the Bible should be taught in public schools, how the Scriptures were handed down through Catholic tradition, and how tradition informs interpretation on issues like the sanctity of life, abortion, euthanasia, and the death penalty.
They also touch on recent news items (a claimed Noah's Ark excavation), the Texas curriculum debate over mandatory Bible readings, and preview future episodes exploring how the Church compiled the Bible and the ongoing role of tradition in Christian belief.
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