Believing in Yourself
Some people may think that believing in yourself is being conceited or arrogant, but it is an important part of living as a Christian. It means thinking of yourself as valuable, lovable, made in God’s image, and able to contribute something special to the world...
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The Ten Commandments of Driving
There are so many ways that young drivers can be distracted today. Cell phones, texting, navigation systems, mp3 players and other distractions all take our attention off the road. Have you ever stopped to think about what your faith tells you about driving? The Ten Commandments for Drivers was issued by the Vatican in 2007...
Are Your Friends a Bad Influence
Our friends make up our entire social scene. We feel loyal to them, and it’s not always easy to recognize if our closest friends are leading us down the right path. How do you tell if your friends are a good or bad influence on you? How can your relationship with God...
Does My Vote Count? Why Should I Vote?
Voting is not only our civic responsibility; it is also our obligation as followers of Christ. As Christians, we are called to do whatever we can to influence public decisions through active participation in public life. Voting isn’t hard, but choosing who to vote for can be really difficult. Special studio guest Bishop of Trenton John M. Smith...
Distinguishing Faith from Superstition
Have you ever knocked on wood, carried a good luck charm, or crossed your fingers to avoid “bad luck”? How are praying the rosary or seeking a little “heavenly assistance” from your favorite saint different? The first examples are based in superstition...
Read Any Good Books Lately?
Some people say that reading is a way to explore the farthest reaches of their imagination. They get great satisfaction from opening a book that, in turn, opens them to new opportunities and ideas. Others find reading to be a chore. Do you think what you read makes any difference? What are your favorite books? Find out...
Faith and Patriotism
Patriotism can be described as love for one’s country. It is loyalty and affection towards the places, people and ideas that we’re most familiar with. It is an act of celebrating all that unites us, while taking a stand in the face of injustice. But as people of Faith, is it possible to maintain a duty to country when our first allegiance is to God?...
Movies that Move You
Movies are a powerful vehicle for telling stories that can help us along our faith journey in new and exciting ways. They don’t have to be outwardly religious or spiritual to inspire us. In fact, there are many movies with underlying Christian themes that enable us to examine the deep questions we often have a hard time discussing...
Being Healthy, Living Right
Eating healthy is one aspect of living a good and healthy life. Along with your body you have to take care of your mind and your soul. It all about making healthy choices that show respect for your entire “self” and keeping God first in your life.
Consumerism: The Latest, Greatest, Got-to-Have-It Craze
You know what we’re talking about! The one thing you “thought” you couldn’t live without. Whether it’s the I-Phone, the I-Pod or the latest gaming system, we’ve all fallen into the Consumerism Trap. How do we avoid getting caught up in the latest craze?...
The Mass: What Do We Bring?
The celebration of Mass is an awesome experience. Often, we think about all that we want to “get” from the Mass: love, hope, peace, inspiration. Have you ever considered what it is that we “bring” to the Mass and why?...
Faith Without Borders: Welcoming the Stranger
The Scripture tells us that we are responsible for one another. Jesus calls us, as members of his Body, to love and serve the strangers among us--no matter where they come from or what language they speak. How do we respond to the “foreigner” who...
Break-Ups: You Will Survive
No longer being together with someone you cared very much for can seem like the worst thing imaginable. But the human spirit is resilient. With a little support from family and friends, and the strength that comes from trusting in the Lord, you can survive...
Are You a Gossip Monger?
Nothing good ever comes from gossip. It destroys friendships, damages reputations, harms self-esteem and breaks the basic trust between people. Yet, even some of the most popular entertainment is based on reporting rumors about the personal lives of others...
Teens and ADHD
As many as three to five percent of the school-age population in America struggle with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, or ADHD. It affects boys three times more often than girls. What are some of the common misconceptions about ADHD? Our guests talk about how difficult it is for teenagers to deal with ADHD...
Keeping Perspective When bad Things Happen
Why do bad things happen? This is one of the most natural and universal of all questions. The answer is often elusive. How can we keep perspective when understanding escapes us? How do we find our way through the difficult and “bad” things that happen...
Do We Really Need to Sleep?
Getting the proper amount of sleep is vital. It affects our coordination, our concentration, and even our moods and emotions. Many teens get far less sleep than they require and the resulting “sleep deficit” has serious consequences...
Confirming Your Faith in Christ
Are you fully committed to being a disciple of Christ? Have you been “sealed with the Holy Spirit” in Confirmation? What exactly does it mean to “be confirmed” in Christ? Learn about the Sacrament of Confirmation which calls and strengthens us to live...
Forgiveness: A Path to Peace
The Rwandan government estimates that more than one million people were killed in roughly 100 days during the 1994 genocide. Immaculèe Ilibagiza, genocide survivor and author of Left To Tell: Discovering God in the Midst of the Rwandan Genocide, speaks about the importance of forgiveness...
Restoring Justice, Restoring Hope
Restorative Justice is a practice which focuses on repairing or restoring the damage done to a community by criminal behavior. Matthew Conner was incarcerated for vehicular manslaughter as a result of the accident he caused while driving while under the influence...
Teens Going Green – Responsible Eco-Activism
Do you respect the earth and practice the three R’s; reduce, recycle, and reuse? Each of us has a responsibility to do our part to take care of the earth. As Catholic Christians, we show our respect for God by the way we protect the environment and preserve our...
Blessings of the Beatitudes
From the Gospel passages, we know that practicing the beatitudes is the way to true happiness. They challenge us to live as disciples of Jesus Christ. Contemporary Christian singer and Catholic High School theology teacher Greg Walton explains how the Beatitudes...
The Joy of Being a Christian
Is there a secret to being joyful? How is Christian joy different from a simple feeling of happiness? Bob Halligan Jr., lead singer and guitarist for the Celtic Christian Rock group Ceili Rain, shares how he has come to know the joy of being a Christian and how that joy...
Pursuing Your Goals
Goals vary from person to person; they also change over time. But for Christians, the ultimate goal--God’s plan for us and our deepest hope--is to be united with God in heaven. How can keeping this in mind guide us as we pursue our goals today?
Pursuing Your Goals
Goals vary from person to person; they also change over time. But for Christians, the ultimate goal--God’s plan for us and our deepest hope--is to be united with God in heaven. How can keeping this in mind guide us as we pursue our goals today?
