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Tuesday, April 29, 2013
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Today, Gus talks Catholic statistics…particularly emerging Catholic adults ages 18-23, which prompts him to ask his listeners what their experience was following confirmation. Did they grow in faith or did they fall away for a time? To check out the statistics Gus quoted on today’s Seize the Day, click here. Also, Gus welcomes Devin Rose […]
Monday, April 28, 2014
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It’s the day after the canonizations of Pope St. John XXIII and Pope St. John Paul II. Now, there’s talk that Pope Paul VI (pope from 1963-1978) may possibly be canonized this October. Gus asks if it’s possible to canonize someone too quickly. Should a certain amount of time pass or are you OK with […]
Monday, April 28, 2014
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It’s the day after the canonizations of Pope St. John XXIII and Pope St. John Paul II. Now, there’s talk that Pope Paul VI (pope from 1963-1978) may possibly be canonized this October. Gus asks if it’s possible to canonize someone too quickly. Should a certain amount of time pass or are you OK with […]
Friday, April 25, 2014
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This Sunday, Blesseds John XXIII and John Paul II officially become saints in the Catholic Church. Gus asks his listeners just what the pope means to them? Do you closely follow or study popes or don’t you? Is it something that you have strong feelings about or no feelings at all? Also, it’s Friday so […]
Thursday, April 24, 2013
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In light of this past weekend’s Easter mass, Gus asks his listeners if they’ve ever been to mass with family or friends who are Catholics, but not practicing. If they get in the communion line, do you say anything or do you just let it pass? Also, Gus welcomes Caroline Brennan, regional information officer for […]
Wednesday, April 23, 2014
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Today, Gus plays an encore broadcast of Canonization 101: The Making of a Saint, which focuses on the Catholic Church’s two newest saints, Pope John XXIII and Pope John Paul II. Their canonization date is this Sunday, April 27th. Also, Gus welcomes Edward Clancy, director of evangelization and outreach for Aid to the Church in […]
Tuesday, April 22, 2014
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On this Tuesday after Easter, Gus opens up the phone lines to “newly minted” Catholics; that is, those who were welcomed into the Church this past weekend on the Easter Vigil. Gus even hears from a caller who was so moved by the Easter Vigil mass he attended, that he’s seriously considering going into the […]
Tuesday, April 22, 2014
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On this Tuesday after Easter, Gus opens up the phone lines to “newly minted” Catholics; that is, those who were welcomed into the Church this past weekend on the Easter Vigil. Gus even hears from a caller who was so moved by the Easter Vigil mass he attended, that he’s seriously considering going into the […]
Thursday, April 17, 2014
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It’s Holy Thursday on Seize the Day and the start of the Triduum. Gus welcomes Duncan Stroik, professor of architecture at the University of Notre Dame, to talk about the unique responsibility Catholic architecture plays in our faith life. Also, author Stephen Mansfield joins Gus to talk about his book “Killing Jesus,” which provides an […]
Wednesday, April 16, 2014
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We’re halfway through Holy Week and on today’s Seize the Day Gus welcomes Ryan McLaughlin to the Conversion Corner. Ryan is a evangelical convert who talks with Gus at length about his conversion to the Catholic Church. You can learn more about him and his faith journey by checking out his blog here. Also, Jenny Kraska […]
Tuesday, April 15, 2014
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On this Tuesday in Holy Week, Gus speaks to David Adams, vice president for missions, Cross Catholic Outreach, to talk about the latest on the Shroud of Turin. In addition to all the carbon dating, which places the Shroud in first-century Jerusalem, the markings seen on the man in the cloth reveal those left by […]
Monday, April 14, 2014
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It’s Monday in Holy Week and Gus asks what your Palm Sunday mass experience was like. Did you get palms before or after mass and did you make palm crosses? Also, Gus welcomes Fr. Joseph Espaillat, director of youth ministry in the archdiocese of New York, to talk about his vocation and energizing Catholic youth with […]
Monday, April 14, 2014
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It’s Monday in Holy Week and Gus asks what your Palm Sunday mass experience was like. Did you get palms before or after mass and did you make palm crosses? Also, Gus welcomes Fr. Joseph Espaillat, director of youth ministry in the archdiocese of New York, to talk about his vocation and energizing Catholic youth with […]
Friday, April 11, 2014
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Happy Friday from Seize the Day! Today, Gus kicks off the show with Prayer Time. Listeners call in and give Gus their special prayer intentions. Also, Gus talks about grandparents and the role they can play in our spiritual upbringing. Grandparents call in to talk about how they try to influence their grandchildren’s faith. Finally, […]
Thursday, April 10, 2014
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It’s Ladies’ Morning on Seize the Day. Gus talks with some of his female listeners about whether they were a stay-at-home mom or a working mom and what that experience was like for them spiritually. Also, can you believe it’s been 10 years since Mel Gibson’s film The Passion of the Christ was released? Gus […]
Monday, April 7, 2014
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Today Gus shared the story of his visit to Worcester, MA for the men’s conference this past weekend. Gus was reduced to tears when 1200 men all stood and prayed a Hail Mary for his sister, Nancy. Catholic evangelist Anthony Gentile joined Gus today to tell the story of his conversion. Anthony now speaks around […]
Thursday, April 3, 2014
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Gus talks about his experience going to the movies yesterday to watch Russell Crowe’s latest movie, Noah. The results? Well, is it possible to give it three thumbs down? Also, Gus talks about the Archbishop of Wilton Gregory’s apology to his parishioners for building a $2.2 million dollar mansion he built for himself. He is the […]
Thursday, April 3, 2014
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Gus talks about his experience going to the movies yesterday to watch Russell Crowe’s latest movie, Noah. The results? Well, is it possible to give it three thumbs down? Also, Gus talks about the Archbishop of Wilton Gregory’s apology to his parishioners for building a $2.2 million dollar mansion he built for himself. He is the […]
Wednesday, April 2, 2014
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If you’re attuned to following Catholic news, you may have seen a few articles talking about the astounding number of conversions that are expected this Easter in the Church. The archdiocese of Washington D.C. alone is expecting the conversion of over 1,300 adults, children and teenagers. Gus asks listeners to call in who are currently going […]
Tuesday, April 1, 2014
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Gus starts the show off today with a heavy heart as his sister, who has cancer, is placed in hospice. He assures everyone that there is hope his sister could get better and may be able to move back into the Lloyd household. Like any good Catholic brother would, Gus made sure his sister met […]
Monday, March 31, 2014
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Gus had a “random encounter” this past weekend on a flight to speak in Long Island, New York with a practicing Catholic who blessed herself with holy water. When Gus asked for some, a conversation ensued that lasted the entire flight. Gus asks his listeners if they’ve ever experienced any “random encounters” like that. Gus […]
Monday, March 31, 2014
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Gus had a “random encounter” this past weekend on a flight to speak in Long Island, New York with a practicing Catholic who blessed herself with holy water. When Gus asked for some, a conversation ensued that lasted the entire flight. Gus asks his listeners if they’ve ever experienced any “random encounters” like that. Gus […]
Friday, March 28, 2014
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Gus welcomes National Catholic Register Rome Correspondent Edward Pentin today to explain some of the reaction to Cardinal Walter Kasper’s keynote address on marriage and the family at the Feb. 21-22 extraordinary consistory on the family. Cardinal Kasper is seeking to find some resolution between divorced/remarried Catholics and the sacraments. To view Edward’s article on the […]
Thursday, March 27, 2014
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President Obama visited Pope Francis today at the Vatican and, to get an insider’s perspective on what they may be discussing, former U.S. Ambassador to the Holy See Francis Rooney who recently had an Op-Ed piece on that very subject published in the USA Today. To read it, click here. Following Ambassador Rooney’s appearance, Gus […]
Thursday, March 27, 2014
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President Obama visited Pope Francis today at the Vatican and, to get an insider’s perspective on what they may be discussing, former U.S. Ambassador to the Holy See Francis Rooney who recently had an Op-Ed piece on that very subject published in the USA Today. To read it, click here. Following Ambassador Rooney’s appearance, Gus […]
Wednesday, March 26, 2014
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Gus is joined today by Catholic speaker and writer Chris Stefanick to discuss his new confirmation program, “Chosen,” which aims to transform Catholic youth. To learn more about “Chosen,” click here. After Chris’ appearance, Gus asks listeners if they remember their confirmation and what saint’s name they took and the bishop who confirmed them. Also, Gus asks […]
Wednesday, March 26, 2014
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Gus is joined today by Catholic speaker and writer Chris Stefanick to discuss his new confirmation program, “Chosen,” which aims to transform Catholic youth. To learn more about “Chosen,” click here. After Chris’ appearance, Gus asks listeners if they remember their confirmation and what saint’s name they took and the bishop who confirmed them. Also, Gus asks […]
Tuesday, March 25, 2014
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It’s the Feast Day of the Annunciation of Our Lord to the Blessed Virgin Mary. Gus honors it in two ways. First, he asks listeners to call in and describe any misnomers they’ve heard from friends and/or family about Catholics’ devotion to the Blessed Mother. Second, after stating that the announcement to Mary by St. […]
Monday, March 24, 2014
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This morning, Gus welcomes Becket Fund for Religious Liberty attorney Eric Baxter to discuss the Hobby Lobby/HHS Mandate case that’s being argued before the Supreme Court and the American Atheists trying to prevent the WTC Cross being kept out of the 9/11 Memorial Museum. To read more about that story, click here. Also, we’re almost […]
Thursday, March 20, 2014
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Gus starts off the show with Bill Donaghy, speaker from the Theology of the Body Institute in Philadelphia. The institute is hosting a national congress featuring many of the nation’s top Theology of the Body educators this summer in Philadelphia. The theme for this year’s congress is “Love, Mercy & the New Evangelization”, focusing how the […]
Wednesday, March 19, 2014
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Today, it’s the Feast of St. Joseph, foster-father of Jesus, and Gus declares it an unofficial Father’s Day. He lets listeners call in to brag on their fathers. In keeping with the feast day, Gus welcome Fr. Gary Caster, author of Joseph, the Man Who Raised Jesus, to give us a little more insight on […]
Tuesday, March 18, 2014
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Lent is a major time of preparation for all Catholics in their spiritual lives and it’s also a big time of preparation for soon-to-be Catholics going through the Right of Christian Initiation of adults, or RCIA. Gus talks with listeners who went through the RCIA experience. Also, Greg & Lizzy Boudreaux join Gus to talk […]
Tuesday, March 18, 2014
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Lent is a major time of preparation for all Catholics in their spiritual lives and it’s also a big time of preparation for soon-to-be Catholics going through the Right of Christian Initiation of adults, or RCIA. Gus talks with listeners who went through the RCIA experience. Also, Greg & Lizzy Boudreaux join Gus to talk […]
Monday, March 17, 2014
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Happy St. Patrick’s Day! Today, Gus welcomes Philip Freeman, author of the book St. Patrick of Ireland, to tell us more about St. Patrick, the man. Get the book by clicking below. Also, Gus joins Jason Workmaster into the Conversion Corner. Jason is an Evangelical convert to Catholicism and you can read more about his […]
Friday, March 14, 2014
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Today, Gus is joined by L. Martin Nussbaum, the attorney representing the 200 Catholic employers involved in class-action suit against the Obama administration and the HHS Mandate. To read more about the lawsuit, click here. Also, if you’re interested in learning more about Catholic health benefits, click here. Also, Lent is a time of spiritual renewal […]
Thursday, March 13, 2014
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Today is the first year anniversary of Pope Francis’ election and he’s the main subject of today’s Seize the Day broadcast. Fr. Mark Morozowich joins Gus in the first hour. He’s the Dean and Associate Professor of Liturgical Studies and Sacramental Theology at Catholic University of America and he gives his summation of the pope’s first year. […]
Wednesday, March 12, 2014
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Today, Gus again asks the listeners if they’ve ever caught any backlash from people in their family, community or workplace because of their Catholic faith. Also, Gus talks about Paula Deen. The embattled former Food Network star is speaking at a Catholic fundraiser at St. Mark’s Catholic Church in Madison, Kentucky and the pastor, Fr. […]
Tuesday, March 11, 2014
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Gus gets personal and asks the listeners if they’ve ever felt persecuted because of their Catholic faith; be it at work, in their community or even among their own family. Also, Gus is joined by Monsignor Stanley Deptula, Vice Chancellor of the Catholic Diocese of Peoria and Head of the Archbishop Fulton Sheen Foundation, and talks […]
Monday, March 10, 2014
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It’s Monday so Gus asks his listeners to Tell Me Something Good. Listeners call in and share their good news and experiences. Also, Fr. David Convertino, executive director of development for the Franciscan Friars, calls in to talk about their new smart phone app called “Lent in My Pocket.” For each day of Lent and Holy […]
Friday, March 7, 2014
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It’s the first Friday in Lent and Gus asks his listeners what their first meatless meals are going to be. Also, we engage in a little Prayer Time. Every Friday, Gus takes time to listen to the prayer intentions of his audience. Lastly, Fr. Leo Patalinghug joins Gus in studio to talk about his ministry […]
Thursday, March 6, 2014
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Today, Gus welcomes Ellyn von Huben, Catholic writer and blogger as well as the creative assistant for the Archdiocese of Chicago, to discuss her recent article “7 Ways to Observe Lent in Your Home.” You can check out her article here. Gus also talks about his Ash Wednesday experience yesterday where he and his grandson Beckett […]
Ash Wednesday, March 5, 2014
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Gus kicks off his Ash Wednesday broadcast with special guest Ryan Young who runs Camp Veritas, a non-profit Catholic organization designed exclusively for the purpose of inspiring and forming young Catholic teens into disciples of Jesus Christ. For more information about Camp Veritas, click here. Also, Gus asks the listeners what they’re giving up this year […]
Tuesday, March 4, 2014
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Happy Fat Tuesday! Today Gus talked about Lent, which starts tomorrow. He took calls from listeners about what their Lenten plans are, and talked about his own. This year, Gus plans to read through The Imitation of Christ by Thomas a Kempis, among other things. Have you figured out your Lenten plan yet? Gus talked […]
Monday, March 3, 2014
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Today Gus gave an update on the Girl Scout controversy. Many pro-life groups are boycotting Girl Scout cookies this year because of the organization’s ties with Planned Parenthood. Girl Scouts USA CEO Ana Maria Chavez recently released a video denying any relationship now or ever between GSUSA and PP. The facts show something different. Watch […]
Wednesday February 26 through Friday February 28th
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While Gus is off speaking at a men’s conference in New Orleans, we’re keeping you entertained on the radio with the Best of Seize the Day. Tune in today through Friday for interesting guests such as singer Michael James Mette, Deacon Henry Libersat, Dr. Lawrence Cunningham and relive great discussions with you, the listener, on […]
Tuesday, February 25, 2014
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Today, Gus talks about Ottawa, Ontario Archbishop Terrence Prendergast’s decision to ban eulogies at Catholic funeral masses and asks the listeners what their thoughts are about it. Also, Thomas More Society President and Chief Counsel Tom Brejcha calls in to discuss a case in which they’re representing 11 Roman Catholic home-schooling families in Fishers, Indiana who are taking […]
Monday, Feb. 24, 2014
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As per usual on Monday, Gus did an episode of Tell Me Something Good. How has God been at work in your life lately? Share God’s goodness to you with others! Gus interviewed author Thomas Craughwell about his book, St. Peter’s Bones. It’s a fascinating look at how the bones of the first pope were […]
Friday, February 21, 2014
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Today, Gus talks about proposed Kansas anti gay discrimination laws, which could force businesses to provide services to groups whose beliefs violate their consciences and asks the listeners their thoughts about it. Click here to read more about it at the Hutchinson News. We also engage in some Prayer Time and Gus welcomes Benjamin Harnwell, founder […]
Thursday, February 20, 2014
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Today, Gus had a lengthy discussion with callers about Tarn Duff, a softball coach at a Catholic school in Montana, whose contract wasn’t renewed because it was discovered she worked as a clinical assistant at a Planned Parenthood facility. Click here to read the article from the Montana Standard. Also, Gus is joined in studio […]
Wednesday, February 19, 2014
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Today, Gus did a segment of Tell Me Something Good and gave away free copies of his new book, A Minute In the Church Volume II. Gus also revisited the annulment discussion from yesterday and asked his listeners to call in and share their Catholic annulment experience (note: See Gus’ recap from yesterday to get […]