Seize The Day

    Friday, October 4, 2024

    Friday, October 4, 2024
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    Producer/Director Rob Kaczmark calls in to talk about his latest documentary film, “Heart of a Servant – The Father Flanagan Story,” which opens on Tuesday. Before talking about the movie...

    Thursday, October 3, 2024

    Thursday, October 3, 2024
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    In the wake of the massive damage caused by Hurricane Helene, Gus has heard some incredible stories of various blessings those affected have received. Some of them have been financial,...

    Wednesday, October 2, 2024

    Wednesday, October 2, 2024
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    It's the Feast of the Guardian Angels and Gus keeps up a Seize the Day tradition. He invites listeners to call in and share any guardian angel stories they have. Throughout...

    Tuesday, October 1, 2024

    Tuesday, October 1, 2024
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    Msgr. Patrick Winslow, vicar general and chancellor of the Diocese of Charlotte, North Carolina, calls in to talk about the damage done to the western portion of North Carolina and...

    Monday, September 30, 2024

    Monday, September 30, 2024
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    Gus is joined in studio by Catholic chaplain, and longtime friend, Blair Holtey. He talks about chaplaincy the chaplaincy program and all its different aspects and the various stages you...

    Friday, September 27, 2024

    Friday, September 27, 2024
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    Gus and Michelle made it through Hurricane Helene, which hit the Big Bend area of Florida near Tallahassee. Gus says it was dicey at times, and the power flickered on...

    Thursday, September 26, 2024

    Thursday, September 26, 2024
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    Gus talks about how, because of the impending Hurricane Helene, he’s been watching a lot of local news for weather coverage. Since we’re in the middle of campaign season in...

    Wednesday, September 25, 2024

    Wednesday, September 25, 2024
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    Prolific Catholic author, speaker and songwriter Mike Aquilina calls in to talk about his latest book, “Rabbles, Riots and Ruins: Twelve Ancient Cites and How They Were Evangelized.” Mike and...

    Tuesday, September 24, 2024

    Tuesday, September 24, 2024
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    Today’s First Reading at mass was taken from the Book of Proverbs. It’s a rich book of scripture filled with deeply spiritual wisdom that is traditionally attributed to King Solomon....

    Monday, September 23, 2024

    Monday, September 23, 2024
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    Today is the Feast of Pio of Pietrelcina, aka Padre Pio. Bret Thoman, author of several books, including a new seven-book series on Padre Pio called “The Life of Padre...

    Thursday, September 19, 2024

    Thursday, September 19, 2024
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    Fr. Leo Patalinghug calls in to talk about a number of faith issues, including suffering and how we can make it a prayer. They also begin talking about today’s Feast...

    Wednesday, September 18, 2024

    Wednesday, September 18, 2024
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    Dr. Matthew Bunson of EWTN News calls in to talk with Gus about his recent trip to Quito, Ecuador to cover the 53rd International Eucharistic Congress and recounts some of...

    Tuesday, September 17, 2024

    Tuesday, September 17, 2024
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    Last week, Pope Francis did it again. He had another one of those in-flight press conferences where he said something that the Vatican had to later clarify. On board Shepherd...

    Monday, September 16, 2024

    Monday, September 16, 2024
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    Gus is joined in the Conversion Corner by Dr. Abigail Favale. Dr. Favale shares with Gus and his listeners that in college, she was drawn to feminism and drifted toward...

    Friday, September 13, 2024

    Friday, September 13, 2024
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    Today is Friday the 13th, which for centuries has been considered unlucky or a bad omen. Gus talks about superstition in our culture and talks about the Catholic Church’s teaching...

    Thursday, September 12, 2024

    Thursday, September 12, 2024
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    Gus and Michelle are doing a road trip next month, so he changed the oil in his car. He did it by himself and didn’t go to his local mechanic...

    Wednesday, September 11, 2024

    Wednesday, September 11, 2024
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    Last night was the first, and possibly only, presidential debate between former President Donald J. Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris. It was fiery at times and unevenly moderated, with...

    Tuesday, September 10, 2024

    Tuesday, September 10, 2024
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    Gus is joined by Catholic author Joel S. Peters to talk about his new book, “Sola Scriptura Doesn’t Work: 25 Reasons to Reject the Doctrine of ‘Bible Alone,’” available from...

    Monday, September 9, 2024

    Monday, September 9, 2024
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    Gus kicks off the week by talking with the two newest Catholic Channel hosts, Kathryn Whitaker and Rachel Bulman whose show "Strong Voices" airs every Thursday at 1:00pm ET. Kathryn...

    The Stories of Jesus

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    For our retreat, here are the stories of Jesus from which you can choose. Remember, choose one with which you may not be so familiar, or that you would like...

    Friday, September 6, 2024

    Friday, September 6, 2024
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    On Wednesday, we saw another school shooting. This time, it was in the state of Georgia and the assailant was a 14-year-old boy. He was apprehended after killing four and...

    Thursday, September 5, 2024

    Thursday, September 5, 2024
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    Today is the Feast of St. Teresa of Calcutta, aka Mother Teresa Gus shares some interesting facts about her life and influence. We also feature a bevy of guests today starting...

    Wednesday, September 4, 2024

    Wednesday, September 4, 2024
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    Dr. Matthew Bunson of EWTN News calls in to talk about Pope Francis’ trip/pilgrimage to Indonesia and Papua New Guinea, which will be 12 days in length and the longest...

    Monday, September 3, 2024

    Monday, September 3, 2024
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    Today is the Feast of St. Gregory the Great. The 6th century saint was the pope from 590 A.D. to his death in 604 A.D. He is considered to be...

    Friday, August 30, 2024

    Friday, August 30, 2024
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    It's the final Friday of the month, so Gus prays an Intentional Rosary with listeners in our Prayer Time segment. Also, this week has been dedicated to St. Augustine of...

    Thursday, August 29, 2024

    Thursday, August 29, 2024
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    Gus talks today about the power of positive thinking. That was the title of a famous book written by Dr. Norman Vincent Peale that he read as kid, which had...

    Wednesday, August 28, 2024

    Wednesday, August 28, 2024
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    Today is the Feast of St. Augustine of Hippo, bishop, doctor of the Church and prolific apologist whose writings are still influential today. Order of St. Augustine priest and prior...

    Tuesday, August 27, 2024

    Tuesday, August 27, 2024
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    Gus is joined by Fr. Robert Spitzer, S.J. to talk about his new book, “Christ, Science and Reason: What We Can Know About Jesus, Mary and Miracles,” available from Ignatius...

    Friday, August 23, 2024

    Friday, August 23, 2024
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    Gus talks about today’s First Reading from Ezekial 37. In it, the Holy Spirit leads the prophet to a field of dry human bones and tells him to prophesy to the bones...

    Thursday, August 22, 2024

    Thursday, August 22, 2024
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    Today is the Feast of the Queenship of the Blessed Virgin Mary. Gus talks about the Catholic teaching and belief on the Mother of God and why she plays such an...

    Tuesday, August 20, 2024

    Tuesday, August 20, 2024
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    Yesterday, the Democratic National Convention kicked off in Chicago and the Cardinal Blase Cupich, the archbishop of the Archdiocese of Chicago, gave the opening invocation. Gus plays it in its...

    Monday, August 19, 2024

    Monday, August 19, 2024
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    Catholic author Phillip Campbell calls in to talk about his latest book, “In Pursuit of Wisdom: Catholicism and Science Through the Ages,” available from Our Sunday Visitor. His book addresses...

    Friday, August 16, 2024

    Friday, August 16, 2024
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    In today's edition of Friday w/the Fathers, Gus continues reading and reflecting on the writings of St. Augustine of Hippo. Today, he talks about the Sacrament of Baptism and the...

    Thursday, August 15, 2024

    Thursday, August 15, 2024
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    Today is the Feast of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary, a holy day of obligation for Catholics. Gus talks a little bit about the etymology of the feast...

    Wednesday, August 14, 2024

    Wednesday, August 14, 2024
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    Catholic author Kevin Wells joins Gus to talk about his new book, “The Hermit: The Priest Who Saved a Soul, a Marriage and a Family.” It’s a deeply raw and...

    Tuesday, August 13, 2024

    Tuesday, August 13, 2024
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    Tom Carroll joins Gus on today's program. He is the president and founder of the Catholic Talent Project whose mission is to develop a national talent pool of faithful young...

    Monday, August 12, 2024

    Monday, August 12, 2024
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    Gus is joined by Fr. Joseph Aytona, C.P.M. who is the rector of the National Shrine of Our Lady of Champion in New Franken, Wisconsin, the only Vatican-approved Marian apparition...

    Tuesday, August 6, 2024

    Tuesday, August 6, 2024
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    Today is the Feast of the Transfiguration and Gus talks about the importance of that event in the life of Christ and shares stories of the Mount of Transfiguration in...

    Monday, August 5, 2024

    Monday, August 5, 2024
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    Happy Monday! Just like every Monday, Gus does a round of Tell Me Something Good. Lots of listeners shared lots of good news, including praise reports on answered prayer. Gus...

    Friday, August 2, 2024

    Friday, August 2, 2024
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    Gus talks about Christian communities like prayer groups, Bible studies and retreat hosting, and Gus invites listeners who’ve been involved to call in and talk about their experiences. Also, in...

    Thursday, August 1, 2024

    Thursday, August 1, 2024
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    Today is Gus and Michelle’s 44th wedding anniversary and Gus invites his bride on the show to talk about their memories of that day and where they were spiritually that...

    Wednesday, August 1, 2024

    Wednesday, August 1, 2024
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    Today is the Feast of St. Ignatius of Loyola, founder of the Society of Jesus, aka the Jesuits, and Fr. David Collins, S.J. calls in to the program to talk...

    Tuesday, July 30, 2024

    Tuesday, July 30, 2024
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    Gus is joined by Dr. Mary Cuff, author of the new book, “Mother to Mother: Spiritual Wisdom from Cloister to Home,” available from TAN Books. In it, she introduces moms...

    Monday, July 29, 2024

    Monday, July 29, 2024
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    Friday was the opening of the Olympic Summer Games in Paris, and the traditional Opening Ceremony was held. This one generated a lot of buzz as it featured a controversial...

    Friday, July 26, 2024

    Friday, July 26, 2024
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    Today is the Feast of the Sts. Joachim & Anne, also known as the Blessed Virgin Mary’s parents and Jesus’ grandparents. For years, Gus has declared this unofficial Grandparents Day,...

    Thursday, July 25, 2024

    Thursday, July 25, 2024
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    Today is the Feast of St. James the Greater, apostle. Gus talks about his connection him and how it came about when he walked the Camino de Santiago, also known as...

    Wednesday, July 24, 2024

    Wednesday, July 24, 2024
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    Gus recounts that it was around this time 18 years ago that he got a random email from somebody at the Archdiocese of New York asking him to consider becoming...

    Tuesday, July 23, 2024

    Tuesday, July 23, 2024
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    Gus reads and reflects on a pastoral letter written by the USCCB and addressed to Catholic youth entitled “Dear Young Friends.” Afterwards, Gus talks youth ministry and young adult ministry and...

    Monday, July 22, 2024

    Monday, July 22, 2024
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    Today is the Feast of St. Mary Magdalene, which is special in Gus’ life because it’s also the anniversary of his bride Michelle’s conversion back in 1987. Gus tells the...

    Friday, July 19, 2024

    Friday, July 19, 2024
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    Earlier this week, a listener called in and told Gus that he became a fan of the show after his wife strongly recommended that he listen to it. Gus asks...

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