Seize The Day

    Thursday, December 19, 2024

    Thursday, December 19, 2024
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    Gus presents his final phase of Project Christmas, the Children’s Dream Fund. He welcomes Executive Director Amanda Griffin Walker and, over the course of one hour, they raise nearly $7,000...

    Wednesday, December 18, 2024

    Wednesday, December 18, 2024
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    Gus talks about today’s Gospel reading, where an angel of the Lord appeared to Joseph in a dream and told him not to take Mary into his home. Joseph was...

    Tuesday, December 17, 2024

    Tuesday, December 17, 2024
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    Gus looks more at today’s Gospel reading from Matthew, which focuses on the genealogy of Jesus. He talks about the three women who were mentioned, Tamar, Ruth and the wife...

    Monday, December 16, 2024

    Monday, December 16, 2024
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    Gus is joined by Catholic and fitness author Beth Bubik to talk about her new book, “Delay and Pray: Permanent Weight Loss Through Spiritual Fasting.” Beth uses the age old...

    Friday, December 13, 2024

    Friday, December 13, 2024
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    A couple of days ago, Cardinal Blase Cupich of the Archdiocese of Chicago, issued a pastoral letter called “As We Pray.” In it, the cardinal seems to discourage the faithful...

    Thursday, December 12, 2024

    Thursday, December 12, 2024
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    Gus is joined by Dr. Richard Sherlock, co-editor of the new book “Catholic Engagement with Latter-Day Saints,” available from Ignatius Press. Dr. Sherlock, himself, is a convert from Mormanism. He...

    Wednesday, December 11, 2024

    Wednesday, December 11, 2024
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    Gus kicks off Project Christmas Phase II with Operation Once-in-a-Lifetime. He’s joined by founder Sgt. Patrick Sowers and with the help of our listeners, we raise close to $17,000 in...

    Tuesday, December 10, 2024

    Tuesday, December 10, 2024
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    Today, Gus mentions that it was approximately three years ago that he and Michelle took bowling back up as a hobby. Back in 1977, they met at a bowling alley...

    Monday, December 9, 2024

    Monday, December 9, 2024
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    Today is the Feast of the Immaculate Conception and clears up a few common misconceptions about it. He also explains why it’s a holy day of obligation in most U.S....

    Friday, December 6, 2024

    Friday, December 6, 2024
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    Today is the Feast of St. Nicholas, the bishop of Myra (modern day Turkey), who for more than a millennia has served as the inspiration for Santa Claus. Gus tells...

    Thursday, December 5, 2024

    Thursday, December 5, 2024
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    Yesterday, the Supreme Court heard oral arguments in U.S. vs. Skrmetti, which banned transgender surgeries on children in the state of Tennessee. Transgenderism is a real hot button issue these...

    Wednesday, December 4, 2024

    Wednesday, December 4, 2024
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    Today is the 18th anniversary of the Catholic Channel. Back on this day in 2006, Gus and Cardinal Edward Egan were the first voices heard on our airwaves and he...

    Giving Tuesday, December 3, 2024

    Giving Tuesday, December 3, 2024
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    Gus launches Project Christmas 2024 and, in Phase I, he welcomes back Food for the Poor and its CEO Ed Raine. In an hour, they raise close to $5,000 for...

    Monday, December 2, 2024

    Monday, December 2, 2024
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    Gus returns live from being off all of last week for Thanksgiving. He starts off with Catholic author Gary Zimak who calls in to talk about his new book, “Find...

    Friday, November 22, 2024

    Friday, November 22, 2024
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    Since the show is off next week, Gus prays his Intentional Rosary with listeners today and, with Thanksgiving being next week, encourages callers to say to offer something for which...

    Thursday, November 21, 2024

    Thursday, November 21, 2024
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    Gus asks listeners if they have a favorite sports memory and invites them to call in and share it. We hear everything from Little League games to game winning high...

    Wednesday, November 20, 2024

    Wednesday, November 20, 2024
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    Alex Jones, co-founder and CEO of the Hallow App, calls in to talk about their latest project, Advent Pray25, which uses John 3:16 as its theme and features prayers and...

    Tuesday, November 19, 2024

    Tuesday, November 19, 2024
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    This past Sunday, FOX Nation debuted “The Saints,” a mini docudrama series produced and narrated by Martin Scorsese. There are eight episodes in total, four of which are currently available...

    Thursday, November 14, 2024

    Thursday, November 14, 2024
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    Fr. Leo Patalinghug calls in to talk with Gus about several interesting topic, including his reaction to Donald Trump’s victory over Kamala Harris in last week’s presidential election. When Donald...

    Wednesday, November 13, 2024

    Wednesday, November 13, 2024
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    Dr. Matthew Bunson of EWTN News calls in to go over a few news items of Catholic interest, including the breakdown of the Catholic vote in last week’s presidential election....

    Tuesday, November 12, 2024

    Tuesday, November 12, 2024
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    For the first time in a couple years, Gus plays Bible Roulette with listeners. He invites them to call in and pick a number between 1010 and 1394 and Gus...

    Monday, November 11, 2024

    Monday, November 11, 2024
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    Today is Veterans Day, so Gus gives listeners an opportunity to call in, give a shout out to and talk about the veterans in their lives. Also, Fr. Ambrose Little, O.P....

    Friday, November 8, 2024

    Friday, November 8, 2024
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    Earlier this week, Gus did a segment on hymns that were now banned from being sung at mass in the Diocese of Jefferson City, Missouri because they either didn’t comport...

    Thursday, November 7, 2024

    Thursday, November 7, 2024
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    Based on today’s Gospel reading about the lost sheep, Gus talks about the importance of ministry and outreach and opens up the phones for any listener who’d like to call...

    Wednesday, November 6, 2024

    Wednesday, November 6, 2024
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    Last night, Donald J. Trump won the 2024 Presidential Election in resounding fashion. Gus dedicates the entire show to talking about the results from last night’s presidential election with listeners....

    Tuesday, November 5, 2024

    Tuesday, November 5, 2024
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    Today is Election Day and, because we live in a very divided and often volatile political culture, Gus invites listeners to call in and share their level of concern today...

    Monday, November 4, 2024

    Monday, November 4, 2024
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    Tomorrow is Election Day 2024 and Gus is joined by Dr. Leisa Marie Carzon to talk about the Catholic vote and how Catholics should approach voting. She’s also the author...

    Friday, November 1, 2024

    Friday, November 1, 2024
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    Today is the Solemnity of All Saints, a holy day of obligation in the Catholic Church. Gus continues a Seize the Day All Saints’/Souls Day tradition where he invites listeners...

    Tuesday, October 29, 2024

    Tuesday, October 29, 2024
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    Gus is joined by his nephew Brian Phlegar. He’s a recent college graduate and one thing he’s always wanted to do is hike the entirety of the Appalachian Trail. It...

    Monday, October 28, 2024

    Monday, October 28, 2024
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    Over the weekend, Gus saw the new movie “Conclave,” starring Ralph Fiennes, Stanley Tucci and John Lithgow. Gus says that he hated the movie and though it was complete woke...

    Friday, October 25, 2024

    Friday, October 25, 2024
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    Gus is joined by Florida Lieutenant Governor Jeanette Nuñez to talk about the dangerous posed by Amendment 4 in her state, which will allow abortion throughout all nine months of pregnancy...

    Thursday, October 24, 2024

    Thursday, October 24, 2024
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    Fr. Leo Patalinghug calls in to talk about a number of Catholic things, including the challenges of work and running a business. He talks about some of the frustrations and...

    Wednesday, October 23, 2024

    Wednesday, October 23, 2024
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    Yesterday, Gus went to a centennial birthday party at his bowling alley. A fellow bowler named Frank turned 100 on October 9th and he still bowls and drives himself to...

    Tuesday, October 22, 2024

    Tuesday, October 22, 2024
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    Today is the Feast of Pope St. John Paul II who led the Catholic Church from 1978 to 2005 and had the second-longest papacy in Church history. Gus talks about...

    Monday, October 21, 2024

    Monday, October 21, 2024
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    Gus is back live after being off for a week and he recounts coming home after Hurricane Milton and what he encountered. Afterwards, he opens up the phones for Tell...

    Thursday, October 10, 2024

    Thursday, October 10, 2024
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    Tomorrow, a new faith-based film is being released by GND Media Group and Fathom Events called “Average Joe,” starring Eric Close and Amy Acker. It tells the story of high...

    Wednesday, October 9, 2024

    Wednesday, October 9, 2024
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    Hurricane Milton has inched ever closer to Tampa and Gus shares his concern with his listeners. Although he’s safe in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, he is worried about his home...

    Tuesday, October 8, 2024

    Tuesday, October 8, 2024
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    Hurricane Milton is currently in the Gulf of Mexico, blowing past the Yucatan Peninsula, and is heading straight towards Tampa. Gus talks about how he’s lived in Tampa for 40 years...

    Monday, October 7, 2024

    Monday, October 7, 2024
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    Dr. Paul Kengor calls in to talk with Gus about his new book, “The Stigmatists: Their Gifts, Their Revelations, Their Warnings,” available from TAN Books. The stigmata on the wounds...

    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...

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