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Good News #223 090526: Good News: Hummingbirds, Fulton Sheen, and Tough Love in Scripture (opens the original)
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Deacon Al shares lighthearted stories about backyard wildlife, updates on Fulton Sheen's upcoming beatification and local events, and positive news about RCIA growth in his parish. He then explores the weekend readings from Ezekiel, Romans, and Matthew, focusing on loving correction—our duty to warn others out of care and to live love as the fulfillment of the law. Email your questions to Deacon AL: goodnews@catholicspiritradio.org
Good News #222 082926: When Sin Creeps In: Lessons from Jeremiah and Jesus (opens the original)
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Deacon Al Lundy reflects on the 22nd Sunday in Ordinary Time, tying together readings from Jeremiah, Paul, and Matthew to urge listeners to think and act like Christ rather than conform to the secular world. He shares personal stories — a wedding he officiated, recent travels, and a local house explosion — to illustrate how sin can creep in and why the sacraments (Eucharist, penance, anointing) and Scripture are vital for spiritual maintenance. Email your questions to Deacon AL: goodnews@catholi
Being Catholic #408: When Small Norms Break: From Broken Windows to Moral Collapse (opens the original)
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Host Bob Johnston and his wife Lynn discuss how seemingly small transgressions of social norms — from traffic habits to cultural idiosyncrasies — can accumulate and weaken society, drawing on the "broken windows" idea and Herman Melville's Billy Budd to illustrate the need for law and order. They also examine the modern housing crisis, arguing that inflated prices, zoning limits, and changing values have put homeownership out of reach for many young people, and consider the cultural and moral co
Good News #221 080826: Bears, Beatification, and the Bread of Life. (opens the original)
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Deacon Al Lundy welcomes teacher Mary Stratman to Good News on Catholic Spirit Radio. They share stories from recent trips (including a close encounter with a grizzly in Alaska), discuss Mary’s return to fourth-grade teaching, and highlight local news like the upcoming beatification of Fulton Sheen. The episode then turns to the Sunday readings (Isaiah, Romans, and Matthew), exploring themes of God’s abundant love, the Eucharist as spiritual nourishment, and the importance of prayer and making t
Being Catholic #407: Why Communism Threatens Our Faith and Freedom (opens the original)
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In this episode of Being Catholic, Bob Johnston (joined by his wife Lynn) examines the growing influence of democratic socialism and communism in American politics, critiques 'woke' cultural trends, and reflects on the Catholic Church's role in defending Western civilization, family, and faith. Drawing on historical examples and contemporary commentary, the show warns of the economic and spiritual dangers of collectivist ideologies and urges listeners to resist these movements and support Cathol
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