Catholic Forum

Our conversation today offers the incredible witness of a young man who rebelled against faith and family until he eventually crossed the brink of death and discovered the value of both.

Our guest joins us to discuss the history of the Rosary and its importance in the Catholic repertoire of spiritual tools.

Our guests, who have taught extensively on the Theology of the Body, discuss the typology and spiritual implications of food, feasting and fasting.

Communications director for the Diocese of Grand Rapids discusses his role for the diocese and the role of communications within the Church.

Husband and wife discuss how Catholic spirituality, particularly Echaristic adoration, has helped their family grow closer to each other and to God.

Singer/songwriter and leader of The Thirsting, a uniquely Catholic rock band, Daniel Oberreuter describes his ministry and life on the road as he honors the Blessed Mother, Holy Mother Church, his wife and his mother, while trying to serve the Church and make a living as a musician.

Elizabeth Hertl and Fr. Tom Simons discuss the participation of the Dioces of Grand Rapids, MI in the city's unique art exhibition/competition event, ArtPrize, and discuss the history of the Church's patronage of the arts.

Sr. Sarah Doser and Sr. Mary Timothy Prokes, who have taught extensively on the Theolgy of the Body, discuss the origins and implications of Pope John Paul II's work.

Mark Mann and Felicia and Keith Sttenwyk discuss the Church's care and efforts in ensuring that divorced Catholics seeking remarriage do so embracing the commitment and responsibility that the union's sacramental nature requires.

Maggie Walsh discusses two particular apostolates that minister to those who have had a child aborted, Project Rachel and Rachel's Vineyard.

Franciscan sister Sr. Mary Margaret Delaski, F.S.E. shares about how the work in music therapy has grown into a valued resource in the community and in the educational arena.

Jude Acheson, the diocesan coordinator for prison and jail ministries, discusses the impact that the act of extending compassion and love to those who may be shunned or forgotten because of their deeds can have.

Michael Vacca, a lawyer, joins us to discuss the concepts and practical applications of natural law.

David Faber, superindendent of schools for the Grand Rapids, Michigan diocese, shares insights on the performance and faith value inherent in a Catholic education, as well as sharing current strategies being employed to keep a Catholic education as financially viable for as many people as possible.

Rebecca Mastee, Tom Hickson, and Dave Maluchnik, representatives of the Michigan Catholic Conference, discuss their work being a voice for Catholics in the political process.

Guests from the Franciscan Life Process Center Sr. Sarah Doser and Sr. Mary Timothy Prokes discuss the spiritual benefits of setting aside time to be quiet with the Lord.

Jim "Butch" Murphy, a longtime "charismatic" Catholic, discusses the "charismatic renewal" experience both in the the context of the Catholic Church and in his personal life.

Fr. Don Lomasiewicz, Leonard Grotenrath, and Kristin and Robert Harrison engage in a roundtable discusson on the history and current resurgence of the Tridentine (Latin) rite Mass.

Young women in various stages of vocational formation with the Dominican Sisters of Mary, Mother of the Eucharist discuss the mission and lifestyle of their order.

Fr. Robert Sirico, co-founder and president of the Acton Institute, discusses how capitalism, informed by Christian values such as morality and humility, can be a powerful force for good in society.