Catholic Spirit Radio

Good News #218 062026: Good News: Faith, Floods, and Finding Peace in the Cross

Deacon Al Lundy shares a personal storm-and-flood anecdote, reflects on Scripture readings (Jeremiah, Romans, Matthew) about suffering, the redemptive value of the cross, and trusting God, and encourages listeners to practice small acts of love in everyday life.

He also includes local parish news, radio announcements, and invitations to community events.

Email your questions to Deacon AL:    goodnews@catholicspiritradio.org

Being Catholic #403: Beyond the Brain: Where Does Consciousness Come From?

Bob Johnston and his wife Lynn explore the origin of consciousness, reading an Epoch Times article and drawing on Scripture, near-death reports, and modern physics theories like string theory and wormholes.

They discuss NDEs, life reviews, gamma-wave bursts in dying brains, pre-birth memories, and how science and faith may intersect in explaining consciousness and the afterlife.

Good News #217 061426: Flooded Basement, Faithful Heart: Finding God in the Storm

Deacon Al shares a personal week of storms and a friend’s funeral to show how God’s love appears in suffering. Using readings from Exodus, Romans, and Matthew, he reflects on Christ’s saving love, the call to discipleship, and the comfort of the sacraments.

Listeners are invited to turn hardships into growth, to serve others without reward, and to trust the promise of eternal life as they live more like Christ.

Email your questions to Deacon AL:    goodnews@catholicspiritradio.org

Preparing for Eternity: Catholic Funerals, Burials & Hope

Theresa Chambers talks with Fr. David Richardson of Epiphany Parish about his vocation story and a powerful rosary sign that led him to the priesthood.

They also walk listeners through Catholic funeral rites—Mass, prayers, anointing of the sick, apostolic pardon, burial procedures—and discuss cremation, green burial options, and how to plan a Catholic funeral in advance.

The episode emphasizes pastoral care, grieving together, and practical steps families can take to prepare wills and funeral arrangements.

Good News #216 060626: Bread from Heaven: Why the Eucharist Changes Everything

Deacon Al explains the Solemnity of the Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ, reflecting on John 6, the real presence of the Eucharist, and why this teaching calls for a personal choice of faith.

He also connects Scripture to everyday life—stewardship, the beauty of creation, and current events—and invites listeners to pray and reflect on what they truly believe.

Email your questions to Deacon AL:    goodnews@catholicspiritradio.org

Catholic Conversations #199: Rosary Rescue: The Woman Who Restores Prayer Beads and Hearts

Joyce Holm, a rosary repair volunteer from Crystal Lake, shares how she fixes and makes rosaries, gives them away, and supports parish ministries. Through small repairs and custom creations, Joyce restores cherished prayer tools, comforts families, and inspires community service.

This episode explores her story, the spiritual meaning behind ladder rosaries, and how a simple craft became a ministry that connects prayers, memories, and faith.

Being Catholic #402: Does Moral Truth Change? Historicism vs. Catholic Dogma

Bob Johnston and his wife Lynn examine historicism — the idea that dogma and moral truth shift with history — using Richard A. Spinello's New Oxford Review essay and the writings of theologians like Lonergan, Rahner, and Herring.

The episode contrasts classicism's claim of an immutable natural law with progressive historicism, considers Vatican II's role, and argues for the enduring nature of human nature and core Catholic moral teachings.

Good News #215 One God, Three Persons: Deacon Al on the Mystery of the Trinity

Deacon Al Lundy explores the Solemnity of the Holy Trinity, reflecting on the Sunday readings and the mystery of one God in three persons. He weaves biblical insight with relatable stories—his trip to Las Vegas, family moments with a model train, and parish fundraising—to show God's mercy, love, and call to live in unity.

This episode encourages listeners to recognize God’s presence in daily life, grow closer to Christ through the sacraments, and share peace and forgiveness with others.

Email your questions to Deacon AL:    goodnews@catholicspiritradio.org

Being Catholic #401: The Searchers: Home, Hate, and the Long Road Back

Bob Johnston and his wife Lynn review John Ford’s classic The Searchers while exploring deeper questions about nationhood, belonging, and exile. They summarize the film’s plot—Ethan Edwards’s five-year hunt for his abducted niece—and highlight themes of anger, prejudice, and the search for home.

The episode ties the movie to contemporary concerns: cultural fragmentation, Generation Z’s search for belonging, and the Catholic Church’s role in offering stability and community. The hosts invite listeners to reflect on how stories of home and loss resonate today.

Good News #214 Ascension Sunday: From Awe to Action

Deacon Al Lundy explores Ascension Sunday on Good News, walking through the readings from Acts, Ephesians, and Matthew and explaining how Jesus’ Ascension sends the apostles into mission through the Holy Spirit.

He shares a personal reflection on ministry and loss, offers a Memorial Day reminder, and encourages listeners to embrace their call to carry the Gospel with hope and prayer.

Email your questions to Deacon AL:    goodnews@catholicspiritradio.org