Many people wonder, and even become angry, about God’s ways. In this episode for Good Friday, Fr. Mike explains why God’s answers often seem like contradictions to us. While Jesus dying on the Cross makes no sense according to human wisdom, according to God’s perfect wisdom, the Cross answers all our most burning questions in a way only God can answer them ... Show More
Aug 21
How to Be Okay with Silence
Does silence ever feel uncomfortable? Do you fill the quiet with TV, music, or endless scrolling? Fr. Mike explains why silence isn’t something to fear but something we desperately need, both in our daily lives and especially in prayer. While learning, entertainment, and even gui ... Show More
8m 36s
Mar 2024
#532 The Accurate Date of the Crucifixion - Jimmy Akin
A topic that tends to come around during Holy Week is the accuracy of the crucifixion, including when it occurred. In this episode, Cy and Catholic Answers Senior Apologist, Jimmy Akin, discuss the question of when exactly Jesus was crucified. Cy Kellett: Hello and welcome to Foc ... Show More
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Apr 2025
Easter Series: Good Friday
In this deeply meaningful episode of Truth Seekers: Bible Stories for Kids, we walk through the events of Good Friday, the day Jesus gave His life on the cross. Though it’s a sad and serious moment in the Bible, it’s also the day that shows just how much Jesus loves us.Children w ... Show More
17m 9s
Jan 2025
Day 25: No Longer in Darkness
By the grace of Jesus Christ, there is no longer total darkness. Fr. Mark-Mary explains how we can maintain hope while meditating on the crucifixion, a necessary prelude for the Sorrowful Mysteries. Drawing from the Catechism and the Good Friday liturgy, we continue our meditatio ... Show More
10m 30s
Feb 2025
Why Do Bad Things Happen to Good People? (Reconciling Two Things: God and Pain)
Have you ever wrestled with the question, “If God is good, then why did this painful thing happen to me?” When we’re deep in hurt, the idea of a loving God can feel impossible to reconcile with our suffering. It’s not about struggling with prayer or faith itself—it’s about wrestl ... Show More
17m 56s