Real Presence Live
We bring you local hosts and guests from across the diocese of Fargo, Bismarck, Crookston, Rapid City, Duluth, Superior, New Ulm, Sioux Falls, Winona-Rochester, and Cheyenne.
Tune in Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday mornings from 9:00-11:00 AM CT.
Most Recent Episodes
In the first hour we answered the questions: "What does it mean to be a Man of God? Does it include a closer friendship with Jesus, being more present in family life, or being more involved in Church activities?" We visited with Fr. Paul Hoesing, Dean of Seminarians at Kenrick-Glennon Seminary in St. Louis and keynote speaker at the upcoming Men’s Conference in the Diocese of Winona-Rochester. We also answered your questions in our Straight Talk call-in segment with Fr. Will Thompson.
In the second hour, hosts Frs. Josh and Justin Waltz visited with Sr. Anna Mary of the Handmaids of the Heart of Jesus in New Ulm, MN about an exciting opportunity for girls in grades 7-12 to build friendships and enjoy lots of laughter, joy, and fun with the Handmaids. It was, then, time for the 10-Minute Tour of local events. Fr. Tyler Dennis of the Diocese of Rapid City talked about the theme of this year’s Pastoral Ministry Days: “One Spirit,” and how priests and laity can work together. Finally, Frs. Waltz took us “Around the World” to hear about events impacting Catholics near and far and showcased how, in each of these things, “Catholic Lives Matter.”
In the first hour, Frs. Josh and Justin Waltz of the Bismarck Diocese were Crushing It with Bishop Kagan live in studio as they talked about Confession during Lent. Then, Fr. Robert Horihan of the Diocese of Winona-Rochester shared his take on spiritual formation for the priesthood and the upcoming Bishops and Rector Dinner. Finally, we took your calls during Straight Talk with The Sons of Thunder.
In the first hour, hosts Fr. James Gross and Fr. Jason Lefor began by visiting with George Weigel about his friendship with Pope St. John Paul II and his upcoming visit for the Catholic Social Services Palm Sunday Breakfast in Rapid City. Our hosts then visited with Dr. Susan Windley-Daoust of the Diocese of Winona-Rochester about how it's never too late to know God’s mercy through the sacrament of Reconciliation. Finally, Fr. Gross and Fr. Lefor took your questions during our Straight Talk call-in segment.
In the second hour, hosts Fr. James Gross and Fr. Jason Lefor joined Fr. Craig Timmerman of the Diocese of New Ulm to talk about what we do if we find that our Lenten penance is easier or less fruitful than we thought it would be. It was then time for our 10-Minute Tour of local events. Bishop John Quinn of the Diocese of Winona-Rochester spoke about a special event that helps support Immaculate Heart of Mary Seminary in Winona and the seminarian formation program. Finally, our hosts spoke with Chris Hurtubise of the Diocese of Superior about a great opportunity for youth to be a part of this year's Catholics at the Capitol event in Wisconsin.
