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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 second hour, host Fr. Craig Vasek and RPR Executive Director Steve Splonskowski continued live from the University of Mary's Vocations Jamboree in Bismarck, ND. Father shared a couple reflections on life at U-Mary and his new role as Chaplain for the Athletic Department. After that, our hosts took listeners on the 10-Minute Tour of local events. Kimberly Fries shared her story as an author of children's books and talked about how her books assist young children in discerning their vocations. Finally, Fr. Vasek and Steve joined the Diocese of Rapid City’s Fr. Ron Garry to visit about the traveling relic of the heart of Saint John Vianney and where you can see it.
In the first hour, host Fr. Craig Vasek and RPR Executive Director Steve Splonskowski came to you live from the University of Mary's Vocations Jamboree in Bismarck, ND. They began by visiting with Ed Konieczka, Assistant Director of University Ministry, about how this event brings religious communities from around the country to campus to pray and witness to the joy and beauty of consecrated life. Fr. Vasek and Steve then sat down with a couple of sisters from Annunciation Monastery in Bismarck to hear about their vocational journeys. Finally, Fr. Vasek took your questions during our Straight Talk call-in segment.
In the second hour, host Tim Mosser sat down with Deacon Mark Krejci of the Diocese of Crookston to talk about the Beatitudes and how they can help us live a truly blessed marriage. It was then time for our 10-Minute Tour of local events. Regan Manning shared some fun summer ideas that children can enjoy as he talked about summer programs offered by Sioux Falls Catholic Schools. Finally, Dan and Caroline Dierkes talked about getting fired up for Jesus this Lent and an upcoming Parish Mission they'll be presenting in Watford City, ND.
In the first hour, host Tim Mosser was joined by Mary Jo Zacher to talk about a special way the folks at Riverview Living Community in Fargo are reflecting on the Passion of the Lord each Friday. Tim then spoke with Fr. Andrew Vogel of the Diocese of Winona-Rochester about St. Joseph's role as husband of Mary and father of Jesus. Finally, it was time for your calls during our Straight Talk segment. Listeners asked the Diocese of Fargo's Fr. Gary Luiten questions on topics including: why the Our Father is different in the Gospels of Luke and Matthew, how much older Joseph was than Mary, and if the four writers of the Gospels were all Apostles.
In the second hour, hosts Heather Karrow and Fr. Mark Lichter joined Julie Ternes to talk about the upcoming Parish Mission at the Church of the Ascension in Bismarck, ND and how it is being presented with a unique musical twist. It was then time for our 10-Minute Tour of local events. Brandi Schaefbauer shared details about this year's upcoming Roncalli Legacy Ball in Aberdeen, SD. Finally, Todd Tobin of the Diocese of Rapid City joined our hosts to talk about honoring the Lord with our first fruits and how we can find true joy in giving.
