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, 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.
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.
