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*to download audio, click the "SHARE" button and select download audio. Did you know the only approved Marian apparition sight in the U.S. is in Wisconsin? Fr. Joseph Aytona joins us to tell us all about this beautiful shrine that is relatively close by. I can personally attest to its beauty and the spiritual graces one can find there. The air was unusually thick with usuality and as the discussion moved at the usual pace, we established the unusually essential place of usuality concerning our local Bishops. Catch a glimpse of all the unusualness on today's Biblical Bites.   View Full Archive of Episodes​

*to download audio, click the "SHARE" button and select download audio. Did you know you can help increase vocations to the priesthood in our diocese? Fr. Michael Kapperman joins us to talk about what vocations are, how to discern one, and how we can help others discover what God is calling them to. It's Biblical Bites again! Don't get lost on your way to the play button woolly.   View Full Archive of Episodes​

*to download audio, click the "SHARE" button and select download audio. Michael Pauley from the South Dakota Catholic Conference is in studio after the 2024 South Dakota legislative session to discuss three of the bills of interest to Catholics. Join us on Catholic Views to find out if these bills passed and why they matter to the Church. Just when you thought we left all the repenting back in Lent, we get another reminder this Sunday. While we're repenting, anyone else regret trying to fix a plumbing issue in their house only to have to call the professionals after a brown water war broke out? Well, (*ahem*) anyway, make sure you call on God first to fix sin rather than trying to fix it yourself.   View Full Archive of…

*to download audio, click the "SHARE" button and select download audio. Archbishop Gullickson joins us to talk about one of the most important topics when it comes to our salvation: mercy. It’s Divine Mercy Sunday! Our Lord offers his mercy to us over and over. Are we ready to accept it? From ye good olde missionary discipleship to socioeconomic theorizing, this three-and-a-half minutes runs the gambit. Dr. B. was as hasty to get his segment in as we were to see this one end. Yet, we're reminded not to be hasty when studying the first reading for this Sunday.   View Full Archive of Episodes​

*to download audio, click the "SHARE" button and select download audio. How about another conversion story for Holy Week and Easter? Yes please! New Catholic Amber Adrian came into the Church last Easter and stopped into the studio to tell us her story of encounter with God and his Church. Welcome home Amber! Your priest has some latitude this weekend (although by Sunday morning we hope it's not attitude). Dr. B illuminates us on a very important point in this Sunday's gospel. And no, it's not just that John was a fast runner.   View Full Archive of Episodes​

*to download audio, click the "SHARE" button and select download audio. The Bishop Dudley Hospitality House is expanding! Executive Director Madeline Shields is here to give us an update on the work BDHH does and the new project that will expand opportunities for homeless families. They need your help, so join us to find out what you can do! Want to learn more, volunteer or donate? Visit www.bdhh.org. While you're there, sign up for their newsletter at the bottom of the homepage to stay up to date on the new project. During this week's episode, it's Passion Sunday aka Palm Sunday! Lent is almost over yet we must first prepare and experience the holiest time of year, the Sacred Paschal Triduum. Enjoy this week's Biblical Bites!   View Full Archive…

*to download audio, click the "SHARE" button and select download audio. Deacon Glenn Ridder is back for part two of our conversation around life. We dive deeper into the question of what “health of the mother” can mean, what actually happens when there is a problem with the health of the mother, and more. Don’t miss it! This week, Renae was supposed to have a "holy huh," but she missed it! Why did the Greeks go to Philip with a question instead of Jesus? And what in the world do gyros have to do with anything? You'll have to watch to find out! Enjoy this week's Biblical Bites!   View Full Archive of Episodes​

*to download audio, click the "SHARE" button and select download audio. Deacon Glen Ridder joins us to talk about what it’s like to be a doctor in today’s world, especially around the topics of life and contraception. This is a fascinating conversation that will continue next week, so don’t miss this one!   View Full Archive of Episodes​

*to download audio, click the "SHARE" button and select download audio. Have you ever wondered why in the world God would ask Abraham to sacrifice his only son? And why did Isaac go willingly? Me too! We invited Dr. Chris Burgwald into the studio to help walk us through this Bible story and understand how we can use it in our lives today. During this week's episode Dr. B speaks on Jesus driving out the money-changers and why He was angry. Keep in mind, Jesus isn't this teddy bear people want Him to be. Enjoy this week's Biblical Bites! View Full Archive of Episodes​

*to download audio, click the "SHARE" button and select download audio. Fr. Jim Bream joins us this week to tell us how he became a priest and what it has been like to be a priest for almost 60 years. He tells it like it is and still has great love for the people of the diocese. During this week's episode Dr. B takes a look at the Gospel, Mark's account of the transfiguration. The transfiguration reveals who Jesus is but why were Elijah and Moses there? And were they really in need of tents? Enjoy this week's Biblical Bites! View Full Archive of Episodes​