Catholic Views is a weekly radio program broadcast Sundays around eastern South Dakota, but also available anytime online at www.sfcatholic.org. The program includes Biblical Bites with Dr. B, a look at an interesting “bite” from the week’s Scripture readings with Dr. Chris Burgwald, and an interview segment which highlights events and topics relevant to Catholics and others of faith. This is one of the longest running religious radio programs in the region, dating to the early 1960s.
*to download audio, click the "SHARE" button and select download audio. Fr. Brian Eckrich is back to discuss a topic he recently addressed in a homily: the love of friendship. How does society get friendship wrong? And how should we understand this critical relationship in our lives? Join us to find out! [embed]https://youtu.be/SwBdkja53Zg[/embed] [embed]https://youtu.be/e4M-36ZgUYQ[/embed] View Full Archive of Episodes During this week's episode Renae reveals her passion for liturgical colors by eagerly instructing us to wear red to mass. Why? It's Pentecost! Woot woot! Come Holy Spirit! As Dr. B mentions Ordinary Time approaching her excitement continues with a, "YES! GREEEEN!" Enjoy this week's Biblical Bites! Biblical Bites with Dr. B [embed]https://youtu.be/7qGQ-vequc0[/embed]
*to download audio, click the "SHARE" button and select download audio. Do you or someone you know spend too much time gaming? Sara Vetch from The Lourdes Center is here to help us understand why this can be a problem in marriages and families and what can be done about it. [embed]https://youtu.be/Fci3lu05FVQ[/embed] View Full Archive of Episodes During this week's episode Dr. B discusses the first reading, taken from the Acts of Apostles. Dr. B stumps us with the question, "Who is 'I'?" Hint: The first step is making sense of the question. Enjoy this week's Biblical Bites! Biblical Bites with Dr. B [embed]https://youtu.be/69CU7JIY_Ts[/embed]
*to download audio, click the "SHARE" button and select download audio. Do you love conversion stories? You don’t want to miss this one! Our new chancellor for the diocese, Thad Pals, took some time to let us get to know him better. I was blown away by the emotion behind his journey to entering the Catholic Church. Join us to hear his story. [embed]https://youtu.be/WdTFubUqf-U[/embed] View Full Archive of Episodes During this week's episode Dr. B talks through the first reading. A few curveballs were thrown this week. First off this Sunday is the Sixth Sunday of Easter but next Sunday isn't the Seventh. Second, the reading is from the Acts of the Apostles but we aren't talking about Philip the Apostle. Lastly, Philip "went down" to Samaria but Samaria isn't…
*to download audio, click the "SHARE" button and select download audio. Sara Hofflander, founder of Ecce Ancilla Domini and the Immaculata House in Sioux Falls, joins Catholic Views to discuss this new apostolate she formed in our diocese to help young women discern a call to the consecrated life. A fascinating and deep conversation about turning hearts to the Lord’s call. Learn more: https://www.sfwomensdiscernment.org/ [embed]https://youtu.be/gBb0cTVqk8s[/embed] View Full Archive of Episodes During this week's episode Dr. B dives into the second reading, the first Letter of Saint Peter. While reiterating we are a royal priesthood he passionately explains how even relaxation can be a spiritual sacrifice. I'm bookmarking this episode for when I ask Renae for paid time off. Biblical Bites with Dr. B [embed]https://youtu.be/QOV18XTBeqU[/embed]
*to download audio, click the "SHARE" button and select download audio. Fr. Tony Klein is back after a long absence to tell us how his work as vocations advocate for the diocese is bearing great fruit. And he’ll tell us about his experiences at the Bishop’s Charity Fishing Tournament when he was still a seminarian. Join us! [embed]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_l9d3kAWiE8[/embed] View Full Archive of Episodes During this week's episode I (Elise) actually answer a question correctly! *fireworks* Woot woot! I'm riding this wave into the weekend! Maybe Dr. B really should've gone into depth about being a "humble flock". Enjoy this week's Biblical Bites! Biblical Bites with Dr. B [embed]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5R8WXXbFLqc[/embed]
*to download audio, click the "SHARE" button and select download audio. Archbishop Thomas Gullickson is back to tell us how he got his call to the priesthood and how he went from a South Dakota parish priest to an apostolic nuncio. Join us! [embed]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y0lZr1J4vbU[/embed] View Full Archive of Episodes Biblical Bites with Dr. B During this week's episode Dr. B draws attention to the collect (aka the opening prayer or the last words before we sit down). He reminds us, as the Church we are renewed each year. Similar to Dr. B, the church may be seen as old, wrinkled and wise. Yet both remain "full of vigor and life." Do you have that joie de vivre? Enjoy this week's Biblical Bites! [embed]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p0dtTp4jvcs[/embed]
*to download audio, click the "SHARE" button and select download audio. Alison Conemac joins us for a powerful conversation about mercy and forgiveness. The quote she shares from the Catechism is reason enough to tune in! [embed]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D0NbPdbvvPA[/embed] View Full Archive of Episodes Biblical Bites with Dr. B During this week's episode I (Elise) was caught! In the middle of pondering other potential bobbleheads to add to our shelf, Dr. B asked me a question. I was unable to reach the correct answer. Yet, after watching the episode again I learned a valuable lesson. If I'm in this situation again, I'm telling Dr. B that "I'm was in awe of his Catholic faith and missed the question." [embed]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KkFsp2NMG6I[/embed]
*to download audio, click the "SHARE" button and select download audio. Fr. Scott Traynor is back to offer his thoughts on the Resurrection and new life. He never disappoints, so buckle up for a deep dive into Easter! [embed]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-JCnn8kr17U[/embed] View Full Archive of Episodes Biblical Bites with Dr. B During this week's episode, if you didn't already get the message Christ is risen! [embed]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u1QLfqOzU54[/embed]
*to download audio, click the "SHARE" button and select download audio. Dr. Chris Burgwald walks us through some of the fascinating connections between the Old Testament and the Last Supper. Learning these Jewish roots of the Eucharist makes the experience and understanding of what Jesus did for us come alive in a brand new way! [embed]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mb-mpYYVybo[/embed] Biblical Bites with Dr. B During this week's episode Renae discovers saying Jewish Roots of the Eucharist 10x's fast is difficult. Followed by Dr. B revealing how he makes his hair grow back so fast. All resulting in me (Elise) having a mind blowing moment. [embed]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=On7Z-NgRmgw[/embed] View Full Archive of Episodes
*to download audio, click the "SHARE" button and select download audio. Archbishop Thomas Gullickson joins us to discuss the ways we minimize sin, why we do it, and how we might stop doing it. Something we all need help with! [embed]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OHRhUXN7Xvo[/embed] Biblical Bites with Dr. B Like Lazarus from the tomb, Dr. Burgwald returns to conciliate the fans for the lack of Biblical Bites last week. Where has he been? Reconnoitering a distant land for some lost artifact with a whip and a fedora perhaps? Tune in to find out! [embed]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gu-3r6lzUww[/embed] View Full Archive of Episodes