American Catholic Radio

American Catholic Radio (ACR) is a weekly half-hour program of Catholic information and inspiration to help you know your faith, so you can grow in your faith. Father Greg Friedman, O.F.M., hosts the program.
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Folding hands when praying, temporal punishment, forgiveness of sins, praying for the dead, bereavement ministry and a popular Catholic Saint are topics explored in this American Catholic Radio program.
Listen to program #07-45 (November 5, 2007) (Help)

#07-45 (November 5, 2007)
Highlights from this episode of American Catholic Radio include:
Saint of the Day
She was born in Rome in 1384, into wealth and status. She raised a family and also had a deep commitment to those in need—a commitment which was challenged when a terrible plague struck Rome and took the lives of one of her sons and her daughter.
Living Faith
Sister Mary Ann Wachtel, Executive Director of the National Catholic Ministry to the Bereaved, tells us about her ministry and why it is so important for the Church.
Ask a Franciscan
Why do we fold our hands when we pray? (Edward); why is there temporal punishment for sins even after the sin is forgiven? (Sergio)
Minute Meditation
This program’s Minute Meditation is an excerpt from Blessed Are the Bored in Spirit: A Young Catholic’s Search for Meaning by Mark Hart.
Bible Break
“Promise and Fulfillment” read by Kimberly Hahn, from Journey Through Scripture, by Kimberly Hahn and Michael Barber
Exploring Our Faith
Dr. Phyllis Zagano talks about the Catholic practice of prayer for the dead.
 
 
     


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