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Highlights from this episode of American Catholic Radio include:

Producer Judy Zarick talks with Glenmary Father George Mathis. Since 1948, he has used his talents to serve others in a wide range of roles. In later life, though, he's been able to pursue his lifelong passion in a liturgical art and design ministry that's had a remarkable impact.

Franciscan Fr. Greg Friedman, OFM, answers questions: How can a widow or widower become whole again after their spouse's death? Is it essential to our faith to believe in the apparitions of Mary?

This program’s Minute Meditation is from Jesus in the House: Gospel Reflections on Christ's Presence in the Home," by Allan F. Wright, published by St. Anthony Messenger Press and read by Barbara Beckwith.

Catholic psychotherapist and author Greg Popcak along with his wife Lisa Popcak, a professional educator and Life Coach, will answer the question, "How do we keep our own identity when we become one in Christ with someone else?"

Our guest on "Exploring Our Faith" today is biblical scholar and author Father Ronald Witherup. He is currently serving as the Superior General of Society of St. Sulpice, a religious community which specializes in initial and ongoing formation of priests. Father Ron has served as a professor of Sacred Scripture and academic dean at St. Patrick Seminary in Menlo Park, California. His books include—most recently—St. Paul, Called to Conversion: A Seven-Day Retreat, published by Saint Anthony Messenger Press. He also wrote an article on the biblical roots of the priesthood in the New Testament Letter to the Hebrews, for the March 2010 issue of St. Anthony Messenger. Producer John Feister caught up with him at this year's Religious Ed Congress in Anaheim, California, to ask about what we've learned in this "Year for Priests."