American Catholic Radio continues our special series to enhance your listeners’ appreciation of the Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA) and its connection to the Lenten season. In the “Living Faith,” Judy Zarick interviews Shawn Reedy, one of the Elect preparing for Baptism at the Easter Vigil, and Jane Bach, a convert from Judaism, who is now a member of her parish’s RCIA team. The “Catholic Treasures” for these episodes relate to the Third and Fourth Sundays of Lent, when special ritual prayers are offered for the Elect during Sunday Mass. And in “Exploring Our Faith,” John Feister talks with two Catholic authors about two of the pillars of Lenten practice, almsgiving and fasting.

May God continue to bless your Lenten observance!

Father Greg Friedman, O.F.M.

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Highlights from this episode include:

St. Joseph

Shawn Reedy is going through the RCIA program at St. Thomas Aquinas Parish in Buffalo, New York.

What was Jesus’ life like before his public ministry began? What is the Pauline Privilege regarding divorce? Does the Church acknowledge the priesthood of believers? How should I begin reading and studying the Bible?

The story of the woman at the well

Ursuline Sister Bridget Haase talks about the practice of almsgiving during Lent.

Highlights from this episode include:

Sister Thea Bowman

Jane Bach, songwriter and convert from Judaism, attends St. Henry Parish in Nashville, Tennessee, and is part of the RCIA team.

How should we understand the role of the Magisterium? Can the Old Testament prophets intercede for us as the saints do?

The story of the man born blind

Judith Dunlap talks about the practice of fasting during Lent.