The Advent season is upon us, and in our liturgies we hear the voices of Isaiah and John the Baptist. These two biblical prophets help us prepare the way for Christ. In the spirit of the season, we want to help your listeners learn more about the Bible.

“Exploring Our Faith” visits with Franciscan Father Richard Rohr, known to many for his audio programs on the great themes of Scripture, and Kimberly Hahn, author, lecturer and Bible study leader, based at the St. Paul Center for Biblical Theology in Steubenville, Ohio. Both guests will help listeners connect with the Bible in ways that will help your understanding of God’s Word in our lives.

“Living Faith” producer Judy Zarick brings us two guests whose witness stretches across national, economic and religious boundaries. Chiara Kovarik, journeyed to Pakistan in 2001 when she was at Convent of the Visitation School, then wrote a book about her experience meeting Muslim women there—an encounter that changed her life. Pam Schoessling directs campus ministry at Mount Mary College in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. She describes a ministry her students do at a local homeless shelter.

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Father Greg Friedman, O.F.M.

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Highlights from this episode include:

Blessed Charles de Foucauld

Chiara Kovarik wrote a book about her experience in Pakistan. Her understanding of what life was like for Muslim women was changed.

Who is Emmanuel spoken of in the Book of Isaiah? How does the Church view Santa Claus? Is it permitted to decorate for Christmas during the Advent season?

The Gospel of Luke for Cycle C

Richard Rohr, O.F.M., talks about the Bible and how Catholics can make better use of it.

Highlights from this episode include:

St. Francis Xavier

Pam Schoessling, director of campus ministry at Mount Mary College, talks about a ministry at a local homeless shelter.

May my daughter have “Here Comes the Bride” played at her wedding Mass? What’s the meaning of the letters behind some priests’ and sisters’ names? Are all non-Christians condemned to hell when they die?

The Advent Wreath

Kimberly Hahn, who was raised Presbyterian, talks about the Bible in the life of Catholics and how being well-versed in the Bible is a plus for Catholics.