Today Fr. Thaddeus McGuire talks about what the Catechism of the Catholic Church says about prayer. In this photo, Ann Marie Long, who belongs to the Lay Carmelite order, prays the Morning Prayer from the Liturgy of the Hours. Andrew Junker/CATHOLIC SUN.

On the program today, Fr. Thaddeus McGuire, pastor of St. Daniel the Prophet in Scottsdale, walks us through what the Catechism of the Catholic Church says about prayer. Debbie DiCarlo shares about the work of Catholic Charities. Fr. Robert Bolding talks about his role as the new president of St. Mary’s High School. Bishop Thomas J. Olmsted begins a new series on music and the Mass.

The Bishop’s Hour is a program produced by and for the Roman Catholic Diocese of Phoenix, presenting Church news and theological reflections, discussing contemporary issues facing today’s Catholics in Arizona, and featuring a weekly message from Bishop Thomas J. Olmsted. It airs each Monday at 11 a.m. on 1310 AM Immaculate Heart Radio in Phoenix. Encore presentations can be heard each Monday at 9 p.m.

The Bishop’s Hour is brought to you in part by our good friends at the non-profit Catholic Cemeteries and Mortuaries of the Diocese of Phoenix and the Catholic Community Foundation. Music for The Bishop’s Hour courtesy of Carrick Ministries.

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Feb. 27, 2012 - Prayer in the Catechism, Catholic Charities and a new president at St. Mary's High School [ 57:30 ] Play Now | Play in Popup | Download

On today's show, we'll talk about how to enter more deeply into Lent. Photo by J.D. Long-García/CATHOLIC SUN

Today’s show continues the conversation about the HHS Mandate with Mike Phelan from the Office of Marriage and Respect Life. Fr. Charlie Goriaeb from St. Timothy Catholic Church in Mesa gives us some ways we can enter more deeply into Lent. Deacon Gene Messer shares about his ministry to the homeless in Mesa. Bishop Thomas J. Olmsted continues a story about freedom amidst slavery.

The Bishop’s Hour is a program produced by and for the Roman Catholic Diocese of Phoenix, presenting Church news and theological reflections, discussing contemporary issues facing today’s Catholics in Arizona, and featuring a weekly message from Bishop Thomas J. Olmsted. It airs each Monday at 11 a.m. on 1310 AM Immaculate Heart Radio in Phoenix. Encore presentations can be heard each Monday at 9 p.m.

The Bishop’s Hour is brought to you in part by our good friends at the non-profit Catholic Cemeteries and Mortuaries of the Diocese of Phoenix and the Catholic Community Foundation. Music for The Bishop’s Hour courtesy of Carrick Ministries.

We’d love to hear from you. Send us your feedback at radio@diocesephoenix.org.

Feb. 20, 2012 - HHS, Preparing for Lent and Faith in Action [ 57:30 ] Play Now | Play in Popup | Download

Fr. Greg Schlarb joins us on today's show to encourage us to support the 2012 Charity and Development Appeal

On today’s show, Tricia Hoyt from St. Patrick’s Catholic Church continues our journey through the Catechism of the Catholic Church with Life in Christ, Part 2. Leighton Drake shares the story of Drawn to Life Ministries. Fr. Greg Schlarb tells us about the 2012 Charity and Development Appeal. Bishop Thomas J. Olmsted reflects on freedom amidst slavery in part one of this two-part story.

The Bishop’s Hour is a program produced by and for the Roman Catholic Diocese of Phoenix, presenting Church news and theological reflections, discussing contemporary issues facing today’s Catholics in Arizona, and featuring a weekly message from Bishop Thomas J. Olmsted. It airs each Monday at 11 a.m. on 1310 AM Immaculate Heart Radio in Phoenix. Encore presentations can be heard each Monday at 9 p.m.

The Bishop’s Hour is brought to you in part by our good friends at the non-profit Catholic Cemeteries and Mortuaries of the Diocese of Phoenix and the Catholic Community Foundation. Music for The Bishop’s Hour courtesy of Carrick Ministries.

We’d love to hear from you. Send us your feedback at radio@diocesephoenix.org.

Feb. 13, 2012 - Life in Christ Part 2, Drawn to Life Ministries and Charity and Development Appeal [ 57:30 ] Play Now | Play in Popup | Download

Fr. Tim Davern explores Catholic history in Arizona as we celebrate 100 years of Statehood. Also on the program, discussion on the HHS ruling and updates from the Poor Clare Sisters

Today we’re joined by Ron Johnson, executive director of the Arizona Catholic Conference, the legislative arm of Arizona’s three Catholic dioceses. He provides an overview of the federal government’s new mandate that all religious organizations provide “health services” contrary to its religious beliefs. Fr. Tim Davern, a historical expert on the Church in Arizona, talks about the role Catholics played in helping build up the state. Arizona celebrates its 100th anniversary on Feb. 14. Two sisters from the Poor Clares of Perpetual Adoration are in studio to issue a challenge to listeners as they promote their third annual “Nun Run” fundraiser event. And in his weekly message, Bishop Thomas J. Olmsted directs our thoughts to mercy especially when our rights are being challenged.

The Bishop’s Hour is a program produced by and for the Roman Catholic Diocese of Phoenix, presenting Church news and theological reflections, discussing contemporary issues facing today’s Catholics in Arizona, and featuring a weekly message from Bishop Thomas J. Olmsted. It airs each Monday at 10 a.m. on 1310 AM Immaculate Heart Radio in Phoenix. Encore presentations can be heard each Monday at 9 p.m.

The Bishop’s Hour is brought to you in part by our good friends at the non-profit Catholic Cemeteries and Mortuaries of the Diocese of Phoenix and the Catholic Community Foundation. Music for The Bishop’s Hour courtesy of Carrick Ministries.

We’d love to hear from you. Send us your feedback at radio@diocesephoenix.org.

Feb. 6, 2012- HHS Ruling, Arizona's Centennial and the Poor Clares [ 57:30 ] Play Now | Play in Popup | Download

Phoenix Auxiliary Bishop Eduardo Nevares joins us to talk about the immigration crisis and a recent letter he signed. Photo by J.D. Long-García/CATHOLIC SUN

On today’s show, Phoenix Auxiliary Bishop Eduardo Nevares joins us to talk about the immigration crisis and a recent letter he signed onto from the Hispanic bishops of the United States. Gary Brown, executive director of the Diocese of Phoenix’s Catholic Cemeteries and Mortuaries, shares with us their good work as well as an upcoming grief and bereavement event. Tom Beale from Catholic Renewal Ministries invites us to grow closer to our Lord through the Holy Spirit and invites us to their upcoming annual conference. And in his weekly message, Bishop Thomas J. Olmsted reflects on the importance of supporting the Charity and Development Appeal this year.

The Bishop’s Hour is a program produced by and for the Roman Catholic Diocese of Phoenix, presenting Church news and theological reflections, discussing contemporary

issues facing today’s Catholics in Arizona, and featuring a weekly message from Bishop Thomas J. Olmsted. It airs each Monday at 10 a.m. on 1310 AM Immaculate Heart Radio in Phoenix. Encore presentations can be heard each Thursday at 9 p.m.

The Bishop’s Hour is brought to you in part by our good friends at the non-profit Catholic Cemeteries and Mortuaries of the Diocese of Phoenix and the Catholic Community Foundation. Music for The Bishop’s Hour courtesy of Carrick Ministries.

We’d love to hear from you. Send us your feedback at radio@diocesephoenix.org.

Jan. 30, 2012 - Immigration, Grief and Catholic Renewal [ 57:30 ] Play Now | Play in Popup | Download