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September 4, 2020

Talking about the “Things That Matter Most” on September 4, 2020

4:00 – Al Faithful Citizenship  

4:20 – Who is the Priest we Want?  

What does the “ideal” priest look like? According to the Vatican II document Presbyterorum Ordinis, priest should be “set apart in some way within the people of God” but they should not be separated from the people of God. What does it mean for a priest to be “set apart?” Dr. John Cavadini joins us.

4:40 – Economic Roundup: Understanding Inflation

As the global and domestic economies try to recover from the effects of the pandemic, many are wondering whether inflation or deflation is in the future. Last week the Federal Reserve announced a new strategy intended to maintin an inflation rate of 2 percent. Adam Gaglio joins us with more.

5:00 – Christ’s Plan for Priests  

Most priests are devout men who have sincerely committed their lives to Christ and His Church, but they are also human beings with faults and failings. Some are cranky and stern, and others can be weak or indifferent. Some grapple with sins of the flesh, and others are controlled by money. We’ll talk with Fr Mitch Pacwa about how Christ anticipated these struggles and how to deal with them spiritually emotionally, rationally, and practically. 

5:40 – Kresta Comments: Lessons from the Sunday Readings