Kresta in the Afternoon – September 28, 2023 – Hour 1

Author: Bryant Schoenle Published on: September 28, 2023 Published in: Al Kresta

Guest Host Matthew Bunson and Shannon Mullen discuss the upcoming Synod, and Peggy Stanton looks ahead to the parable in this Sunday’s Gospel – the two sons in the vineyard.

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Who Could Play a Major Role at the Synod?

As the universal Church prepares for the first portion of a two-part Synod on Synodality, significant attention has been paid to new kinds of participants in a Synod of Bishops, particularly the inclusion of a sizable contingent of non-bishops among the voting members. Shannon Mullen joins us to discuss more on the Synod and other Church news.

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Synod on Synodality: ‘Experts and Facilitators’ Include Controversial Figures — Who Could Play Major Role?

Investigating Theodore McCarrick Again? Unanswered Questions Have Some Saying the Catholic Church Should Do So

California governor signs bills that would penalize schools that refuse to teach LGBT content

Newsom Vetoes Bill That Would Make Acceptance of Gender Identity a Factor in Custody Court

40 countries to participate in Men’s Rosary on Oct. 7

Church in Mexico launches citizen accord to fight ‘dynamics of violence and destruction’

New Hong Kong cardinal: Sharing ‘love of God,’ not conversions, goal of Church in China

Canadian bishops address protection of minors and vulnerable adults at meeting

During GOP debate DeSantis says he would support 15-week national abortion ban

Pope Francis names Steubenville bishop as auxiliary bishop of Detroit

Shannon Mullen is the Editor-in-Chief of CNA. He previously worked as a features writer, investigative reporter, and editor with the Asbury Park (N.J.) Press. He has received numerous national reporting awards and was a finalist for the Pulitzer Prize.

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“A Man had Two Sons”

This Sundays’ Gospel features another parable – the man who asked his two sons to go work in his vineyard and received two very different responses. Peggy Stanton joins us with her insights.