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Wake Up! 5/22/2026: The Nine First Fridays | Catholicism and Economics | Biloxi Diocese

We're joined by Sr. Anne Joan Flanagan, Daughter of St. Paul, talks about her upcoming talk in Baton Rouge called Behold This Heart: The Secret of the Nine First Fridays. Dr. Gabriel X. Martinez, professor of economics at Ave Maria University, talks about a new online course that invites Catholics to rediscover the moral foundations of economics. Terry Dickson, communications director of the Diocese of Biloxi, updates us on events and stories in the Gulf Pine Catholic newspaper.

Wake Up! 5/21/2026: Pentecost | Entrusting our Kids to God | Events

We're joined by David Dawson Jr., Catholic husband and father, talks about entrusting our kids to the Father, especially as they graduate, go off to college, etc. Steve Ray, Catholic convert and pilgrimage leader, talks about Pentecost.

Wake Up! 5/20/2026: The Holy Spirit | Mental Health | Holy Angels

We're joined by Catherine DiNuzzo, the Founder of Sacred Heart Mental Wellness and Author of "The Catholic Guide Through Anxiety". Jason Gale, vice president of content and production at TAN Books, talks about Devotion to the Nine Choirs of Holy Angels: 12 Reasons for Veneration. Dr. Luke Arredondo, Executive Director of the St. Brendan Center for Evangelization and Spirituality in the Diocese of Pensacola-Tallahassee with Catholic 101 segment talks about the Holy Spirit: How does the Holy Spirit help us in discernment? How can we cooperate with the Holy Spirit more?

Wake Up! 5/19/2026: Christian Youth Theater | Catholic Singles Tips | Ultrasounds

We're joined by Tonja Rainey, artistic director of Christian Youth Theater and actor, Calvin Carline, will talk about their upcoming productions. Bethany Kline Founder of the 365 Catholic Singles Community, talks about dating apps and tips for Catholic singles. Casey Talbot, RN, for Woman’s New Life Clinic, New Orleans updates us.

Wake Up! 5/15/2026: Dementia- Inclusive Pilgrimage | Kolbe Prison Ministries | Events

We're joined by Matt Estrade, founder of Catholic Aging, talks about a dementia-inclusive pilgrimage that will take place this fall. Val Browning, member of Kolbe Prison Ministries, provides update on their ministry.

Wake Up! 5/14/2026: End of the School Year | Therapeutic Family Services Program | Being Grateful

We're joined by Dr. Mark Williams, superintendent of catholic schools in the Diocese of Houma-Thibodaux talks about the end of the school year. David Dawson Jr., Catholic husband and father, talks about why it’s difficult to be grateful for God giving us our basic needs. Angela Ponivas, division director of Catholic Charities in the Archdiocese of New Orleans, will be speaking about the Therapeutic Family Services Program.

Wake Up! 5/13/2026: Ordination Season | Archdiocesan News | Gospel Reflection

We're joined by Johnny Hebert with a Gospel reflection. Sarah McDonald, communications director of the Archdiocese of New Orleans, updates us on news and stories in this week’s issue of the Clarion Herald. Dr. Tom Neal, chief of evangelization and mission engagement of the Diocese of Pensacola-Tallahassee talks about the beauty of ordination season.

Wake Up! 5/12/2026: Lectio Divina | Holy Spirit Novena | End of the School Year

We're joined by Dr. Cindy Ryals, superintendent of Diocese of Baton Rouge Catholic Schools. Deacon Ricky Suprean, deacon at St. John of the Cross in Lacombe, La talks about the Holy Spirit Novena. Jason Gale is the vice president of content and production for TAN Books, talks about the book Lectio Divina with the Spiritual Masters: The Book of Daniel with St. Jerome.

Wake Up! 5/11/2026: Building Trust with Your Teen | Missing Monarchy | Fran U

We're joined by Dr. David Bellar, president of Fran U, with monthly update. Alan Migliorato, founder of Adventure Catholic, talks about raising teens: building trust instead of control. Jeb Smith, author of Missing Monarchy: Correcting Misconceptions About The Middle Ages, Medieval Kingship, Democracy, And Liberty joins us.

Wake Up! 5/8/2026: Sacred Chaos | Miracle of the Roses | Biloxi Diocese News

We're joined by Jennifer Stavinoha, talks about her new book Sacred Chaos Finding Joy and Jesus in the Messiness of Motherhood. Angela Costa Simoas, author of Miracle of the Roses / O Milagre das Rosas, a beautifully illustrated bilingual (English/ Portuguese) children’s book inspired by the beloved story of Queen Isabel of Portugal. Terry Dickson, communications director of the Diocese of Biloxi, with news updates from the Gulf Pine Catholic newspaper.