Wake Up!

Wake Up! 2/20/2026: The Afterlife | Fasting | Community Events

We're joined by Fr. Chris Decker, Director of Mission at CCM and pastor at St. Mary of False River, talks about fasting tips. Andrew Swafford, author of Next Stop: The Afterlife: Unveiling the Truth of Heaven and Hell with C. S. Lewis's The Great Divorce.

Wake Up! 2/19/2026: Daily Prayer for Lent | Planting Seeds of Hope | Pilgrimages

We're joined by Josh Noem, author of the book What Wondrous Love: Daily Prayers for Lent and Holy Week 2026. Jordan Tabor with Rain Will Bring Flowers Foundation, talks about their upcoming event, Planting Seeds of Hope. Steve Ray, Catholic convert and pilgrimage leader, talks about upcoming pilgrimage opportunities.

Wake Up! 2/18/2026: Ash Wednesday | The Boy from Milan | Archdiocesan News

We're joined by Sarah McDonald, Communications Director of the Archdiocese of New Orleans talks about the Clarion Herald upcoming issue and news updates. Emily Mentock, executive producer of "The Boy from Milan: Stories of Carlo Acutis", a project by the Augustine Institute in partnership with Digital Content. Dr. Tom Neal, Chief of Evangelization and Mission Engagement of the Diocese of Pensacola-Tallahassee with Catholic 101 segment talks about Ash Wednesday- how did it originate?

Wake Up! 2/13/2026: Catholic Aging | Eucharistic Adoration | Biloxi Diocese Updates

We're joined by Matt Estrade, founder of Catholic Aging, gives us insights on the resources his ministry provides. Kitty Cleveland, Catholic singer and songwriter, talks about the importance of Eucharistic adoration. Terry Dickson, Communications Director of the Diocese of Biloxi, updates us on the Gulf Pine Catholic issue.

Wake Up! 2/12/2026: Catholic Motherhood | Finances and God | Lenten Reflections

We're joined by Dr. Mark Williams, Superintendent of Diocese of Houma-Thibodaux Catholic Schools, talks about Lenten reflections for school leaders. David Dawson Jr., Catholic husband and father, talks about money and the easy illusion of self-dependence. Erin Franco, Catholic wife and mother, talks about Catholic motherhood.

Wake Up! 2/11/2026: Homily Length | Give Up Worry for Lent | Youth Ministry and Lent

We're joined by Gary Zimak, Catholic speaker and author, talks about his book Give Up Worry for Lent. Kathleen Higgins, Director of Youth and Young Adult Ministry in the Diocese of Baton Rouge joins us. Dr. Luke Arredondo, Executive Director of the St. Brendan Center for Evangelization and Spirituality in the Diocese of Pensacola-Tallahassee with Catholic 101 segment on homilies: should they be long or short?

Wake Up! 2/10/2026: Catholic Schools | Young Adult Connections | Retired Priest Life

We're joined by Dr. Cindy Ryals, Superintendent of Diocese of Baton Rouge Catholic Schools. James Behan, Associate Director of Young Adult Ministry and Associate Director of Marriage and Family Life, talks about events for young adults and connecting with other Catholics. Fr. Robert Cavalier, retired priest of the Archdiocese of New Orleans, talks about the life of a retired priest.

Wake Up! 2/9/2026: Catholic Funeral Arrangements and Planning | Teens and Service Work | Fran U Updates

We're joined by Dr. David Whidden, Theology Professor at Fran U. Alan Migliorato, author of the book, The Manly Art of Raising a Daughter, talks about teens and service work, not just for service hours. Jeanne Keene, Community Outreach Director for the Greater New Orleans Area for Dignity Memorial, talks about Catholic funeral arrangements and planning.

Wake Up! 2/6/2026: 10 Rules of Life from a Father | NDS Gala | Pro Life Persuasion

We're joined by Pete Burak, author of the book, A Man on Purpose 10 Rules of Life from a Faithful Father. Ben Clapper, Executive Director of Louisiana Right to Life, with ProLife Persuasion segment discusses the question: "Are you equally concerned with the life of the child after birth (e.g., poverty, foster care)?" Fr. Josh Rodrigue, Rector at Notre Dame Seminary in New Orleans, talks about their upcoming Gala.

Wake Up! 2/5/2026: Balance in Projects | Stations of the Cross for Young Catholics | Women's Health

We're joined by Allison Daigle, CEO of Womans’ New Life Clinic. David Dawson Jr., Catholic husband and father, talks about finding balance with home improvements/projects. Sr. Anne Joan Flanagan, Daughter of St. Paul, talks about the Stations of the Cross for Young Catholics.