With Christmas just around the corner, Bishop Senior joins WHP580's Michael Parks for our annual holiday episode.

Today we're joined by Father Bill Forrey of Holy Name of Jesus Parish in Harrisburg, Father Kevin Key of Saint Joan of Arc Parish in Hershey and Father Stephen Logue of Sacred Heart of Jesus Parish in Lancaster to discuss the themes of Advent: Hope, Peace and Joy.

SCRIPTURE: 1 Thessalonians 5:6

SAINT SPOTLIGHT: Saint Joseph

Today we're chatting with Amanda Snyder, parishioner at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Parish and one of the leaders of their An Investment in Motherhood (AIM) group about how her journey through motherhood has led her closer to Mary, and in turn, Jesus.

An Investment in Motherhood Group at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Parish: Aim@steas.net

SCRIPTURE: Luke 1:26-38

SAINT SPOTLIGHT: St. Gianna Molla

While the holidays are a joyous time for the church, for many it can be a stark reminder of grief and loss. Dr. Kirsten Tollefson, psychiatrist and program director for Catholic Charities' Labre Mental Health Clinic, joins us to talk about some tangible ways we can lean into hope this season, even if it feels out of reach.

SCRIPTURE: Isaiah 64:1

SAINT SPOTLIGHT: St. Jude Thaddeus

Pathways to Purpose is our brand-new video series launching on YouTube in January, and today we're privileged to hear from several of the nuns and sisters who will be featured in this series about their journey, the apostolates they've served, and their advice for young women discerning a call to religious life.

SCRIPTURE: John 15:16

SAINT SPOTLIGHT: St. Therese of Liseux

Have you ever had your life all mapped out only for God to completely reroute your plans? Today we're chatting with Joseph Gonzales, Youth Minister and Development Director for St. John the Baptist Parish in New Freedom, about his big plot twist moment in life that led him to follow God's call much differently than he imagined.

SCRIPTURE: Proverbs 16:9

SAINT SPOTLIGHT: St. Francis of Assisi

Deacon Drew Heidelbaugh sits down with us to discuss how he discerned his vocation and the mental gymnastics that went along with it.

Scripture: John 21:15-17

Saint Spotlight: St. John Vianney

Open any social media app and you’ll find Catholics and non catholics alike arguing over whether or not to celebrate this holiday because, unfortunately, it has been long associated with spirituality and the occult. So many people are convinced of Halloween’s pagan origins, and with the abundance of violence, gore, sensuality, occultism, and demonic aspects now associated with Halloween, it’s hard not to. But is Halloween a pagan holiday or is it a hijacked holy day? How does the Catholic church feel about it? And since we’re talking about ghosts, are they even real and is believing in them in accordance with our Catholic faith?

Today we're excited to welcome back to the program Father Jonathan Sawicki, pastor at Saint Theresa’s Parish in New Cumberland to talk through the history of this fascinating holiday and find out if it’s all, in fact, just a bunch of hocus pocus.

Scripture: John 1:5

Saint Spotlight: St. Lucy