On this episode of Catholic Conversations, Stan Ketick talks with Sister Jean and Father Don about the life and cause for sainthood of Venerable Teresa (Mother) Dudzik— her immigration from Poland to Chicago, founding the Franciscan Sisters, her work serving the elderly and poor, and the hardships she endured.

They also discuss a reported healing attributed to her intercession, how the Vatican investigates miracles, ways listeners can learn more or support the cause (websites, Heritage Hall, newsletter), and a closing prayer inviting listeners to live out Mother Teresa Dudzik’s compassionate example.

https://www.chicagofranciscans.org/

Deacon Al celebrates the Vatican approval of Fulton J. Sheen's beatification, shares a local miracle story, and guides listeners into the start of Lent with practical reflections on fasting, abstinence, and choosing a Christ-centered life.

He reviews the weekend readings (Sirach, 1 Corinthians, Matthew), offers reflections on free will and repentance, and invites teens and listeners to engage with the station and submit questions for future shows.

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Deacon Al recounts a humorous parish chili contest where his brisket chili won the trophy, shares parish news and invites community events to be submitted to Catholic Spirit Radio.

He then reflects on the fifth Sunday readings (Isaiah, 1 Corinthians, Matthew), explaining how Christians are called to be the "salt of the earth" and the "light of the world," and encourages teens to live their faith every day.