Deacon Al mixes personal stories—starting a GLP-1 weight-loss regimen, family moments, and ministry updates like OCIA candidates and a Cursillo retreat—with reflections on this weekend's Mass readings.

He focuses on John’s account of the man born blind as a Lenten reminder that Christ brings us from darkness into light and invites listeners to examine and deepen their faith.

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Bob and Lynn Johnston examine R.R. Reno’s article on Christian nationalism and a New Oxford Review piece diagnosing modern "progressive religion" as a neo-Gnostic force reshaping schools, media, and family life. They argue the Church must shift from Christendom mode to an apostolic approach to rebuild faith and resist cultural decline.

The episode covers media influence, education, declining marriage and civic virtue, and ends with a call to stand firm in Christian truth and renewed evangelization.

Deacon Al Lundy welcomes listeners to Good News on Catholic Spirit Radio, announces the station’s 15th anniversary open house, and offers a brief Lenten reflection focused on prayer, almsgiving, and fasting.

The episode reviews the third Sunday of Lent readings (Exodus, Romans, and the Gospel of John), highlighting the theme of water, baptism, and spiritual thirst through the story of the Woman at the Well.

Deacon Al shares a personal reflection about facing upcoming surgery, urging listeners to trust God, “be not afraid,” and deepen their baptismal life, then invites listeners to celebrate the anniversary and use the station app.

Email your questions to Deacon AL: goodnews@catholicspiritradio.org