Open Line, Tuesday

The Bible presents a real, so-called “cast of characters” featuring flawed, unlikely, and ordinary individuals demonstrating that God can call anyone – regardless of their past, social status, or personal weaknesses – to carry out His plan of salvation. Join us on Open Line Tuesday with Fr. Wade Menezes.

All seven Sacraments, when looked at as a whole, show forth beautifully and collectively the entire rhythm and complete cycle of human life. Don't miss on today's Open Line Tuesday with Fr. Wade Menezes.

“Sacramental economy” is an expression that means the communication of (or the dispensation of) the fruits of Christ's Paschal Mystery through the celebration of the Sacred Liturgy, which itself is the celebration and administration of any of the seven Sacraments of the Church. More on today's Open Line Tuesday with Fr. Wade Menezes.

The so-called “Seven Last Words of Christ” refers to the last words (or, more literally, the seven last sentences or phrases) of Jesus Christ spoken from the Cross on Good Friday; these are recorded in the four Gospels of St. Matthew, St. Mark, St. Luke, and St. John. Join Fr. Wade Menezes on this Holy Open Line Tuesday!

This Solemnity is celebrated on March 25 of every year – exactly nine months to the day before Christmas on December 25. Join us for more on Open Line Tuesday with Fr. Wade Menezes.

Saints who prove that penance and conversion can set people on the road to holiness, even if they have been living apart from God for a long time. This and more on today's Open Line Tuesday with Fr. Wade Menezes.

If you go to the Sacrament of Confession faithfully once a month, you end up going to Confession at least once during each of the Church’s eight primary liturgical seasons throughout the liturgical year – and that’s a beautiful reality. Join us for more on Open Line Tuesday with Fr. Wade Menezes.

With the Lenten season underway, here are a few ideas for how to begin the spiritual journey into the desert to prepare for the suffering, death and resurrection of our Lord. Join us for Open Line Tuesday with Fr. Wade Menezes.

Lenten fasts have a tendency to be oriented toward “giving up” things like food, television or coffee – and this is a good thing. But there are many other creative ways we can welcome Jesus’ healing touch into our lives this Lent. Here are some suggestions you may want to consider on Open Line Tuesday with Fr. Wade Menezes.

The number “40” appears in the Bible some 157 times. In Sacred Scripture, the number “40” signifies such things as new life, new growth, transformation, a change from one great task to another great task, etc. “40” also symbolizes a time of trial, testing, and waiting. For more don't miss today's Open Line Tuesday with Fr. Wade Menezes.

The “Sermon on the Mount” is Jesus' masterpiece. Many scripture scholars, for example, refer to it as the “greatest discourse” ever given. In it, readers can find most of the significant themes relevant to the remainder of St. Matthew's Gospel about Jesus. The Beatitudes point out God's favor toward humanity rather than God's demand. More on today's Open Line Tuesday with Fr. Wade Menezes.

Saint Thomas Aquinas teaches that there are five expressions of the divine will in God which are meant to lead us and guide us in life. Let's dive in with Fr. Wade Menezes on Open Line Tuesday.

Join Fr. Wade Menezes' Open Line Tuesday and learn ten scripturally-based ways to be other-centered as opposed to being self-centered.

Fr. Wade Menezes takes your calls on Faith, Family & Fellowship. Today's topic: Cell Phone Discipline.

There are Seven Implications that the Sacrament of Baptism has for our lives as a Christian, each of which arises from a “particular dimension” of the Sacrament itself. This is why we celebrate the Baptism of the Lord: So that the members may rejoice with their Head – and all together form a body: A “Baptized” body in Christ. Join Open Line Tuesday with Fr. Wade Menezes.

The Epiphany (“manifestation”) of the Son of God to the world begs belief from each one of us, by which, like the Magi, we will be led home “by another way” [and not rely on worldly ways] – but rather follow the way of Jesus Christ, Who is the Way, the Truth and the Life (John 14:6). Join us for Open Line Tuesday with Fr. Wade Menezes.

It’s that time of year again! … When self-imposed “New Year’s Resolutions” make us hopeful of living better Christian lives – both spiritually and bodily – for the next twelve months. Join Fr. Wade Menezes for tips on how to make the best of this upcoming year on Open Line Tuesday.

How is it possible for God to become man? Why would God become man? This are the questions we are answering in today's Open Line Tuesday with Fr. Wade Menezes. Join us!

The O Antiphons are an ancient liturgical antiphon (or, response) sung or recited during the last seven days of Advent; that is, one each day from December 17 through December 23, as part of the Liturgy of the Hours (specifically, during the Evening Canticle Magnificat of Mary). Join Fr. Wade Menezes in Open Line Tuesday.

Advent comes from the Latin word meaning “coming” (Ad venio). In general, the word advent regards the coming or arrival of a notable person, thing, or event. Well, Jesus is coming, and Advent is intended to be a season of preparation for His arrival. Join Fr. Wade Menezes on today's Open Line Tuesday.