The Dr. Luis Sandoval Show - Virgin Most Powerful Radio

Today's Topics: Where do we turn in times of darkness? Let's use our Catholic tools at our disposal to combat the devil and any darkness in our lives. 1) Know who you are: - Through our baptism we have been brought into a spiritual family that supports us in our time of need 2) Use the Virtues of Humility and Patience to combat confusion and temptations 3) Go back to the basic tools the Church has to offer to allow God to reveal our mission to us - Holy Hour - The Sacraments - Prayers to Saints, Pray the Rosary

Today's Topics: 1, 2, 3, 4) Today's Topics: How do I know if I need therapy? As we go through life we will all experience emotional ups and downs as well as different traumas in life. How do we know if we need to see a professional? I always encourage people to go to therapy if they feel that they need emotional support in life. But keep this in mind: 1) Have a goal in mind of what you want to accomplish through therapy. 2) Find a therapist who will listen without you feeling judged, and to whom you feel comfortable talking 3) Find a Catholic therapist Whose Catholic views align with the Church

Today's Topics: 1, 2, 3, 4) Too much confusion in our Catholic world lately bringing you down? Feeling depressed, anxious or confused about our Church teaching? Let's bring the Holy Spirit in our lives to bring peace and clarity. Let's get to know the Holy Spirit first Here is an article referring to the Names of the Holy Spirit, that helps us understand how He works in our lives https://spiritualdirection.com/2023/12/13/the-appropriate-names-of-the-holy-spirit?utm_medium=email&_hsmi=288128650&_hsenc=p2ANqtz-_VWMJmF_Pb92Tzi4sr6vdwxSOm8DUsUchWEULlu-hsZUMjzaM21R1Jr4MnW87uliLX7tnX6_Op86Z2t0d8ixWonveqpA&utm_content=288128650&utm_source=hs_email

Today's Topics: 1, 2, 3, 4) Not sure what your new year resolution is yet? Why not focus on setting a new Catholic resolution in 2025? Today we talk about different ideas for new year resolutions that will help up grow in our Catholic faith and friendship with God Here is an article with good ideas on New Year's resolutions with a Catholic focus https://focus.org/posts/a-list-of-catholic-new-years-resolutions/

Today's Topics: Merry Christmas! 1, 2, 3, 4) Let's make our New Year's resolution based on our Catholic faith Sometimes resolutions come out of regrets. In this article there is a list of deathbed regrets people have shared that for us as Catholics can be a source of resolutions for the New Year. https://aleteia.org/2016/12/07/21-regrets-people-confess-on-their-deathbeds/

Today's Topics: 1, 2, 3, 4) Have you thought of the perfect Christmas Gift? Christmas is a time of gift giving in our Catholic tradition, but did you know it is also our tradition that this is the day the most souls are taken to Heaven from Purgatory? This Christmas season, give the gift of getting to heaven more quickly to souls in Purgatory https://www.catholicdigest.com/faith/advent/the-perfect-christmas-gift/

Today's Topics: 1, 2, 3, 4) Do you find yourself sad during the holidays? Are you feeling depressed, or, is this a case of the holiday blues? The holiday blues are common and can occur for different reasons. Let's look at why this can happen and what we can do to help improve our mood during the Advent season https://catholicfamilyservice.net/2024/12/04/9-ways-to-manage-the-holiday-blues/ https://www.ibelieve.com/holidays/10-calming-bible-verses-to-cope-with-holiday-stress.html

Today's Topics: 1, 2, 3, 4) Do you or a friend suffer from guilt? Do you feel everything you do is a sin? Have you been able to forgive yourself or others from different actions or thoughts? Let's talk about guilt and what it means as we don't all get presidential pardons https://www.ncregister.com/commentaries/hunter-biden-joe-biden-prodigal-son-laffin

Today's Topics: 1, 2, 3, 4) Do you or someone you know suffer from Bipolar Disorder? Let's discuss what the specific criteria are for diagnosing Bipolar Disorder, what treatments are available, and how we can support our loved ones who suffer from this

Today's Topics: 1, 2, 3, 4) Raising Catholic adolescents: 1) Identify the obstacles 2) Music 3) Internet 4) Movies Who are your friends? - Tell me who your friends are and I will tell you who you are How does this relate to our Catholic Faith? - We turn to our bishops to give us the mature take on the faith as the elders of our Church

Today's Topics: 1, 2, 3, 4) Happy about the election results in 2024? The work is not over. We have to continue to pray and lead holy lives so that our faith continues to flourish, and God blesses us with the ability to live in a country where we can worship him freely https://www.thestar.com/news/insight/these-witches-are-trying-to-use-their-power-to-defeat-donald-trump/article_aabeec6a-8b27-11ef-a73c-831e92a6fb58.html https://www.catholicnewsagency.com/news/260323/bishops-urge-charity-respect-and-civility-after-historic-2024-election

Today's Topics: Let's walk through the gospel of Mark to challenge our faith in the face of turmoil and evil Mark 4: 30-34 - Faith like a mustard seed Mark 4: 35-41 - Faith through the storm Mark 5: 1-20 Faith in the face of evil Mark 5: 21-34 Faith in the face of illness Mark 5: 35-43 Faith in the face of death

Today's Topics: Do you ever feel lost in your life? Not sure in which direction your life is going? Have you put God first in your life as the First Commandment tells us we must? Let's put the Sacred Heart of Jesus first in our lives in order to see the spiritual transformation we desire https://www.ewtn.com/catholicism/library/12-promises-of-the-sacred-heart-13683?__hstc=198926896.0a3ae34e273300f6f2f57a51f7e35219.1729774748340.1729774748340.1729774748340.1&__hssc=198926896.2.1729774748341&__hsfp=3339576864 https://www.ncregister.com/blog/armstrong-how-sacred-heart-enthronement-saved-soul-from-hell

Today's Topics: 1, 2, 3, 4) It's been 107 years since the miracle of Fatima when then sun danced. But, was it a message of fear or a message of hope? Let's look at how Fatima is really God reaching out to us to turn us away from sin, so that He can create miracles in our lives https://fatima.org/news-views/anniversary-miracle-of-the-sun/ https://www.thedivinemercy.org/articles/our-lady-fatimas-message-resonates-107-yearsTAGS: https://www.goodcatholic.com/fatima-prayers-given-by-mary-and-the-angel

Today's Topics: 1, 2, 3, 4) October is the month of the Most Holy Rosary, but the secular world focuses on Halloween. Let's not forget that Halloween is "All Hallows Eve" or the eve of All Saint's Day. Today we talk about how the occult can lead us down a path to forget our true goal of being a Saint

Today's Topics: 1, 2, 3, 4) The month of October is dedicated to the Most Holy Rosary and is a good time to reflect on how we can grow spiritually by its recitation. Today, we talk about how the Rosary saved a marriage and a satanic priest. There are many promises associated with praying the Rosary, and it can change your life as well! https://media.ascensionpress.com/2019/10/28/6-inspirational-stories-about-the-rosary/ https://dominicanfriars.org/the-15-promises-of-the-rosary/

Today's Topics: Do you find that you are feeling lonely? You are not alone, this is truly an epidemic of our time. It is more than just feeling alone. Let's talk about what it means to be lonely and how we as Catholics can address the issues https://www.catholicnewsagency.com/news/259479/bishop-barron-launches-mental-health-and-suicide-prevention-ministry-inspired-by-shia-labeouf https://www.crossway.org/articles/11-passages-to-read-when-you-feel-lonely/

Today's Topics: 1, 2, 3, 4) Do you find that there is tragedy in your life? Do you feel God has abandoned you? How do we make sense of God working in our lives when there is so much pain? Let's find out how to find hope in the midst of pain https://iblp.org/why-does-god-let-bad-things-happen/

Today's Topics: 1, 2, 3, 4) Do you want to find peace in your family? It may be easier than you think. Sometimes, our family's lack peace is due to laxity in our prayer life and communications. Let's look at some ways we can strengthen our relationship with our spouse and increase unity in our families https://www.catholic.com/magazine/print-edition/keep-it-together

Today's Topics: 1, 2, 3, 4) Do you ever feel hopeless? Is there too much sorrow in your life? The month of September is dedicated to the Seven Sorrows of Our Lady. Let's look at how we can find hope in the midst of our own sorrows, and the powerful promises she attaches to praying them