About this episode

Archbishop Alexander Sample discusses the USCCB's Consecration of the United States to the Sacred Heart of Jesus and features guests discussing various spiritual topics.

Archbishop Alexander Sample discusses the USCCB's Consecration of the United States to the Sacred Heart of Jesus. Fr. John Hotze talks about the life and service of Fr. Emil Kapaun and updates his cause for canonization. Jason Shanks joins to talk about the One Nation Under God Pilgrimage and the 250,000 Holy Hours campaign. Plus, Sr. Dierdre Byrne...retired US Army Colonel, surgeon, Sister, and missionary!

People in this episode

Guests: Fr. John Hotze, Jason Shanks, Sr. Dierdre Byrne

Topics covered

• Consecration
• Canonization
• Pilgrimage
• Spirituality
• Service

Keywords

• USCCB
• Consecration
• Fr. Emil Kapaun
• One Nation Under God
• Sr. Dierdre Byrne

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: USCCB, EWTN

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