If it’s Protestant-oriented like Air1 and plays songs that praise OSAS and other non-Catholic beliefs, then no. I wish I knew why so many Catholics feel so obligated to listen to music that is so OSAS and sola scriptura to its core. Wouldn’t EWTN or C/A or Immaculate Heart radio be more Catholic-appropriate?
Considering that Relevant Radio advertises itself as “Talk Radio for Catholic Life”, to say nothing of the advertising card I received for it with a giant picture of St. Mother Teresa on it, I doubt it is anything “praising OSAS and other non-Catholic beliefs”. Some of the talk shows look interesting. I’ll admit I have not really checked it out yet though. I like to listen to WAOB (We Are One Body) but I only get it over part of the turnpike on my drives.
I’ve been listening for many years. My parish is about three miles from St. Lambert’s. I attend mass there occasionally. Fr. Simon’s homilies are somewhere between thought provoking and terrific–often both. Plus he has a terrific sense of humor.
He is a language expert, having been Latin and Greek professor to seminarians for many years in Chicago. Fluent in Hebrew as well.I second the recommendation for “Go Ask Your Father” and " Fr. Simon Says. " Both of those priests are great, and I have learned a lot by listening to them.I’ve been listening for many years. My parish is about three miles from St. Lambert’s. I attend mass there occasionally. Fr. Simon’s homilies are somewhere between thought provoking and terrific–often both. Plus he has a terrific sense of humor.
Msgr Stuart Swetland is a convert and former Naval Officer. Graduated near the top of his class at Annapolis. He hosts “Go ask your Father” during lunch hour daily. This is a question and answer show on the faith. He is a brilliant man who has a wonderful demeanor on the radio.
Really, all the shows are great, and orthodox. You can download the app from their website www.relevantradio.com as all the shows have daily podcasts.
Highly recommended.
One reason I’m not Catholic, really. I respect others practicing Marian devotion, but many Catholics seem to see it as essentially required, and I am uncomfortable with that.A lot of us grew up with the Rosary and regard Mary on some level as our Mother so when people say they’re not into the Rosary it is kind of like having someone not like your mom’s cooking, or not get along with your mom who gets along with most of your friends. I try to understand that some people come to Catholicism from another tradition and maybe they are more comfortable with Scripture or praying directly to Jesus, also I remind myself that there were many Saints whose primary devotion was to Jesus, but I love Mary so much it’s hard to “get it” when someone doesn’t share that love. Also, my dad was a convert from two Protestant denominations and for whatever reason he really liked the Rosary and said it every day. I don’t know why - I never discussed it with him - I just remember him constantly saying that rosary.There is also a Rosary half hour later in the day, but I personally don’t find the Rosary to be as personally inspiring. I know, scandalous!