Cincinnati Archbishop Daniel E. Pilarczyk leads us through this First Sunday of Lent. His 10-minute homily addresses the temptations Jesus was offered by Satan in the desert. In the question-and-answer segment Archbishop Pilarczyk relates how these temptations relate to our everyday lives, whether it be worldly pleasure, power at work or any other temptation away from God’s wondrous offer of love. This week’s musical selection is “Song of the Temptation” by GIA Artist David Haas. You can listen separately to that song, to the musical setting of the Lord’s Prayer or to Archbishop Pilarczyk’s blessing by following the links below. Better yet, listen to the entire retreat.

Rapid City Bishop Blase J. Cupich is our retreat leader for this Second Sunday of Lent. He tells us a moving story of a man who lost his son in a tragic accident, then helps us connect this story to the relationship between Jesus and his Father. The difference between knowing through our hearts and through our minds is one of his themes. The question-and-answer segment expands on the knowledge of faith. This week’s musical selection is “Transfigure Us, O Lord” by OCP Artist Bob Hurd. You can listen separately to that song, to the musical setting of the Lord’s Prayer or to Bishop Cupich’s blessing by following the links below. But why not set aside 30 minutes and listen to the whole show?

San Bernardino Bishop Gerald R. Barnes invites us on this Third Sunday of Lent to deepen our commitment to the gospel. His 10-minute homily helps us to understand the meaning of Jesus’ anger in the Temple. Jesus, explains Bishop Barnes, is the new Temple of the Lord. In the question-and-answer segment Bishop Barnes talks about how each of us can honor the Lord’s presence in our lives. This week’s musical selection is “What Have We Done for the Poor Ones” by GIA Artist Lori True. You can listen separately to that song, to the musical setting of the Lord’s Prayer or to Bishop Barnes’s blessing by following the links below. But first, take a break and listen to the whole show.

Baltimore’s Cardinal William H. Keeler takes the gospel for this Fourth Sunday of Lent and makes the connection to life in the modern United States. In his 10-minute homily he explains how his Archdiocese of Baltimore, the nation’s first, has been a place where people have balanced religious and civic identity. In the question-and-answer segment Cardinal Keeler talks about some of the “hot-button” issues relating to religious freedom in our society today. This week’s musical selection is “No Greater Love” by WLP Artist Danielle Rose. You can listen separately to that song, to the musical setting of the Lord’s Prayer or to Cardinal Keeler’s blessing by following the links below. Better yet, start by listening to the entire show.

Camden Bishop Joseph A. Galante explains what Jesus meant when he told the story of the grain of wheat. He talks about the meaning of suffering in our lives. In the question-and-answer segment he talks about how we can empty ourselves so we can find God. This week’s musical selection is “Unless a Grain of Wheat” by WLP Artist John Angotti. You can listen separately to that song, to the musical setting of the Lord’s Prayer or to Bishop Galante’s blessing by following the links below. But first, listen to the entire show.

Washington D.C. Archbishop Donald Wuerl takes the gospel for this final Sunday of Lent and helps us make the connection between our suffering and the Lord’s. In his 10-minute homily he explains how suffering has redemptive value in life and must always be put into a Christian perspective: In suffering we can find a real gift. In the question-and-answer segment Archbishop Wuerl talks about the distractions in our culture that keep us from focusing on the real meaning of life. This week’s musical selection is “How Beautiful” by OCP Artist Twyla Paris. You can listen separately to that song, to the musical setting of the Lord’s Prayer or to Archbishop Wuerl’s blessing by following the links below. But it’s really best if you listen to the whole show.