The Morning Quest

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Morning Quest 6/27/25
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📜 Scripture Verse of the Week: Always be ready to give an explanation to anyone who asks you for a reason for your hope. 1 Peter 3:15

  🎙️ Guest: Sr. Teresa Marie and Sr. Mary de Paul will be talking to us about their service at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Home here in Atlanta

📖 Gospel: Fr. Mark White pastor of Queen of Angels in Thompson GA and St. Joseph's in Washington GA , Matthew 16:13-19

🔥 Saint Segment: Chuck- Saint Cyril of Alexandria, Bishop and Doctor

  🎙️ Guest: Diane Guesman, the USA National Servant for The Alliance of Two Hearts and parishioner at St. Francis De Sales speaks about the Communion of Reparation Vigil for the Solemnity of the Sacred Heart of Jesus & The Feast of the Immaculate Heart of Mary starting tonight at 8pm, June 27th- June 28th at St. Stephen the Martyr in Lilburn, GA.  
Morning Quest 6/26/25
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Due to technical difficulties, today's podcast will feature the show opening along with the recorded interviews only. 

🛡️ Knight Time – Christopher Bell
Newly elected State Warden for the Knights of Columbus, Christopher Bell shares his inspiring journey to leadership, what motivated him to serve, and his vision for the future of Catholic brotherhood in Georgia.

📖 Gospel Reflection – John 8:51–59
Fr. Revak, priest at St. Clare of Assisi in Acworth, unpacks today’s Gospel.

🌹 Saint of the Day with Chuck Purzner – St. Maria Goretti, Virgin & Martyr
A heroic young saint who died at age 11 defending her purity, St. Maria Goretti is a witness of forgiveness, courage, and unwavering faith. Her story reminds us that sanctity is possible at any age.

Memory Verse
📜 “Always be ready to give an explanation to anyone who asks you for a reason for your hope.” – 1 Peter 3:15

🙏 Devotion Spotlight – Fr. Joseph Wagner
Fr. Joseph Wagner, pastor of Our Lady of Perpetual Help in Carrollton, GA, joins us to share his deep personal devotion to Our Lady of Guadalupe, and how her message of hope and unity continues to impact the faithful today.

Morning Quest 6/25/25
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👥 Special Guests:
🎉 Father Luke Ballman and Father Paolo Ravaglia from the Vatican join us to share the incredible story of Blessed Pier Giorgio Frassati and his inspiring road to sainthood. 🕊️🇻🇦

📖 Gospel Reflection:
Fr. Adam Blatt, pastor of Christ Our King and Savior in Greensboro, GA, breaks open John 8:31–42, reflecting on true discipleship and freedom in Christ. ✝️📜

🌟 Saint of the Day
Fr. Ballman and Fr. Ravaglia continue diving into the heroic faith of Blessed Pier Giorgio Frassati. 🙏⛪ 

📖 Scripture Focus:
“Always be ready to give an explanation to anyone who asks you for a reason for your hope.”
— 1 Peter 3:15 💬💡

⛺ Segment Spotlight – Happy Campers:
We dive into the heartwarming story of the Happy Campers—a faith-filled community of moms and kids who go camping, pray together, and build lifelong memories rooted in friendship and trust in God. 💕🔥🌲
Morning Quest 6/24/25
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❤️ Deacon Mike Mobley from Holy Trinity Catholic Church in Peachtree City joins us to talk about the Sacred Heart of Jesus and the upcoming Triduum of the Sacred Heart at Maryfield Monastery of the Visitation in Snellville—starting TONIGHT, June 24 at 7 PM!
🕊️ The Triduum continues through June 27 with daily Masses.
🔗 More info: maryfieldvisitation.org

📖 Fr. Scott Reilly, pastor at St. Brendan the Navigator in Cumming, GA, reflects on today’s powerful Gospel.

🌊 Chuck Purzner helps us get acquainted with Saint Adjutor, patron saint of swimmers, sailors, and those caught in storms—both literal and spiritual.

✍️ Lorraine Murray, columnist for The Georgia Bulletin, shares her deep admiration for John the Baptist on this feast of his Nativity, highlighting his boldness and joy in preparing the way for Christ.

🙌 “Always be ready to give an explanation to anyone who asks you for a reason for your hope.”1 Peter 3:15

Morning Quest 6/23/25
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💼 Protecting Children: Supreme Court Speaks
👩‍⚖️ Jane Robbins, co-host of Legislation Made Simple, breaks down the Supreme Court’s 6–3 ruling on United States v. Skrmetti that upheld Tennessee’s law protecting minors from transgender medical interventions.
 🔍 What the decision really said
📜 What it means for states, families, and the future of parental rights
💬 Why this legal moment matters for people of faith

🙏 Living the Gospel: John 14:21–26
🕊️ Kathy McCormick, parishioner at St. Thomas Aquinas, unpacks today's Gospel reading Matthrew 7:1-5.

🛡️ Saint Spotlight: St. John Fisher
⛪ Bishop. 🩸 Martyr. ✊ Defender of truth. Learn why St. John Fisher gave his life for the sanctity of marriage and the authority of the Church—even when it cost him everything.

✝️ Hope on the Airwaves: 1 Peter 3:15
💡 “Always be ready to give an explanation to anyone who asks you for a reason for your hope.”
We explore how this verse calls every Catholic to be a joyful witness in a confused world.

🍞 Corpus Christi & the Real Presence
🎙️ Fr. Mark White, pastor of Queen of Angels (Thomson, GA) and St. Joseph’s (Washington, GA), reflects on yesterday’s Solemnity of Corpus Christi.
✨ What the Eucharist means for our lives
🕯️ Why this Feast spotlights source and summit of our Catholic faith
🏃 How to carry Christ's Eucharist love into the world
Morning Quest 6/20/25
  🪨 Scripture Verse of the Week: Though my flesh and my heart fail, God is the rock of my heart, my portion forever.” Psalm 73:26

  🎙️ Guest:   Andy Lictenwalner, parishioner at St. Catherine of Sienna in Kennesaw and Director of the Office of Evangelization & Discipleship for the Archdiocese of Atlanta will be reflecting on the Eucharistic Revival: Where Do We Go from Here? For more information go to : http://archatl.com/revival

 📖 Gospel:  Andy Lictenwalner will be helping us unpack this Sundays Gospel reading, Luke 9:11b-17  

🔥 Saint Segment:  Saint Aloysius Gonzaga  

🎙️ Guest:   Monsignor Peter, pastor of St. Peter Chanel in Roswell GA speaks to us about the upcoming Eucharistic Procession taking place tomorrow 6/21/25 with the evening starting at 4:30pm.   Join St. Peter Chanel parish and Archbishop Gregory Hartmayer for a procession presented by the Knights of Malta after the Vigil Mass, with music by National recording artist PJ Anderson  For more information go to: https://spcroswell.churchcenter.com/registrations/events/2966726


 
Morning Quest 6/19/25
  🪨 Scripture Verse of the Week: Though my flesh and my heart fail, God is the rock of my heart, my portion forever.” Psalm 73:26

  🎙️ Guest: "Knight Time"-  Deacon Eric Windmoller – Head of Vocations and parishioner at Our Divine Saviour in Tifton GA discusses promoting vocations and supporting men discerning the priesthood.

 📖 Gospel: Fr Revak priest at St. Claire of Assisi in Acworth, Matthew 6:7-15

🔥 Saint Segment: Chuck- Saint Romuald, Abbot

🎙️ Guest: Jenny Gustainis, parishioner at St. Peter Chanel in Roswell,  will be talking about how St. Joseph's intercession has impacted her life.
Morning Quest 6/18/25
 🪨 Scripture Verse of the Week: "Though my flesh and my heart fail, God is the rock of my heart, my portion forever.” Psalm 73:26 

 🎙️ Guest: Suzanne and Rachel Guy with Marietta "40 Days for Life,"  Olivia Fischer parishioner at Transfiguration Catholic Church and Jessica       Aguilera parishioner at St. Michael the Archangel all share how we can be families that Stand for LIFE.
 For more information go to: https://www.40daysforlife.com/en/marietta

 📖 Gospel: Fr. Adam Blatt pastor of Christ our King and Savior in Greensboro  GA, Matthew 6:1-6, 16-18

 🔥 Saint Segment: Chuck- Saint Honore, Bishop

🎙️ Guest: Father Ben Thompsen, priest at St. Jude the Apostle speaks about his favorite saint St. Anselm of Canterbury
Morning Quest 6/17/25
📖 Fr. Silloway (All Saints, Dunwoody) dives deeper into Theology of the Body, helping us see how our bodies speak the language of divine love and purpose.

❤️‍🔥 Fr. Scott Reilly (St. Brendan the Navigator, Cumming) reflects on today’s Gospel, Matthew 5:43–48 — “Love your enemies” — revealing the heart of Christ’s radical mercy.

Saint Thorlak, Bishop and patron of Iceland, reminds us that holiness can thrive even in the coldest climates — a life of reform, humility, and quiet strength.

🪨 “Though my flesh and my heart fail, God is the rock of my heart, my portion forever.”Psalm 73:26

🕊️ Mother Teresa Maria (Monastery of the Visitation, Snellville) speaks on the Sacred Heart of Jesus, a heart ablaze with mercy, longing to dwell in ours.

Morning Quest 6/16/25
📖 Scripture Verse of the Week: "Though my flesh and my heart fail, God is the rock of my heart, my portion forever.” Psalm 73:26

🎙️Guest: Joe Lemmo, parishioner at St. Michael the Archangel talks about Evangelizing through Improv

🔥Gospel: Kathy McCormick parishioner at St. Thomas Aquinas,  Matthew 5:38-42

✝️ Saint Segment: Chuck- Saint John Gaulbert

📜Guest: Fr. Mark White pastor of Queen of Angels in Thompson GA and St. Joseph's in Washington GA will be talking about- Why Should we attend Mass on Sundays?
Morning Quest 6/13/25
  📜 Scripture Verse of the Week: "And they were all filled with the Holy Spirit and began to speak in different tongues as the spirit enabled them to proclaim." Acts 2:4

🙏 Guests:  Vince and Monica Frese, parishioners at St. Ann's in Marietta and founders of DivorcedCatholic.com will help encourage Catholics how to navigate the road to healing after divorce.

📖  Gospel:  Fr. Mark White Pastor of Queen of Angels in Thompson GA and St. Joseph's in Washington GA, John 16:12-15

🔥 Saint Segment: Chuck- Saint Anthony of Padua, Priest & Doctor of the Church

✝️ Guest: Kathleen Lindemann parishioner and Director of Adult Evangelization at St. Michael the Archangel will be sharing more ideas on how to keep our kids and engaged and faith filled through the summer! 
Morning Quest 6/12/25
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🛡️ TJ McCaustland, outgoing State Deputy of the Georgia Knights of Columbus, reflects on his term and shares what’s ahead in this new fraternal year.

📖 Fr. Revak, pastor at St. Clare of Assisi in Acworth, breaks open today's Gospel reading. 

🥖 We celebrate Saint Honoré, Bishop and patron saint of bakers—pray for us!

🧭 Fr. Rey Pineda, Director of Vocations for the Archdiocese of Atlanta, and seminarians Zach Sullivan - Didier Montoya share details on the "Quo Vadis" High School Discernment Retreat as well as their favorite saints. Learn more here:
👉 calledbychrist.com/events/quo-vadis-retreat-for-high-school-men

🔥 “They were all filled with the Holy Spirit and began to speak in different tongues as the Spirit enabled them to proclaim.”Acts 2:4

Morning Quest 6/11/25

 📜 Scripture Verse of the Week:  "And they were all filled with the Holy Spirit and began to speak in different tongues as the spirit enabled them to proclaim." Acts 2:4

🔥 Fr. Daniel Brandenburg and Chris McDonald talk about their new show on the Quest called, Crossed Wires.

📖  Fr. Adam Blatt pastor of Christ our King and Savior in Greensboro GA dives into todays Gospel, John 8:31-42
 
 😇 Saint Segment: Chuck-  Saint Barnabas, Apostle

🔥 Fr. Ben Thompsen, priest at St. Jude the Apostle, discusses if the problem of evil disproves the existence of a good God. 


Morning Quest 6/10/25
🔥 Fr. Silloway pastor of All Saints in Dunwoody will be talking about The Benefits of Daily Mass   

📖 Fr. Scott Reilly priest at St. Brendan the Navigator in Cumming GA reflects on todays Gospel, John 17:1-11a 

😇 Chuck Purzner helps us get acquainted with Pope Saint Leo 9th, IX 

📜 Weekly Memory Verse: "And they were all filled with the Holy Spirit and began to speak in different tongues as the spirit enabled them to proclaim." Acts 2:4 

😎 Andre White from Pregnacy Aid Clinic here in Atlanta will be talking about Fatherhood
For more information go to: https://pregnancyaidclinic.com/
Morning Quest 6/09/25
🔥 James Flanagan, Executive Director of Catholic World Mission and parishioner at Mary Our Queen, shares the rich tradition behind the St. John’s Eve Mass and Bonfire—happening Monday, June 23rd at 7 PM in Peachtree Corners. 

📖 Kathy McCormick, devoted parishioner at St. Thomas Aquinas, reflects on John 14:21–26 and the powerful promise Jesus gives: “Whoever loves me will keep my word, and my Father will love him, and we will come to him.”

🕊️ Saint of the Day with Chuck Purzner: Learn about the life and legacy of Saint Ephrem of Syria, Deacon and Doctor of the Church—known as the “Harp of the Holy Spirit.” Discover how his poetic theology still sings to the soul today.

🗣️ Memory Verse of the Week: “And they were all filled with the Holy Spirit and began to speak in different tongues…” (Acts 2:4). A stirring reminder that Pentecost power isn’t just for the past—it’s for right now.

📜 Fr. Mark White, pastor of Queen of Angels in Thomson and St. Joseph’s in Washington, GA, unpacks how the Canon of Scripture was discerned, debated, and divinely guided—why these 73 books, and why it matters today.

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