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.

Pittsburgh Bishop 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 Bishop 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 Bishop Wuerl’s blessing by following the links below. But it’s really best if you listen to the whole show.

Bishop John Michael Botean, Bishop of the Romanian Catholic Diocese of St. George in Canton, Ohio, 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 Bishop Botean speaks to how the story of these temptations relate to our everyday lives and how we can all find a way to experience this Lent in a more profound way. This week’s musical selection is “Journey For Home” by WLP Artist Ed Bolduc.

Green Bay’s Auxiliary Bishop Robert F. Morneau is our retreat leader for this Second Sunday of Lent. He tells us that Lent is all about friendship with God. He helps us to understand this by looking at the 5 “t’s” of friendship, beginning with the first “t”, time. The question-and-answer segment expands on these 5 “t’s” of friendship and helps us to look at Lent in a different way. This week’s musical selection is “Open Our Eyes, O Lord, We Pray” by GIA Artist Paul Tate.

Tucson Bishop Gerald F. Kicanas invites us on this Third Sunday of Lent to deepen our commitment to the Gospel. His 10-minute homily helps us to understand the parable of the barren fig tree in a way that demonstrates God’s immense forgiveness for all of us. In the question-and-answer segment Bishop Kicanas talks about how each of us can honor the Lord’s presence in our lives and how this season of Lent allows us the time to focus on the call to holiness. This week’s musical selection is “Be Merciful, O Lord” by OCP Artist Steve Angrisano.

Chicago’s Auxiliary Bishop Joseph N. Perry takes the Gospel for this Fourth Sunday of Lent and demonstrates how God is reaching out to us with His forgiveness. In his 10-minute homily he relates the story of the prodigal son to each and every one of us and shows how this lesson from an ancient culture is just as relevant to us today as it was then. In the question-and-answer segment Bishop Perry helps us understand how we should deal with our feelings of “unfairness” when we hear the story of the prodigal son. This week’s musical selection is “Bring Us Home” by GIA Artist Paul Tate.

San Francisco Archbishop George H. Niederauer explains what happens when Jesus was confronted by the scribes and Pharisees with an adulterous woman. He talks about God’s grace and the meaning of second chances in our lives. In the question-and-answer segment Archbishop Niederauer looks at just how radical Jesus’ actions were and how he changed the thinking of those around him. This week’s musical selection is “Who Is The Alien?” by GIA Artist Lori True.

Auxiliary Bishop Joseph W. Estabrook takes the Gospel for this final Sunday of Lent and helps us understand the impact this holy week can bring to each one of us. In his 10-minute homily he challenges us to live out and participate in the vision of the kingdom of God that Jesus offers us at the last supper. In the question-and-answer segment Bishop Estabrook expands on that theme and gives us practical ways to look for the “kingdom of God” to which Jesus points. This week’s musical selection is “There Is A Light” by OCP Artist Fr. Cyprian Consiglio.