Busted Halo Show w/Fr. Dave Dwyer

A listener named Toni asks Father Dave about the Mass readings at the end of the liturgical year. "I heard your preview of the Sunday Scriptures, and then went to Mass yesterday with a question. All 3 readings were tied to a theme of readiness and Jesus' second coming, but the tone was not particularly joyful," she begins. "The words and images make it sound like we should be scared about that day. Shouldn't we be overjoyed at the idea of being with Jesus for eternity — not worried and anxious, as I was after reading those?"

In light of National Vocation Awareness Week, Father Dave welcomes Jack Beers to discuss ways to support clergy. Jack is the founder and executive director of the Integrated Life Foundation, which seeks to provide meaningful accompaniment for priests, and discusses their "Thank Your Priest" campaign.

As artificial intelligence continues to evolve, Father Dave welcomes Jesuit priest and president of the Magis Center Father Robert Spitzer to discuss the ethical role of this technology in our world. The Magis Center showcases the intersection of science, reason, and faith and has recently developed "MagisAI," which provides instant, science-informed answers for questions of faith and reason.

A listener named Bobbie asks Father Dave about what type of bread is allowed to be consecrated during Mass. "I went to Mass at a church in San Jose, California and received communion. The priest [presiding at] Mass consecrated a loaf of bread, and as we walked up to receive the Eucharist we were instructed to take a piece, albeit small," she says. "I have never seen [this practice] since — Is that actually permitted?"

We are called to care for the most vulnerable among us, and Father Dave welcomes Ashley Hufft, President and CEO of Unbound. Founded by lay Catholics grounded in the Gospel, the nonprofit is commemorating 45 years of walking with the poor as an expression of faith.