Judicial vicar discusses church teaching on Freemasons

Bishop Keehner on his pastoral letter Sic Deus Dilexit Mundum

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2418058/fan_mail/new] Bishop John E. Keehner promulgated his first pastoral letter on May 31 - solemnity of the Most Holy Trinity. The letter, Sic Deus Dilexit Mundum, God So Loved the World - A pastoral reflection on the meaning of the Sacred Heart of Jesus for our world today. He wrote it in anticipation of the June 11, 2026 U.S. Bishops' consecration of our nation to the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus as the nation celebrates the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence.  He shares why he wanted to write the reflection and what he hopes the faithful take from the letter. Bishop also shares why he selected the image that accompanies his letter. Read the letter and prayers Bishop included in English or Spanish at www.scdiocese.org/letter [https://scdiocese.org/letter].  Novena to the Sacred Heart in English: https://www.usccb.org/novena-sacred-heart-jesus [https://www.usccb.org/novena-sacred-heart-jesus] Novena to the Sacred Heart in Spanish: https://www.usccb.org/es/novena-al-sagrado-corazon-de-jesus [https://www.usccb.org/es/novena-al-sagrado-corazon-de-jesus] Thank you for listening to this episode of Illuminating Catholics – shedding light to understand the modern church. Follow us for more episodes on topics of the Catholic faith. We are funded in part by Together As One [https://www.scdiocese.org/giving] - our diocesan annual appeal. For more news from the Diocese of Sioux City, visit lumenmedia.org. [https://www.lumenmedia.org ]

Meet the new school leadership team Jim Murray and Dr. Dora Jung

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2418058/fan_mail/new] We had a conversation with Jim Murray, our new interim superintendent from Humboldt, and Dr.  Dora Jung, our new Director of Catholic Schools from Sioux City, who will be leading our Catholic Schools Office. They both will hit the ground running July 1 as they begin their new positions with the Diocese of Sioux City and become acquainted with communities, schools, administrators and students. In this episode, you will "meet" Jim and Dora and catch the excitement they have for our unique 14 Catholic school systems in the diocese.  Thank you for listening to this episode of Illuminating Catholics – shedding light to understand the modern church. Follow us for more episodes on topics of the Catholic faith. We are funded in part by Together As One [https://www.scdiocese.org/giving] - our diocesan annual appeal. For more news from the Diocese of Sioux City, visit lumenmedia.org. [https://www.lumenmedia.org ]

Month of Mary with Father Dan Greving

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2418058/fan_mail/new] Father Dan Greving, native of Willey and pastor of St. Donatus Parish (Alton, Granville and Hospers churches), helps us to understand Mary's role in the church, her intercessory role, basis in Scripture, Marian feast days and devotions for the Month of May. He clears up misconceptions such as worshipping Mary, adoration vs. veneration and praying to Mary versus requesting her intercession.  For more in Marian theology, Father recommends The Heart of Mary: Marian Theology and Doctrine [https://www.amazon.com/Introduction-Mary-Marian-Doctrine-Devotion/dp/B0CRVXFWYV/ref=sr_1_3?adgrpid=187375747858&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.iJHr0oafsdyKCgux3RXIJb2OwVIZ2iBxSYiWfiov_HfaPRQyvZe2wZjH6mG1NCVnQCeRZF03CZkKmL8ATIQRucX4LdXdq_r0Q0El1kT8Gz5rFChFL6564WU2pcj724BxzZzB7-dcRrLI4ET0a6jO_2nhybcD_0P9Z8-LcnScQlyszrhqJT4U4MvR5hua4HFXio4Wbv-G1KxIntNQMdZg8jxQi8eMa8kEV6D3N6U02Ow.LMLPfWvJ97dpa6gcRZ8C2YPOsWTrwm8mR-ZCLtJYHgc&dib_tag=se&hvadid=779561630835&hvdev=c&hvexpln=0&hvlocphy=9018248&hvnetw=g&hvocijid=10155926278309160957--&hvqmt=e&hvrand=10155926278309160957&hvtargid=kwd-595509796794&hydadcr=8260_13544352_10922&keywords=mark+miravalle+books&mcid=25362290e1ac3438b3d400113fa68de4&qid=1779132059&sr=8-3] and Introduction to Mary [https://shop.catholicsupply.com/store/p/21280-Introduction-To-Mary/Pb.aspx?gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=15729367351&gbraid=0AAAAADFzrAybo0gCLR8UjKM9qHJL9vpF-&gclid=CjwKCAjw8arQBhB9EiwAfIKdQgyMTBRUHllaMtgvVYr9wQRdE4r4FUEwG0Zx1oUp0iQEEkvW5fyEnBoCgGoQAvD_BwE] by Dr. Mark Miravalle. Another resource - Hail, Holy Queen [https://www.scotthahn.com/resources-1/2016/1/14/hail-holy-queen] by Scott Hahn. Not sure how to pray the rosary, our "go-to devotion" to Mary? Here's a guide: https://www.usccb.org/how-to-pray-the-rosary [https://www.usccb.org/how-to-pray-the-rosary] Thank you for listening to this episode of Illuminating Catholics – shedding light to understand the modern church. Follow us for more episodes on topics of the Catholic faith. We are funded in part by Together As One [https://www.scdiocese.org/giving] - our diocesan annual appeal. For more news from the Diocese of Sioux City, visit lumenmedia.org. [https://www.lumenmedia.org ]

Built on Rock Parent Coaching

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2418058/fan_mail/new] We interviewed Jerrett and Luisa Wendt of Built on Rock Parent Coaching. They share the journey that led them to Built on Rock, a Catholic parenting program. Despite many parenting courses, they found themselves at "rock bottom" and found a faith based approach. They will be presenting to parish formation leaders at a workshop in June and offering an evening session in Spanish. Learn more about the resources they offer at www.builtonrock.org [https://www.builtonrock.org]. Thank you for listening to this episode of Illuminating Catholics – shedding light to understand the modern church. Follow us for more episodes on topics of the Catholic faith. We are funded in part by Together As One [https://www.scdiocese.org/giving] - our diocesan annual appeal. For more news from the Diocese of Sioux City, visit lumenmedia.org. [https://www.lumenmedia.org ]

Judicial vicar discusses church teaching on Freemasons

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2418058/fan_mail/new] Podcast co-hosts Dawn Prosser and Karmen Bower interview Father David Esquiliano, judicial vicar for the Diocese of Sioux City, about the Freemasons and Catholic teaching about the fraternal organization. Thank you for listening to this episode of Illuminating Catholics – shedding light to understand the modern church. Follow us for more episodes on topics of the Catholic faith. We are funded in part by Together As One [https://www.scdiocese.org/giving] - our diocesan annual appeal. For more news from the Diocese of Sioux City, visit lumenmedia.org. [https://www.lumenmedia.org ]