We're blessed here in San Antonio to have a terrific Catholic radio station. Guadalupe Radio 89.7 FM has been broadcasting for the past few years and I've been happy to help them with fundraising by taking part in their "radiothon," which is a spirited hour-by-hour contest to see how much can be pledged. It's lots of fun, and I'm always delighted to help support this important apostolate.As part of the Year for Priests, Guadalupe Radio is featuring a weekly "My Favorite Priest" on their website, and I'm honored to appear there. Let me take this opportunity to urge you to support local Catholic radio, whether here in San Antonio, or in those many other cities which have a Catholic radio station. The people who work behind the scenes in these stations have a wonderful apostolate, as they help bring Catholic teaching and inspiration to huge numbers of people. It's a real work of evangelism, not only in strengthening the faith of believers, but also in bringing the fullness of truth to those who are searching for a deeper relationship with God.
So thank you, Guadalupe Radio, for the honor -- and keep up the fantastic work!
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Seconding Father's praises here. I had the pleasure of meeting the station manager/director there in San Antonio, Mr. Richard Reyna. He's a faithful young Catholic man with a lovely wife and large family; very orthodox and very committed to bringing a quality Catholic product to the people of San Antonio. I did (when we were in the area) and will in the future (if/when we return) contribute to their every endeavor.
Also, if you think "oh, someone else will do it," think again. I was in Galveston when the Houston Catholic radio station shut its doors for lack of financial support. It was a great station--just like you have in San Antonio--so please do support Catholic radio.
Father, I've been doing a weekly radio program at our local Radio Maria station here in Alexandria, Louisiana. It's a study of Frank Sheed's To Know Christ Jesus (which is a fantastic "popular" Christology if anyone's looking for one). The show features a Franciscan priest, a high-school scripture and theology teacher, and myself, and we discuss a few topics from each chapter every Thursday at 5 p.m. Really fun show.
Father, if I may ask, where is the location of Guadalupe Radio in San Antonio?
Betty
Betty, the offices and studio are at 3308 Broadway, several blocks south of Incarnate Word.
"Our Lady of the Atonement,
Oh, show thyself to be-
a mother to thy children-
who have recourse to thee!----"
I saw this on their website. I was like "hey that's Father Phillips!" congratulations! you're such a great priest. San Antonio is truly blessed by you and the parish.
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