The Spirit World

The Eucharist is the source and summit of our faith. But how much do you actually know about it? On today's episode, Debbie and Adam welcome special guest Anthony DeStefano. Anthony DeStefano is the bestselling author of 30 Christian books for adults and children. He has appeared on CNN, Fox and Friends, Huckabee, and hundreds of other national and local media shows. He has also been the host of two television series on EWTN, as well as a frequent guest there. His latest book is a beautiful exploration of the Most Holy Sacrament of the Altar. Links: Show Archive - www.GRNonline.com/SpiritWorld  Anthony DeStefano Bio - http://anthonydestefano.com/  Anthony DeStefano Book - https://www.ewtnreligiouscatalogue.com/from-bread-and-wine-to-saints-divine/p/BKCHI03843  Saint Candles - www.saintcandles.com Promo Code: GUADALUPE GRN 25th Anniversary - www.GRNonline.com/Anniversary

Divine Mercy Sunday is THIS WEEKEND! God has promised to St. Faustina that on Divine Mercy Sunday, graces are available even greater than a plenary indulgence. On this show, we are joined by Fr. Chris Alar from the Marian Fathers, who is a leading voice in telling the world about God's amazing Divine Mercy. Don't miss this opportunity! Links: The Divine Mercy - https://www.thedivinemercy.org/mercysunday/ewtn  Show Archive - www.GRNonline.com/SpiritWorld  Adam's Site - www.religiousdemonology.com  EWTN Religious Catalog - www.ewtnrc.com  Saint Candles - www.saintcandles.com Promo Code: GUADALUPE GRN 25th Anniversary - www.GRNonline.com/Anniversary

What was the mother of Jesus–Our Lady of Sorrows–feeling and thinking and doing while her son was in the tomb? Let's spend Holy Saturday together in spirit with our Blessed Mother Mary. Many listeners call in to share their experiences of sorrow, healing, and Our Lady.  Links: Lumen Gentium - https://www.ewtn.com/catholicism/library/dogmatic-constitution-on-the-church-1513  Our Lady of Sorrows - https://missions.ewtn.com/seasonsandfeastdays/ourladyofsorrows/  Show Archive - www.GRNonline.com/SpiritWorld  Adam's Site - www.religiousdemonology.com  EWTN Religious Catalog - www.ewtnrc.com  Saint Candles - www.saintcandles.com Promo Code: GUADALUPE GRN 25th Anniversary - www.GRNonline.com/Anniversary

Debbie and Adam answer listener call on unusual voices, numerology, alcoholism and the demonic, effective sacramentals, spiritual warfare, temptation, angel perception, angel assistance, and more.  Links: Show Archive - www.GRNonline.com/SpiritWorld  Adam's Site - www.religiousdemonology.com  EWTN Religious Catalog - www.ewtnrc.com  Saint Candles - www.saintcandles.com Promo Code: GUADALUPE GRN 25th Anniversary - www.GRNonline.com/Anniversary

The Holy Sacrifice of the Mass is the highest form of prayer that we have. If you could see what happens in the invisible world during the Mass, you would weep with joy and wonder and gratitude. Fr. Sam Medley, SOLT, joins Debbie and Adam to talk about this incredible event where Heaven and Earth touch every single day.  Links: Show Archive - www.GRNonline.com/SpiritWorld  SOLT - https://solt.net  The Quest - https://www.grnonline.com/listen/the-quest  Msgr. Knox - https://www.amazon.com/Hidden-Stream-Mysteries-Christian-Faith/dp/089870863X  St. JPII - https://www.vatican.va/content/john-paul-ii/en/encyclicals/documents/hf_jp-ii_enc_20030417_eccl-de-euch.html  Adam's Site - www.religiousdemonology.com  EWTN Religious Catalog - www.ewtnrc.com  Saint Candles - www.saintcandles.com Promo Code: GUADALUPE GRN 25th Anniversary - www.GRNonline.com/Anniversary   

What puzzles you about the spiritual world? Have you had an unusual or mystical experience? Are you curious about angels, demons, saints, prayer, or God himself?    Show Archive - www.GRNonline.com/SpiritWorld  Adam's Site - www.religiousdemonology.com  EWTN Religious Catalog - www.ewtnrc.com  Saint Candles - www.saintcandles.com Promo Code: GUADALUPE GRN 25th Anniversary - www.GRNonline.com/Anniversary

Prophecy raises so many questions. How can you tell if it's real or false? What role does prophecy have in the modern church? How do angels and demons affect our understanding of prophecy? Is it only about predicting the future or is there another purpose? On this episode, Debbie and Adam discuss prophecy from the perspective of the spiritual realm. Links: Show Archive - www.GRNonline.com/SpiritWorld  Adam's Site - www.religiousdemonology.com  EWTN Religious Catalog - www.ewtnrc.com  Saint Candles - www.saintcandles.com Promo Code: GUADALUPE GRN 25th Anniversary - www.GRNonline.com/Anniversary  Vatican Summary of Supernatural Evaluation - https://www.vaticannews.va/en/vatican-city/news/2024-05/dicastery-doctrine-faith-supernatural-phenomena-norms.html

Debbie and Adam bust some superstitions about two of everyone's favorite saints: St. Patrick in Irish culture and St. Joseph in Sicilian culture. Have you ever buried a statue of St. Joseph to sell a house? Don't. Is St. Patrick's day just an excuse to party? Go deeper. Plus, they take caller questions and stories about mystical and cultural experiences with these powerhouse saints.  Links: Show Archive - www.GRNonline.com/SpiritWorld  EWTN Religious Catalog - www.ewtnrc.com  Saint Candles - www.saintcandles.com Promo Code: GUADALUPE

Lent is here. And so is our Open Forum show for the month of March. What is on your mind? The Spirit World Open Forum is your opportunity to ask Debbie and Adam anything that puzzles you about the invisible world where angels and demons are active, and where your own soul is either moving away from or closer to God. We *love* hearing from *you.* Call in at 877-757-9424.   Links: Show Archive - www.GRNonline.com/SpiritWorld  St. Peter's Basilica Wheelchair Rental - https://stpetersbasilicawheelchair.com/how-to-enter-in-basilica   Volunteering in the Vatican - https://www.iubilaeum2025.va/en.html  EWTN Religious Catalog - www.ewtnrc.com   

Making a special appearance on this episode of The Spirit World is Bishop William Waltersheid, auxiliary bishop of the Diocese of Pittsburgh. Since Adam Blai is a canon lawyer for the Diocese of Pittsburgh, he gets to work with Bishop Waltersheid frequently. Listen as Debbie and Adam explore the realm of the saints with Bishop Waltersheid. He is very close to Blessed Carlo Acutis, whose canonization is scheduled for April 27th. Links: Show Archive - www.GRNonline.com/SpiritWorld  EWTN Religious Catalog - www.ewtnrc.com  Bishop Waltersheid bio - https://diopitt.org/people/most-rev-william-waltersheid  Floriani pilgrimage - https://www.floriani.org/poland25