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Open Line, Tuesday
by EWTN
Open Line is a fast-paced call-in show, with a new host every day! On Tuesdays, Fr. Wade Menezes answers your questions about faith, family and fellowship.
Episodes
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Taking A Daily Moral Inventory
In Catholic spirituality, the daily "Examination of Conscience" is a foundational practice in Catholic moral life that offers profound benefits for a person’s relationship with God, others, and growth in their everyday temporal and secular life. Join us for more on Open Line Tuesday with Fr. Wade...
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The Process of Canonization for Sainthood
On today's show Fr. Wade dives deep into the process of canonization and celebrates the 109th anniversary of the miracle of the sun in Fatima. Join us!
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The Most Holy Rosary
The Rosary is a devotional prayer, both mental and vocal, which honors the life of Jesus Christ and the mysteries of our salvation obtained by Him. Join Fr. Wade Menezes and our listeners as they give witness about this powerful spiritual weapon on Open Line Tuesday.
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Feast Day of the Archangels Michael, Gabriel and Raphael
Angels and Archangels are pure spirits created and employed by God as ministers of His Divine Will. Messengers from God, Angels appear frequently in Sacred Scripture, but only Michael, Gabriel, and Raphael are named. Join us for Open Line Tuesday with Fr. Wade Menezes.
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The Beatification of Archbishop Fulton J. Sheen
When I think of Archbishop Fulton Sheen, I admire a man – a priest – who was really ahead of his time in his efforts of evangelization. Join Fr. Wade Menezes as we celebrate his upcoming beatification on Open Line Tuesday.
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Our Lady of Sorrows
Through Mary’s compassionate presence at the Cross, that event – as it recurs in our lives – becomes more deeply human, filling us with the courage to face life’s sufferings, certain in the secure embrace of Divine Providence. Come celebrate this wonderful memorial with Fr. Wade on Open Line...
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The Feast of the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary
This Feast Day is intimately tied to the Office of Mary's Divine Maternity, which was celebrated on October 11 of each year on the liturgical calendar prior to Vatican II; now, it is celebrated as the great “Solemnity of Mary, Mother of God” each year on January 1. More on Open Line Tuesday with...
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The 'Passion' of St. John the Baptist
Today Fr Wade takes your questions and shares the passion and lessons of John the Baptist.
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The Life of St. Augustine
“Wrong is wrong even if everyone else is doing it, and right is right even if no one else is doing it.” More on St. Augustine on today's Open Line Tuesday with Fr. Wade Menezes.
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The Queenship of the Blessed Virgin Mary
The Blessed Virgin Mary is our Queen because she is the Mother of Jesus, Who is the King of kings. Join Fr. Wade Menezes in paying homage to our beloved Queen on Open Line Tuesday.
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The Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary
The Blessed Virgin Mary’s Assumption of her body and soul into Heaven makes very clear to us that there is room for our humanity in Heaven. Come and start celebrating this great Solemnity on Open Line Tuesday with Fr. Wade Menezes.
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Fr. Wade's new "Stand Firm, Be Strong" Podcast Launches!
The Stand Firm, Be Strong podcast launched yesterday on August 3, 2026 and is posting a new episode daily over the course of 200 days. All this and more on Open Line Tuesday with Fr. Wade Menezes.
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Scrupulosity in Regard to Confession
In Catholic teaching, scrupulosity is a condition where a person's conscience is overly sensitive, causing them to constantly see mortal sin where there is only venial sin. Join Fr. Wade Menezes as he delves into this on this Mailbag edition of Open Line Tuesday.
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Prayer For A Sincere Life
St. Michael's prayer, perfect or imperfect contrition and a prayer for a sincere life on today's Open Line Tuesday with Fr. Wade Menezes.
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Five Reasons People Stay Away from Confession
Join Fr. Wade on the top 5 Reasons why people may hesitate to approach the Sacrament of Confession on Open Line Tuesday.
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July is the Month of the Precious Blood
The month of July is dedicated to the Most Precious Blood of Jesus Christ, the price of our redemption and the sign of our Savior’s infinite love. Join Fr. Wade Menezes on Open Line Tuesday.
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Celebrating America's 250 Years of Independence!
Join us for some quotes from our Founding Fathers on the United States having been founded upon Christian principles on Open Line Tuesday with Fr. Wade Menezes.
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The State of the Catholic Church in America
The SSPX consecrations, different ways to Heaven, LGBTQ movement in Church and more on Open Line Thursday with Fr. Gerald Murray.
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Eight Habits of Highly Effective Fathers
The virtues give us a blueprint for being a man. Indeed, the very term virtue comes from the Latin word for man, vir. But what is Real Manhood? Join us on Open Line Tuesday with Fr. Wade Menezes.
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Make Your Vacation A Pilgrimage, Too!
Today Fr. Wade Menezes springboards into the topic of "Make Your Vacation A Pilgrimage, Too!" and asnwers your questions about your Catholic faith.
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12 Promises of the Sacred Heart of Jesus.
Today Fr. Wade talks about the Twelve Promises of the Sacred Heart of Jesus.
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Eucharist foreshadowed in Old & New Testaments
Melchizedek, the King and Priest of Salem, The Jewish Passover, The Manna in the Desert and more on this Eucharistic Mailbag edition of Open Line Tuesday with Fr. Wade Menezes.
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Names, Titles & Symbols of the Holy Spirit
Today Fr Wade continues his series on understanding the Holy Spirit as well as takes your calls.
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The Twelve Fruits of the Holy Spirit Explained
If the Gifts of the Holy Spirit are like virtues, then the Fruits of the Holy Spirit are the very “actions” that those virtues produce. Prompted by the Holy Spirit, through the Gifts of the Holy Spirit, we bear “fruit” in the form of moral action. Join us for more on Open Line Tuesday with Fr.…
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The Seven Gifts of the Holy Spirit Explained
St. Ambrose reiterated the Gifts of the Holy Spirit first mentioned in Isaiah 11:1-3 in his famous work De Mysteriis. Join us for Open Line Tuesday with Fr. Wade Menezes.
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The Gifts and Fruits of the Holy Spirit
Seven Gifts of the Holy Spirit: The Seven Gifts of the Holy Spirit are found in the Book of Isaiah11:1-3, wherein the Biblical passage refers to the characteristics of a Messianic figure understood by Christians to be Jesus Christ empowered by the “Spirit of the Lord. Don't miss today's Open Line...
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Rote Prayer Isn't So Rote After All!
“Virtue” is properly defined as “a habitual and firm disposition to do the good.” Thus, virtue is based on and fostered by repetitious acts. Let's go into some Catholic routines and you'll be the judge in Open Line Tuesday with Fr. Wade Menezes.
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Can God Use You? Characters from the Bible
The Bible presents a real, so-called “cast of characters” featuring flawed, unlikely, and ordinary individuals demonstrating that God can call anyone – regardless of their past, social status, or personal weaknesses – to carry out His plan of salvation. Join us on Open Line Tuesday with Fr. Wade...
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The Sacraments and 'Rhythm of Human Life'
All seven Sacraments, when looked at as a whole, show forth beautifully and collectively the entire rhythm and complete cycle of human life. Don't miss on today's Open Line Tuesday with Fr. Wade Menezes.
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A GREAT SACRAMENTAL ECONOMY!
“Sacramental economy” is an expression that means the communication of (or the dispensation of) the fruits of Christ's Paschal Mystery through the celebration of the Sacred Liturgy, which itself is the celebration and administration of any of the seven Sacraments of the Church. More on today's…
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The Seven Last Words of Christ
The so-called “Seven Last Words of Christ” refers to the last words (or, more literally, the seven last sentences or phrases) of Jesus Christ spoken from the Cross on Good Friday; these are recorded in the four Gospels of St. Matthew, St. Mark, St. Luke, and St. John. Join Fr. Wade Menezes on…
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The Solemnity of the Annunciation of Our Lord
This Solemnity is celebrated on March 25 of every year – exactly nine months to the day before Christmas on December 25. Join us for more on Open Line Tuesday with Fr. Wade Menezes.
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St. Patrick and Saints Who Overcame Struggles
Saints who prove that penance and conversion can set people on the road to holiness, even if they have been living apart from God for a long time. This and more on today's Open Line Tuesday with Fr. Wade Menezes.
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Benefits of Monthly Confession
If you go to the Sacrament of Confession faithfully once a month, you end up going to Confession at least once during each of the Church’s eight primary liturgical seasons throughout the liturgical year – and that’s a beautiful reality. Join us for more on Open Line Tuesday with Fr. Wade Menezes.
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What to 'Give Up' or 'Do' for Lent
With the Lenten season underway, here are a few ideas for how to begin the spiritual journey into the desert to prepare for the suffering, death and resurrection of our Lord. Join us for Open Line Tuesday with Fr. Wade Menezes.
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A Different Approach to Fasting
Lenten fasts have a tendency to be oriented toward “giving up” things like food, television or coffee – and this is a good thing. But there are many other creative ways we can welcome Jesus’ healing touch into our lives this Lent. Here are some suggestions you may want to consider on Open Line...
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Lent and the Significance of '40'
The number “40” appears in the Bible some 157 times. In Sacred Scripture, the number “40” signifies such things as new life, new growth, transformation, a change from one great task to another great task, etc. “40” also symbolizes a time of trial, testing, and waiting. For more don't miss today's...
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The Beatitudes
The “Sermon on the Mount” is Jesus' masterpiece. Many scripture scholars, for example, refer to it as the “greatest discourse” ever given. In it, readers can find most of the significant themes relevant to the remainder of St. Matthew's Gospel about Jesus. The Beatitudes point out God's favor...
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Five Expressions of the Divine Will
Saint Thomas Aquinas teaches that there are five expressions of the divine will in God which are meant to lead us and guide us in life. Let's dive in with Fr. Wade Menezes on Open Line Tuesday.
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Be Other-Centered
Join Fr. Wade Menezes' Open Line Tuesday and learn ten scripturally-based ways to be other-centered as opposed to being self-centered.
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Cell Phone Discipline
Fr. Wade Menezes takes your calls on Faith, Family & Fellowship. Today's topic: Cell Phone Discipline.
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Seven Implications of the Sacrament of Baptism
There are Seven Implications that the Sacrament of Baptism has for our lives as a Christian, each of which arises from a “particular dimension” of the Sacrament itself. This is why we celebrate the Baptism of the Lord: So that the members may rejoice with their Head – and all together form a…
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The Epiphany of Our Lord
The Epiphany (“manifestation”) of the Son of God to the world begs belief from each one of us, by which, like the Magi, we will be led home “by another way” [and not rely on worldly ways] – but rather follow the way of Jesus Christ, Who is the Way, the Truth and the Life (John 14:6). Join us for...
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Making Our New Year Resolutions With Mary
It’s that time of year again! … When self-imposed “New Year’s Resolutions” make us hopeful of living better Christian lives – both spiritually and bodily – for the next twelve months. Join Fr. Wade Menezes for tips on how to make the best of this upcoming year on Open Line Tuesday.
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Two Important Advent Questions
How is it possible for God to become man? Why would God become man? This are the questions we are answering in today's Open Line Tuesday with Fr. Wade Menezes. Join us!
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The 'O Antiphons' History and Meaning
The O Antiphons are an ancient liturgical antiphon (or, response) sung or recited during the last seven days of Advent; that is, one each day from December 17 through December 23, as part of the Liturgy of the Hours (specifically, during the Evening Canticle Magnificat of Mary). Join Fr. Wade...
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Twenty Catholic Advent Traditions
Advent comes from the Latin word meaning “coming” (Ad venio). In general, the word advent regards the coming or arrival of a notable person, thing, or event. Well, Jesus is coming, and Advent is intended to be a season of preparation for His arrival. Join Fr. Wade Menezes on today's Open Line...
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Three Acts of the Penitent for Confession
For the penitent, there are four aspects of a proper confession: the examination of conscience, followed by what are traditionally known as the three acts of the penitent. More on today's Open Line Tuesday with Fr. Wade Menezes.
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Five Ways to Better Prepare for Holy Communion
Preparation for the celebration of Holy Mass and reception of Holy Communion is an essential element of our share in this Sacrament of Sacraments – indeed, of this “source and summit of the Christian life” – the celebration of the Holy Eucharist. Here are five things we should do to make…
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Solemnity of Christ the King
Fr. Wade gives us a teaching on the Solemnity of Our Lord Jesus Christ, King of the Universe, faith, family, and fellowship, and more on today's Open Line with Fr. Wade Menezes.
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Open Line is a fast-paced call-in show, with a new host every day! On Tuesdays, Fr. Wade Menezes answers your questions about faith, family and fellowship.
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