Catholic Drive Time - 877-757-9424 Date – Tuesday, October 10th, 2023 – St. Francis Borgia 1. **Birth of St. Francis Borgia:** St. Francis Borgia was born in Valencia into a family of royal blood, related to the principal reigning houses of Europe, including that of Emperor Charles V. 2. **Emperor Charles V and St. Francis Borgia:** St. Francis Borgia entered Emperor Charles V’s service at the age of 17. The Emperor was impressed by his noble and modest behavior and wanted him always near for counsel. Charles V maintained a friendship with him throughout his life. 3. **Death of Empress Isabel:** The death of Empress Isabel, witnessed by Francis Borgia, made a strong impression on him, leading him to renounce his worldly glories and decide to enter the Society of Jesus. 4. **Permission to Enter the Society of Jesus:** St. Francis Borgia asked Emperor Charles V for permission to enter the Society of Jesus. Charles V granted his permission, recognizing the virtue and piety of Francis Borgia. 5. **Election as General of the Society of Jesus:** St. Francis Borgia was elected as the third General of the Society of Jesus in 1560 after holding the office of Superior of the Society in Spain, Portugal, and the West Indies. 6. **Calumnies Against the Society of Jesus:** Lutherans and enemies of the Church spread calumnies against the Society of Jesus in attempts to bring it to ruin. They tried to create dissension between the Dominicans and the Jesuits. 7. **Pope St. Pius V's Support:** When Cardinal Alessandrini, a Dominican, was elected Pope, attempts were made to suppress the Jesuits. However, Pope St. Pius V defended and supported the Society of Jesus, recognizing its importance in serving the Church. 8. **Encounter with Pope St. Pius V:** During the coronation ceremony of Pope St. Pius V, the procession stopped in front of the House of the Jesuits. St. Pius V expressed his love for the Society of Jesus, embraced St. Francis Borgia, and promised his protection and support for the Order. 9. **Act of Thanksgiving in Church of Gesù:** After the encounter with Pope St. Pius V, St. Francis Borgia and the Jesuits entered the Church of Gesù in Rome, next to the Jesuit house, to make an act of thanksgiving before the Blessed Sacrament. 10. **Legacy of St. Francis Borgia:** St. Francis Borgia's dedication to the Papacy and his Catholic spirit left a lasting impact. His life exemplified nobility, virtue, and combativeness in Catholic Spain during a turbulent period in the Church's history. St. Francis Borgia, pray for us! INTRO – Happy Tuesday When someone uses the OH MY GOD statement. I say Praise be His Holy Name. I dare you to say it. And – at 15 past the hour, Man rams car into presidential candidates car Also – at 30 past the hour, H. W. Crocker Triumph: The Power and the Glory of the Catholic Church - A 2,000 Year History H.W. Crocker III is the bestselling author of the prize-winning comic novel The Old Limey and several books of military history, including Triumph, Robert E. Lee on Leadership, The Politically Incorrect Guide® to the Civil War, The Politically Incorrect Guide® to the British Empire, Yanks, and Don’t Tread on Me. His journalism has appeared in National Review, the American Spectator, the Washington Times, and many other outlets. Educated in England and California, Crocker lives on the site of a former Confederate encampment in Virginia. Oh Yeah – at 45 past the hour, Plus – in the next hour, Debbie Georgiani is on to discuss Carols Acutis As always – we have the fear and trembling game show with a prize from My grandfather’s cancer. Adrian Social Media IG: @ffonze Twitter: @AdrianFonze Facebook: Adrian Fonseca YouTube: Adrian Fonseca YouTube: Catholic Conversations Visit our website to learn more about us, find a local GRN radio station, a schedule of our programming and so much more. http://grnonline.com/

Catholic Drive Time - 877-757-9424 NTRO – Good morning to you, I hope you had a blessed weekend. I hope your Sunday was restful, staying away from work and manual labor. And – at 15 we will discuss white dust falling on the people around Ohio + Paris Hilton locks away her sons Also – at 30 past the hour Bree Dail will be joining us to discuss the situation with the German Synod And - In the next hour we will be playing our fear and trembling game show Adrian Social Media IG: @ffonze Twitter: @AdrianFonze Facebook: Adrian Fonseca YouTube: Adrian Fonseca YouTube: Catholic Conversations Rudy Social Media IG: @ydursolrac Youtube: Glad Trad Podcast Visit our website to learn more about us, find a local GRN radio station, a schedule of our programming and so much more. http://grnonline.com/