Register Radio The Power of Forgiveness
Sep 26, 2025
Archbishop Joseph Naumann, the former Archbishop of Kansas City, shares his profound insights on forgiveness, drawn from his personal experience after his father's murder. He discusses the transformative power of faith in overcoming tragedy, urging listeners to embrace forgiveness as a path to healing. Jonathan Liedel, a senior editor at the National Catholic Register, analyzes Pope Leo XIV's recent interview, highlighting the Pope's focus on unity over division and how his nuanced communication seeks to inspire rather than provoke. Together, they explore the intersection of faith, forgiveness, and the Catholic mission.
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Memorial Modeled Faith In Public Life
- Naumann said Charlie Kirk’s memorial was a uniquely powerful public expression of faith and civic witness.
- He suggested it could encourage politicians to speak more openly about faith as a foundation for civic life.
Family Tragedy Shaped A Life Of Faith
- Archbishop Joseph Naumann recounted his father’s murder and his mother’s faith-shaped response that avoided focus on the killer.
- He credits his mother's example for turning tragedy into ministry and shaping his vocation to the priesthood.
Suffering Seen Through The Paschal Mystery
- Naumann framed suffering through the Paschal Mystery: Christ's death and resurrection make sense of evil and loss.
- He argued that God can draw good from evil, sometimes steering vocations and ministries from tragedy.