Byzantine Catholic priest Fr. Bruce Riebe joins Jeanne Thill on Triple Match Thursday to explain how the Catholic Church breathes with two lungs, East and West, and why the ancient Divine Liturgy is drawing new interest in central Iowa. They also talk about stewardship of time, talent and treasure, the ACTS model of prayer, and the Catholic radio voices that shape their faith, from Dr. Ray Guarendi to Fr. John Riccardo. It's all part of the Iowa Catholic Radio Fall Fundraiser, The Harvest Is Abundant, where listener support keeps Catholic radio connecting people to Christ across Iowa.
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The harvest is abundant, but the laborers are few (Matthew 9:37). In this Fall Fundraiser hour, Jeanne Thill welcomes Fr. Bruce Riebe, the Byzantine Catholic priest who has helped bring the Divine Liturgy to central Iowa, for a joyful and wide-ranging conversation about faith, prayer and generosity.
In this episode:
- East and West, the two lungs of the Church: Fr. Bruce explains how the Eastern and Western Churches emerged side by side among the five ancient patriarchates (Jerusalem, Antioch, Alexandria, Constantinople and Rome), and why Catholics need both lungs to thrive.
- How the Byzantine Catholic community took root in Des Moines, and why so many people are hungry for an ancient liturgy.
- Pope Leo and the ongoing dialogue with the Orthodox Churches.
- Favorite Catholic radio programs: Dr. Ray Guarendi, Fr. John Riccardo, Catholic Answers Live, Making It Personal with Bishop Joensen, and Dr. David Anders on Called to Communion.
- Fr. Thomas Loya of Light of the East on how many people told him Catholic radio had changed their lives.
- What would happen if Iowa Catholic Radio went silent, and why listener support matters.
- Stewardship as time, talent and treasure, plus a challenge to do the math on your own giving.
- ACTS prayer: Adoration, Confession, Thanksgiving and Supplication.
- Iowa Catholic Radio as "one big parish": the Golf Classic, Men's Stag, Dowling Catholic sports (50 years on the air), the Iowa Wild Faith and Family Night, and more.
How to give:
- Text GIVE to 515-223-1150 for a secure giving link, or call the same number.
- Give online: https://www.iowacatholicradio.com/giving-options
- This hour's goal is 12 new monthly donors at $25 a month for the next year.
Mark your calendar:
- ICR Women's Conference: Saturday, January 23, 2027, at St. Boniface in Waukee.
- Byzantine Divine Liturgy in Des Moines: Sundays at 11 a.m. at All Saints Catholic Church.
- More community events: https://www.iowacatholicradio.com/events
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