Episode # 992 - Help In Our Suffering And Meritocracy

On this Tuesday, it seems to be a "Terrific Tuesday" as Producer Nick points out, for one thing traffic causing everyone to get in the show a bit late, but starts ok.  Producer Nick and Father Anthony talk a bit about kids, with Father Anthony dealing with the Children's Confessions this morning and Producer Nick being a lifeguard/swim instructor and works with kids of all ages.  One of the major focuses of the show today is the latest news Tony brings up on America fighting against ISIS Terrorist group, as well as traffic here in Chicago.  With ISIS in mind, Father Anthony talks about suffering, not only as a Nation America is, but us as individuals with us going through stress and distress in our lives.  Tony and Christina talk about since America in the past has suffered, also other countries dealing with their problems and suffering as well and a difference in the times (in terms of past and present) with different things people go through or do, and in turn, help is offered and provided.  With all this in mind, Father Anthony reminds everyone about the fact that there is a Commandment to go to mass Sunday's as well as to remind us that life is sacred and good and God helps us, guides us, and rewards us in our times when we feel stressed or down.  The problem he points out is the fact we as a people are under the influence of pop culture being around us, leading us to sin and stress.  An interesting world is brought up along these lines: Meritocracy, in these times, referencing an article he has with him today.  Towards the end of the show, Father Anthony talks about hoping that in these times, despite the crisis with ISIS ans things in culture might be bringing us down, that he hopes things will turn out good.