<![CDATA[A Voice in the Desert: Verso l'Alto]]>https://voice.dioceseofgallup.org/s/verso-laltohttps://voice.dioceseofgallup.org/img/substack.pngA Voice in the Desert: Verso l'Altohttps://voice.dioceseofgallup.org/s/verso-laltoSubstackWed, 03 Jun 2026 21:10:57 GMT<![CDATA[An Interview with NFL Hall Of Famer John Lynch, GM of the San Francisco 49ers]]>https://voice.dioceseofgallup.org/p/an-interview-with-nfl-hall-of-famer-254https://voice.dioceseofgallup.org/p/an-interview-with-nfl-hall-of-famer-254Wed, 27 May 2026 21:00:00 GMTBishop Wall, Fr. Masters, and Mike Sweeney are joined by former NFL player and current 49ers GM John Lynch for a discussion on how his Catholic faith shapes his approach to sports.

Prayer to the Holy Spirit:

"Come, Holy Spirit, fill the hearts of your faithful
and kindle in them the fire of your love.
Send forth your Spirit and they shall be created,
and you shall renew the face of the earth.

Let us pray.

O God, who have taught the hearts of the faithful
by the light of the Holy Spirit,
grant that in the same Spirit we may be truly wise
and ever rejoice in his consolation.
Through Christ our Lord. Amen."

Fr. Burke's Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCOt-ntVKl9ko98Yd7uiuWOA

Theme song: "Rock Star" by John Ehrich. Used with permission.

]]><![CDATA[God's Walk-Off]]>https://voice.dioceseofgallup.org/p/gods-walk-off-d98https://voice.dioceseofgallup.org/p/gods-walk-off-d98Wed, 20 May 2026 19:00:00 GMTBishop Wall, Fr. Masters, and Mike Sweeney make NBA finals predictions, look at the latest standings from a wide range of sports, and explain why you should never be afraid to sing at Mass.

Links:
https://chadtracker.live

Theme song: "Rock Star" by John Ehrich. Used with permission.

]]><![CDATA[Going, Going, Gone]]>https://voice.dioceseofgallup.org/p/going-going-gone-865https://voice.dioceseofgallup.org/p/going-going-gone-865Wed, 13 May 2026 22:00:00 GMTBishop Wall, Fr. Masters, and Mike Sweeney discuss Kyle Schwarber's home run streak and how God's mercy extends to even the worst of sinners in the sacrament of Confession.

Links mentioned:
https://www.praymorenovenas.com/our-lady-of-lourdes-novena
https://www.dosp.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/Pentecost-Novena.pdf
https://bookstore.wordonfire.org/products/a-grand-slam-for-god

Theme song: "Rock Star" by John Ehrich. Used with permission.

]]><![CDATA[Honest Play, Holy Fire]]>https://voice.dioceseofgallup.org/p/honest-play-holy-fire-b86https://voice.dioceseofgallup.org/p/honest-play-holy-fire-b86Wed, 06 May 2026 20:00:00 GMTBishop Wall, Fr. Burke, and Mike Sweeney discuss the Kentucky Derby, classiness in golf, and the importance of the Holy Spirit.

Theme song: "Rock Star" by John Ehrich. Used with permission.

]]><![CDATA[Diamonds, Drafts & Deacons]]>https://voice.dioceseofgallup.org/p/diamonds-drafts-and-deacons-7a2https://voice.dioceseofgallup.org/p/diamonds-drafts-and-deacons-7a2Wed, 29 Apr 2026 18:00:00 GMTBishop Wall, Fr. Masters, and Mike Sweeney examine the NFL Draft and institution of the diaconate.

Theme song: "Rock Star" by John Ehrich. Used with permission.

]]><![CDATA[Slumps, the Spirit, and the Shepherd]]>https://voice.dioceseofgallup.org/p/slumps-the-spirit-and-the-shepherd-6bchttps://voice.dioceseofgallup.org/p/slumps-the-spirit-and-the-shepherd-6bcWed, 22 Apr 2026 22:00:00 GMTBishop Wall, Fr. Burke, and Mike Sweeney catch up on their favorite MLB/NBA teams and discuss the significance of Jesus as the Good Shepherd.

Theme song: "Rock Star" by John Ehrich. Used with permission.

]]><![CDATA[From Augusta to Emmaus]]>https://voice.dioceseofgallup.org/p/from-augusta-to-emmaus-5bdhttps://voice.dioceseofgallup.org/p/from-augusta-to-emmaus-5bdWed, 15 Apr 2026 21:00:00 GMTBishop Wall, Fr. Masters, and Mike Sweeney discuss the Masters Golf Tournament, MLB standings, and the disciples' encounter with Jesus on the road to Emmaus.

Jo Adell's crazy catches: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NwCLtVXOqyc

Theme song: "Rock Star" by John Ehrich. Used with permission.

]]><![CDATA[Mercy, Madness & the Masters]]>https://voice.dioceseofgallup.org/p/mercy-madness-and-the-masters-31chttps://voice.dioceseofgallup.org/p/mercy-madness-and-the-masters-31cWed, 08 Apr 2026 21:00:00 GMTBishop Wall, Fr. Masters, and Mike Sweeney talk baseball and golf, discuss the role of father in a family's faith life, and explain the significance of Divine Mercy Sunday.

Useful links:

Into the Breach

FORGE

Theme song: "Rock Star" by John Ehrich. Used with permission. 

]]><![CDATA[First Pitch, Final Four and Final Victory]]>https://voice.dioceseofgallup.org/p/first-pitch-final-four-and-final-7bfhttps://voice.dioceseofgallup.org/p/first-pitch-final-four-and-final-7bfWed, 01 Apr 2026 16:00:00 GMTBishop Wall, Fr. Masters, and Mike Sweeney analyze the crazy UConn vs. Duke game, baseball's opening games, and why Easter is the most important day in the Church calendar.

To see the video/picture discussed in this episode, visit: 

https://youtu.be/-rUM3cCcS9A

]]><![CDATA[Palms and Playoffs]]>https://voice.dioceseofgallup.org/p/palms-and-playoffs-2f1https://voice.dioceseofgallup.org/p/palms-and-playoffs-2f1Wed, 25 Mar 2026 19:00:00 GMTBishop Wall, Fr. Burke, and Mike Sweeney make early baseball predictions, compare March Madness brackets, and examine the importance of Palm Sunday.

]]><![CDATA[Victory Beyond the Final Buzzer]]>https://voice.dioceseofgallup.org/p/victory-beyond-the-final-buzzer-e3chttps://voice.dioceseofgallup.org/p/victory-beyond-the-final-buzzer-e3cWed, 18 Mar 2026 22:00:00 GMTBishop Wall, Fr. Masters, and Mike Sweeney make their March Madness predictions and Jesus' raising of Lazarus from the dead.

Theme song: "Rock Star" by John Ehrich. Used with permission. 

]]><![CDATA[Jesus' Miraculous "Spitball"]]>https://voice.dioceseofgallup.org/p/jesus-miraculous-spitball-490https://voice.dioceseofgallup.org/p/jesus-miraculous-spitball-490Thu, 12 Mar 2026 02:00:00 GMTBishop Wall, Fr. Burke, and Mike Sweeney give early bracket and college baseball predictions and discuss the Gospel story of Jesus curing the blind man. 

Theme song: "Rock Star" by John Ehrich. Used with permission.

]]><![CDATA[Sports, Springs, and Samaritans]]>https://voice.dioceseofgallup.org/p/sports-springs-and-samaritans-b91https://voice.dioceseofgallup.org/p/sports-springs-and-samaritans-b91Wed, 04 Mar 2026 22:00:00 GMTBishop Wall and Fr. Burke discuss MLB Spring Training games, favorite Winter Olympics moments, and the Gospel story of Jesus' encounter with the Samaritan woman at the well.

]]><![CDATA[Faith, Baseball, and Future Glory]]>https://voice.dioceseofgallup.org/p/faith-baseball-and-future-glory-99ehttps://voice.dioceseofgallup.org/p/faith-baseball-and-future-glory-99eThu, 26 Feb 2026 23:00:00 GMTBishop Wall, Fr. Masters, and Mike Sweeney speak about the similarities of Lent and baseball spring training, and examine the importance of the Transfiguration.

]]><![CDATA[Lent, Spring Training, and a Good Samaritan]]>https://voice.dioceseofgallup.org/p/lent-spring-training-and-a-good-samaritan-c85https://voice.dioceseofgallup.org/p/lent-spring-training-and-a-good-samaritan-c85Wed, 18 Feb 2026 21:00:00 GMTBishop Wall, Fr. Burke, and Mike Sweeney describe how Lent is a kind of "Spring Training" for Catholics, and Mike shares a memorable encounter with Terrance Gore.

]]><![CDATA[Law Lifted, Life Leveled Up: Interview with Rams Coach Giff Smith]]>https://voice.dioceseofgallup.org/p/law-lifted-life-leveled-up-interview-aafhttps://voice.dioceseofgallup.org/p/law-lifted-life-leveled-up-interview-aafWed, 11 Feb 2026 22:00:00 GMTNFL defensive line coach Giff Smith joins the podcast to discuss his conversion and coaching career.

Links mentioned: 
The Real Presence: https://vimeo.com/1076384787
Into the Breach: ewtn.com/catholicism/library/into-the-breach-3981

]]><![CDATA[Salt, Light, and the Superbowl]]>https://voice.dioceseofgallup.org/p/salt-light-and-the-superbowl-a88https://voice.dioceseofgallup.org/p/salt-light-and-the-superbowl-a88Wed, 04 Feb 2026 23:00:00 GMTBishop Wall, Fr. Masters, and Mike Sweeney make their Superbowl predictions, then break down the deep significance of the phrase "You are the salt of the world".

]]><![CDATA[Championship Weekend and the Beatitudes Blitz]]>https://voice.dioceseofgallup.org/p/championship-weekend-and-the-beatitudes-2f3https://voice.dioceseofgallup.org/p/championship-weekend-and-the-beatitudes-2f3Wed, 28 Jan 2026 17:00:00 GMTBishop Wall and Fr. Masters discuss the final NFL playoff games, then take a deep dive into the Beatitudes.

]]><![CDATA[Episode 16: Come, Follow Me]]>https://voice.dioceseofgallup.org/p/episode-16-come-follow-me-dcbhttps://voice.dioceseofgallup.org/p/episode-16-come-follow-me-dcbWed, 21 Jan 2026 22:00:00 GMTBishop Wall, Fr. Burke, and Mike Sweeney talk football, saying Mass for the L.A. Rams, and Jesus' calling of the Apostles.

]]><![CDATA[Behold the Lamb, and Big Wins]]>https://voice.dioceseofgallup.org/p/behold-the-lamb-and-big-wins-0cahttps://voice.dioceseofgallup.org/p/behold-the-lamb-and-big-wins-0caWed, 14 Jan 2026 21:00:00 GMTBishop Wall, Fr. Burke, and Mike Sweeney break down their college and NFL finals picks, look into the meaning of Ordinary Time, and Mike recalls facing off against Roger Clemens.

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