This special edition of Behold features the stories and testimonies of people who have dedicated their lives to life. We meet Deacon George and Susan Jurenas, whose four daughters’ adoption stories are filled with both joys and sorrows. We also learn about the street outreach work of Katie Somers with Toronto Right to Life, discover what has kept Jim Hughes motivated during his 50 years in the pro-life movement, and accompany Paula Celani as she spends time with her friends in the final stages of their lives.

Jim Hughes retired as national president of Campaign LifeCoalition, the political arm of the pro-life movement, in 2018, after 44 years of service. At 81 years old, however, he still devotes 60 hours a week to anti-abortion advocacy. He spoke to us about what motivated him and what keeps him going, and also gave us advice for anyone in pro-life work. Part of his interview was featured on the Lives Lived for Life episode. Here is the full interview.

Lives Lived for Life” honours individuals who have devoted their lives to advancing dignity for all. Through a special collaboration, The Catholic Register, Daily TV Mass, and Salt + Light Media come together to celebrate these champions and their unwavering commitment to the cause of life. Tune in for Lives Lived for Life, a Behold special, premiering on Salt + Light TV on October 16, 2024

Founded in 1989, Hawthorn School for Girls in Toronto offers an education that gives importance, both to academics and character development, recognizing that parents are the first and most important educators of their children.

Attend the Maronite Youth Convention in Ottawa, meet a painter who lives out her calling as an artist for the glory of God; find out what the Church has to say about AI, learn about the connection between St. Dominic and the Rosary, and visit Hawthorn School for Girls in Toronto.

Fertility Care-Toronto, uses Theology of the Body, Humanae Vitae and the Creighton Model Fertility Care System to help teenage girls appreciate and work with the life-giving gift of the woman’s body.

We attend the Lift Jesus Higher Rally in Toronto and travel to a climate conference inspired by Pope Francis’ Encyclical, Laudato Si’; We also remember and celebrate the legacy of Pope Paul VI; learn about a ministry that’s renovating parishes everywhere; and we explore the wonders of fertility care and natural family planning.

Fr. Michael Prieur listened to the prompting of the Spirit that led to the restoration of a historic and beautiful image of the Crucifixion on a university campus.

While caring for his son during the pandemic, Romulo Delgado found comfort in the seven last words of Christ, which he decided to set to music. The result is an Oratorio, the Cross of Christ, which he never imagined would touch so many hearts.

Fr. Michel Meurier tells us about his adventures in Africa; teenagers from Hamilton Mission Youth travel to Montreal for a week of service, prayer, and fun, and we learn the meaning of Discernment. We also experience the suffering of Christ on the Cross through a new Oratorio based on the seven last words of Christ and a also through a Crucifixion Tableu.

Connors Music is no ordinary music store. Little do their customers know what motivates and inspires the family behind this community landmark.

Learn about the legacy of one of the founders of Montreal, Venerable Jeanne Mance, and about the real meaning of Christ’s resurrection. We also meet a deacon who ministers in Canada’s north, travel to the set of the popular series, The Chosen and visit a little music store that’s doing a lot more than selling instruments.

What happens if we combine the healing power of Scripture with that of art? Meet Fr. Louis de Vaugelas and artist Pora Lee who combine their gifts to bring Christ’s healing presence to everyone, through art.

Sr. Eva Solomon leads us on the way of Indigenous reconciliation through interculturation, experience where art meets spirituality and a Quebecois singer-songwriter connects her music with the whole of Creation. We also learn why we fast and the Campus Ministry at Michigan Technological University celebrates Mass in the snow.

Through holistic care, Paul and Caitlin Rivett-Carnac help bring out the healing properties of the earth.

Remember Saint Teresa of Calcutta and meet a family dedicated to bringing out the healing properties of the earth. Also, visit the Newman Centre at the University of Toronto, learn about Spiritual Warfare, and reflect on the Pope’s visit to the Democratic Republic of the Congo.

Learn about a formative program, founded on the ideas of Venerable Father Jacques Sevin, who based his ideas on the founder of the Scouts, Lord Baden-Powell and how it “saves souls and makes modern-day saints”.

Experience the Great Blessing of the Waters Byzantine liturgy and World Youth Day week in Montreal. Also, go to camp with the Federation of North American Explorers. Try practicing Ignatian spirituality, and learn how coffee can help with chastity.

Meet singer/songwriter Chris Bray and his family as they embark on a journey in their refurbished school bus.

Discover the new sculpture featured at St. Joseph’s Oratory, go on tour with Chris Bray and his family, learn about the tradition of the Advent Wreath, and about the stigma of mental health and meet the babies at Bethlehem’s La Creche orphanage.

How can we as Catholics view death? How do we make the most of our lives right now? These questions and many more are answered in "Back from the Dead," a walking tour at the National Shrine of Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton in Maryland. Take a peek into the walking tour here.

Meet the man who was the voice of the pope in Canada and see what a difference a small food bank is making in the community. Learn why we should be going to Confession more than once a year; experience a very unique “back from the dead” cemetery walk and a unique approach to teaching Catholics about social justice.

A ministry of the Redemptorists of Canada, Ignite, serves youth and young adults throughout Canada and the U.S. by developing, planning, and supporting initiatives for them. Learn how Ignite strives to meet young people and those who serve them, where they are in their faith journeys and lead them closer to Christ through retreats, parish outreach, leadership training, justice, service and evangelization.

Learn about a new Institute that hopes to prepare lay Catholics to be witnesses in the public square. We reflect on an image of Christ carrying the Cross and experience a vibrant young adult ministry in the heart of the city. We also mark the 60th anniversary of the second Vatican council and Sr. Gill Goulding helps us make the connection between the Council and the Synod on Synodality.

Review some of the more iconic moments of the papal visit to Canada and discover some interesting statistics; learn about a statue that was used during one of the papal masses and the chairs that were specially designed for the pope; step into the papal plane with the Vatican Media Pool and meet the Deputy Coordinator of the Papal Visit.

We explore the past, present and future of Brescia University College, which, founded in 1919 by the Ursuline Sisters, remains Canada's only all-women university.

We explore the past, present and future of Canada’s only women’s university; Jermaine sits down with Fr. Casey Cole from “Breaking in the Habit”; We meet a Catholic family of beekeepers; Marie Anne reflects on love in the family; then we travel to Niagara Falls to learn about the Monastery of Mount Carmel.

Holy Grounds builds up community, one cup of coffee at a time; Marie Anne sheds light on relics; we travel to the Holy Land to learn about the Christian township of Taybeh; Jermaine sits down with David Saldanha of the Columbian Squires; Then we travel to Ottawa with the March For Life.

We get a glimpse of the Youth Ministry in the Holy Land; Louisa discusses the Bible in a Year podcast; and Salt + Light Media heads out to Montana for the Father Stu movie premiere.

Fr. Ihor Oshchipko shares a message of hope; Marie Anne breaks down prayer; The Archdiocese of Toronto celebrates the vocation of marriage with a special mass; Louisa speaks with podcast host, Rachel Wong; and Crossings brings sacred art to public space.

Salt + Light travels to England to learn about the Jesuit Church of the Immaculate Conception; Deacon Pedro sits down with Dr. John Berkman to talk about non-human ethics; The Southdown Institute expands their ministry; Jermaine shares a bit about Catholic Social Teaching; then we learn about a special ministry in the Archdiocese of Toronto.

The Early Catholic Family Life Program shows families how to put faith at the center of their lives. Kimberly Torio talks about Chastity Ministry; The Franciscans and Friends build community through music; Marie Anne introduces us to Doctors of the Church; and Caritas Jerusalem creates a project serving the needs of people with disabilities in the West Bank.

St. Michael’s Choir School shares their gift of sacred music; Jermaine speaks with Fr. Bill Quinlivan about Advent and Christmas music; St John Paul II Catholic High school goes carbon neutral; Lousia shares insight into Saint John Paul II’s Letter to artists; and St Teresa of Calcutta continues to impact the way one family lives and serves.

Catch an all new episode of behold. St Francis Table feeds a community in Toronto’s west end; Marie Anne teaches us about Feast Days; we share a behind the scenes glimpse of our series Yes, Lord! Jermaine speaks with Dr. Josephine Lombardi about Lay Spirituality Formation; and we learn about the good work of Holy Family Hospital in Bethlehem.

Cardinal Collins shares an important message of apology and reconciliation; Deacon Pedro chats with Sr. Georgette Gregory about 170 years of the Sisters of St Joseph; Tiny Home Takeouts shows their big heart in Kitchener; Marie-Anne gives an overview of Synodality; and we learn how Icons can have an impact on prayer.

See the full interview with Fr. Alan Fogarty, CEO of Salt + Light Media, in which he shares some of his personal history and gives insight into the future of the organization.

The Street Patrol team shows us service in action in Downtown Toronto; Deacon Pedro speaks with the CEO of Salt + Light Media, Fr. Alan Fogarty; We learn about the Order unique to Sault Ste. Marie: the Diocesan Order of Service, Jermaine gives insight into the International Eucharistic Congress, In Prestonsburg, Kentucky a small church shares Martha’s Portion.

Cardinal Czerny speaks about Querida Amazonia. Canadian artist Timothy Schmalz gives insight into his latest sculpture. Noel breaks down the Church’s position on tattoos. Deacon Pedro sits down with Fr. Arturo Estrada, SJ. Ukrainian Bishop Bryan Bayda honours those impacted by the Humboldt tragedy.

L’Arche Daybreak in Richmond Hill, Ontario, celebrates a jubilee in a creative way. The perilous work of preserving ancient manuscripts and the Benedictine monk leading the effort. A long-standing Christian mission that builds community by baking bread. Is Quebec legalizing religious discrimination? A breakdown of Bill 21.

In Saskatchewan, Catholics and Anglicans work together and strengthen ecumenical ties. We learn about an ancient vocation. Noel sits down with Dr. Moira McQueen to discuss safe injection sites. Deacon Pedro explains the legal expansion of Medical Aid in Dying. We visit an innovative school in Ottawa.

Look at the life and work of Peter Paul Rubens. We speak with Sr. Annmarie Sanders from the Leadership Conference of Women Religious. A high school art club show us how students strengthen their faith; find out why we celebrate Christmas in December; we reflect on the difficulties of the holiday.

Hear from advocates against clerical sexual abuse in Regina. Step inside Studio on the Hill, the art studio of Sr. Helen Kluke, CSJ. Learn about the life of Nicholas Black Elk. Plus: An interview with Fr. Richard Ho-Lung, MOP, and Deacon Pedro-Guevara Mann chronicles the history of abortion in Canada.

Examine the legacy of soon-to-be canonized Cardinal John Henry Newman through the Newman Centre apostolate, learn about "justice tourism" in the Holy Land, and step inside the ordination ceremony of a young priest. Plus, we take a closer look at Extraordinary Missionary Month.

Step inside the life of the wife of a Catholic priest. Learn about the launch of the Global Catholic Climate Movement’s Canadian chapter. Fr. Dan Horan talks about the Congregation for Catholic Education’s latest document on gender. Then we spend a day riding with the Knights on Bikes Canada.