Netflix is bringing Little House on the Prairie back to television—but what should longtime fans expect?

In this interview, we discuss Netflix's upcoming reboot of Little House on the Prairie, including:

Why the series is based on Laura Ingalls Wilder's original books rather than the classic Michael Landon television adaptation.
Whether longtime fans are likely to embrace—or reject—the new version.
How the reboot hopes to introduce a new generation to the beloved stories.
The historical background behind Dr. George Tann, the African American physician portrayed by Jocko Sims, who treated the Ingalls family during a malaria outbreak.
Whether this reboot has the potential to become a long-running television series.

If you grew up watching Little House on the Prairie or are curious about Netflix's newest adaptation, this conversation provides historical context and explores what audiences can expect.

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In 1873, a devastating yellow fever epidemic swept through Shreveport, Louisiana. As thousands fled the city, five Catholic priests made the extraordinary decision to stay behind. One after another, each knowingly entered the fever wards to care for the sick, administer the sacraments, and accompany the dying—fully aware that doing so would almost certainly cost them their own lives.

In this episode of Hey Everybody! It's Fr. Edward, I welcome historian Dr. Cheryl White, one of the leading voices promoting the Cause of the Shreveport Martyrs. We discuss the remarkable story of these five priests, whose heroic charity has inspired generations of Catholics since their deaths.

Our conversation explores:

-The 1873 yellow fever epidemic and why so many people fled Shreveport.
-The courageous decision of each priest to replace the one who had just died, knowing he would likely be next.
-The moving final words of one martyr: "Write to my bishop and tell him I go to my death."
-The "Heroic Brotherhood" and the immediate reputation for holiness that surrounded these priests after their sacrifice.
-How Dr. White became involved in researching and promoting their Cause for sainthood.
-The discovery of a long-lost photograph that helped put a face to one of the martyrs.
-A striking nineteenth-century recruitment letter inviting seminarians to America with the promise of "much hard work... frequent sickness, a violent or lonely death, and an unknown grave."
-The graces reported through the martyrs' intercession and Dr. White's own experience of their spiritual companionship.
-How pilgrims can visit the martyrs' graves today, including the four buried at Calvary Cemetery in Shreveport and the fifth buried in Monroe at the request of the faithful.
-What these priests teach us today about heroic charity, priestly brotherhood, and living with eternity in view.

The story of the Shreveport Martyrs is not merely one of heroic deaths—it is a witness to the Gospel lived to its fullest. Their example reminds us that authentic Christian love is willing to lay down its life for others.

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Who was Fr. Ubald Rugirangoga, and why do so many people believe they encountered a saint?

In this episode of Hey Everybody! It's Fr. Edward, I speak with Katesy and Amy about the remarkable life and ministry of Fr. Ubald, often called the spiritual father of Rwanda.

In our conversation, we discuss:

• Who Fr. Ubald was and his ministry in Rwanda.
• Why the Rwandan government feared him and how he escaped to another African country.
• The extraordinary act of forgiveness he extended to the man who murdered members of his family during the genocide.
• How Katesy and Amy first met Fr. Ubald and became collaborators in his mission.
• What it was like introducing countless people to Fr. Ubald and witnessing graces, healings, and conversions through his ministry.
• Stories of physical, emotional, and spiritual healings obtained through Fr. Ubald's prayers to the Eucharistic Lord.
• Whether those closest to him sensed they were in the presence of a saint.

Fr. Ubald's message of forgiveness, healing, and Eucharistic faith continues to touch lives around the world.
Learn more about his ministry and legacy at: SecretOfPeace.com