Son Rise Morning Show

Good morning! On today’s show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell reflect on the readings for the feast of Corpus Christi with Fr. Hezekias Carnazzo and Fr. Jonathan Duncan. Other guests include Bobby Schindler from the Life and Hope Network, and Andrew Petiprin, author of “The Faith Unboxed.” Plus news, weather, sports, and more… ***** St. Augustine’s Prayer to the Holy Spirit Breathe in me, O Holy Spirit, that my thoughts may all be holy. Act in me, O Holy Spirit, that my work, too, may be holy. Draw my heart, O Holy Spirit, that I love but what is holy. Strengthen me, O Holy Spirit, to defend all that is holy. Guard me, then, O Holy Spirit, that I always may be holy. Amen. ***** Full list of guestsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Good morning! On today’s show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell welcome pastoral counselor Kevin Prendergast to discuss tips for better communication in marriages. Other guests include Courtney Brown from Ruah Woods, and Gary Michuta from Hands On Apologetics to discuss the Eucharist in Scripture. Plus news, weather, sports, and more… ***** Prayer of St. Clement of Alexandria May we all live in the peace that comes from You. May we journey towards Your city, sailing through the waters of sin untouched by the waves, borne tranquilly along by the Holy Spirit, Your Wisdom beyond all telling. Night and day until the last day of all, may our praises give You thanks, our thanksgiving praise You: You who alone are both Father and Son, Son and Father, the Son who is our Tutor and our Teacher, together with the Holy Spirit.” ***** RECIPES FROM RITA: SLOW COOKER CARNITAS Ingredients: 4 pounds fresh pork shoulderOlive oil1-1/4 tablespoon chili powder blend2-1/4 teaspoons ground cumin2-1/4 teaspoons dried oregano2 teaspoons salt1-1/2 teaspoons freshly ground black pepper4-5 cloves garlic, peeled and smashed2 onions, cut into eighths (use regular yellow or white onions, not sweet onions)1 cup orange juice1/4 cup lime juice Instructions: Rinse pork shoulder and pat dry.Remove excess fat, but don’t trim all the fat off.Rub very lightly with olive oil. This helps the spice blend stick.Whisk together chili powder, cumin, oregano, salt and pepper.Rub the spice mixture thoroughly all over the shoulder.Put garlic, onions, orange and lime juice into slow cooker.Place shoulder on top, fat side up.Cook on low 8-9 hours, medium 5—6, or high 4-5, or until meat registers 170 or a little higher.At this temperature, meat will be cooked through and tender enough to shred.Remove shoulder and shred meat with 2 forks.Skim off as much fat as you can from juices.Return meat to slow cooker and adjust seasonings to taste. Preheat oven to broil. Spoon out carnita mixture onto sprayed baking pan and broil just until crisp and a little crusty, a few minutes. ***** Full list of guestsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Good morning! On today’s show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell welcome Dr. Jim Papandrea to share more about the most famous ancient churches of Rome. Other guests include Karlo Broussard from Catholic Answers, and canon lawyer Fr. Philip-Michael Tangorra. Plus news, weather, sports, and a whole lot more… ***** Newman’s Fragrance Prayer Dear Jesus, help us to spread your fragrance everywhere we go. Flood our souls with your spirit and life. Penetrate and possess our whole being, so utterly, that our lives may only be a radiance of yours. Shine through us, and be so in us, that every soul we come in contact with may feel your presence in our soul. Let them look up and see no longer us but only Jesus! Stay with us, and then we shall begin to shine as you shine; so to shine as to be a light to others. The light, O Jesus will be all from you. None of it will be ours; it will be you shining on others through us. Let us thus praise you in the way that you love best by shining on those around us. Let us preach you with preaching: not by words but by our example, by the catching force, by sympathetic influence of what we do, the evident fullness of the love our hearts bear to you. Amen. ***** Fr. Patrick Riviere is online at ascensionpress.com. Christopher Carstens is online at christendom.edu. Cincinnati Right to Life is online at cincinnatirighttolife.org. Full list of guestsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Good morning! On today’s show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell welcome Fr. Boniface Hicks to share more thoughts from the saints on personal prayer. Other guests include Steve Ray from catholicconvert.com, and Kris McGregor from Discerning Hearts. Plus news, weather, sports, and more… ***** Hildegard of Bingen’s Holy Spirit Prayer Holy Spirit,Comforting fire,Life of all creation.Anointing the sick,cleansing body and soul,Fill this body! Holy Spirit,Sacred breath, Fire of love,Sweetest taste, Beautiful aroma,Fill this heart! Holy Spirit,Filling the world,from the heights to the deep,Raining from clouds, filling rivers and sea,Fill this mind! Holy Spirit,Bringing light into dark places,igniting praise,Greatest gift, our Hope and Encourager,Holy Spirit of Christ,I praise you! Amen. ***** Dr. Benjamin Reinhard, author of The High Hallow: Tolkien’s Liturgical Imagination Fr. Philip Larrey is online at philiplarrey.com. Full list of guestsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Good morning! On today’s show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell welcome Fr. John Gavin to share more ways that the Church Fathers are quoted in the Catechism. Other guests include Teresa Tomeo from Catholic Connection, and Kevin Schmiesing with This Week in Catholic History. Plus news, weather, sports, and more… ***** A Fatima Prayer to the Trinity Most Holy Trinity, Father, Son and Holy Spirit, I adore You profoundly, and I offer You the most precious Body, Blood, Soul and Divinity of Jesus Christ, present in all the tabernacles of the world, in reparation for the outrages, sacrileges and indifference with which He Himself is offended. And, through the infinite merits of His most Sacred Heart, and the Immaculate Heart of Mary, I beg of You the conversion of poor sinners. ***** Dr. Benjamin Reinhard, author of The High Hallow: Tolkien’s Liturgical Imagination Full list of guestsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Happy feast of St. Anthony of Padua! On today’s show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell welcome Dr. Matthew Bunson to discuss his powerful preaching and his patronage of lost items. Guests include Bobby Schindler on assisted suicide in New York, and Fr. Hezekias Carnazzo and Fr. Jonathan Duncan to preview the Mass readings for Trinity Sunday. Plus news, weather, sports, and more… ***** Collect for the Feast of St. Anthony of Padua Almighty ever-living God, who gave Saint Anthony of Padua to your people as an outstanding preacher and an intercessor in their need, grant that, with his assistance, as we follow the teachings of the Christian life, we may know your help in every trial. Through our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son, who lives and reigns with you in the unity of the Holy Spirit, God, for ever and ever. ***** Full list of guestsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Good morning! On today’s show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell welcome Rita Heikenfeld from About Eating to share more Summer recipes that use foods mentioned in the Bible. Other guests include Gary Michuta from Hands On Apologetics, and Courtney Brown from Ruah Woods. Plus news, weather, sports, and more… ***** Come, 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. O, God, who by the light of the Holy Spirit, did instruct the hearts of the faithful, grant that by the same Holy Spirit we may be truly wise and ever enjoy His consolations, Through Christ Our Lord, Amen. ***** RECIPES FROM RITA: SUGAR SNAP PEA SALAD WITH HERBS Ingredients 4 cups sugar snap peasstrings removed & cut into ½” pieces ¼ cup sour cream¼ cup buttermilk¼ cup mayonnaise Palmful or so herbs of choice – this one usestarragon, dill, mint, basil, and onion chives Salt & pepper to taste – or add a dash of cayenne Instructions Chop herbs roughly then puree with buttermilk with an immersion blender or blender. Mix in sour cream & mayonnaise. Season to taste with salt & pepper. Toss peas in dressing. ***** Full list of guestsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Happy feast of St. Barnabas! On today’s show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell talk to Dr. Benjamin Lewis and Dr. Jim Papandrea about a hymn for his feast day, and why he is referred to as an “apostle.” Other guests include canon lawyer Fr. Philip-Michael Tangorra, Karlo Broussard from Catholic Answers, and Fr. Rob Jack with reflections on June as the month of the Sacred Heart of Jesus. Plus news, weather, sports, and more… ***** Collect for the Memorial of St. Barnabas O God, who decreed that Saint Barnabas, a man filled with faith and the Holy Spirit, should be set apart to convert the nations, grant that the Gospel of Christ, which he strenuously preached, may be faithfully proclaimed by word and by deed. Through our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son, who lives and reigns with you in the unity of the Holy Spirit, God, for ever and ever. ***** Cincinnati Right to Life is online at cincinnatirighttolife.org. Full list of guestsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Good morning! On today’s show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell welcome Fr. Boniface Hicks to share more thoughts on personal prayer from the saints. Other guests include Kris McGregor to reflect on the Office of Readings, and Marlon De La Torre from the Diocese of Columbus. ***** Prayer of St. John Eudes O Lord, You have created me for Yourself, to love You and to enjoy You, infinite Good, ineffable Beauty; do not permit me to lose sight of this sublime end toward which I must tend; do not permit me to wander among the wretched satisfactions that vain, feeble creatures can offer me. O my Lord, what poor use I have made of creatures! Pardon me, O Lord! Henceforth I do not want to use anything unless it is for Your glory and according to Your holy will, as Your Son Jesus did. O my God, if in the past I have turned aside from You who are my Beginning, my End, and my supreme good; if I have turned toward myself and creatures, preferring their will and mine to Yours, I here and now promise to renounce, entirely and forever the world and myself, and to give myself wholly and forever to You. O my God, I give myself to You as my Beginning; take complete possession of me. May I always abide in You! Be the beginning and end of all my actions. O my God, I give myself to You as my End, my Center, my supreme Good. Draw me to You! Make me tend continually toward You. Be my delight, my glory, my treasure, my all! Amen. ***** Full list of guestsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Happy feast of St. Ephrem the Syrian! On today’s show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell welcome Dr. Matthew Bunson to discuss this great theologian and poet of the early Church. Other guests include Fr. John Gavin to discuss St. Gregory the Great on sin, and Kevin Schmiesing with This Week in Catholic History. Plus news, weather, sports, and more… ***** From a Prayer of St. Ephrem of Syria O LORD, Master of my life, grant that I may not be infected with thespirit of slothfulness and inquisitiveness, with the spirit of ambition and vain talking. Grant instead to me, your servant, the spirit of purity and ofhumility, the spirit of patience and neighborly love. O Lord and King, grant me the grace of being aware of my sins and of not thinking evil of those of my brethren.For you are blessed, now and ever, and forever. Amen. ***** Dr. Benjamin Reinhard, author of The High Hallow: Tolkien’s Liturgical Imagination Full list of guestsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Good morning! On a special Pentecost edition of the Son Rise Morning Show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell preview the readings for the feast day with Fr. Hezekias Carnazzo and Fr. Jonathan Duncan, discuss the Pentecost Sequence with Catherine Fishlock, and talk to Fr. Frank Donio about what Pentecost teaches us about missionary discipleship. Hour 1:Steve Ray on the Holy Spirit’s role in Scripture prior to PentecostFr. Frank Donio on Pentecost and missionary discipleshipDr. John Bergsma on Ezekiel and the dry bonesFr. Philip-Michael Tangorra on the Holy Spirit as Lord and Giver of LifeFr. Jonathan Duncan on the Pentecost Mass readings Hour 2:Fr. Hezekias Carnazzo on the Pentecost Mass readingsMsgr. Charles Pope on the Holy Spirit’s role throughout the BibleDr. John Bergsma on Pentecost and the New CovenantSteve Ray on the Holy Spirit in the Nicene CreedCatherine Fishlock on the Pentecost SequenceSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Good morning! On another special Summer best of edition of the Son Rise Morning Show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell talk to Bishop James Conley about a Catholic perspective on mental health. Other guests include Dr. Benjamin Reinhard on connections between the Gloria and the Lord of the Rings, and Dina Dwyer-Owens on how to keep your work checklist from defining you…. Hour 1:Dina Dwyer-Owens on the tyranny of the checklistDr. Benjamin Reinhard on fairy stories and the GloriaRita Heikenfeld on how to fix mistakes in recipesBishop James Conley on mental health Hour 2:Dr Scott Hahn discusses his book “It is Right and Just”Kevin Prendergast on the epidemic of lonelinessJoseph Pearce on the literature of Graham GreeneKarlo Broussard on the purpose of penanceDr. John Bergsma on the creation of man and womanSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Good morning! On a special Summer best-of edition of the Son Rise Morning Show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell, they welcome Bishop Donald Hying to talk about his book “Love Never Fails,” Brandon McGinley on his book, “The Prodigal Church, and Bishop Robert Barron on spiritual themes in the music of Bob Dylan. Plus news, weather, sports and more… Hour 1:Bishop Robert Barron on Bob DylanDr. John Bergsma on Marriage and the Garden of EdenSteve Ray on lamps and torches in the BibleFr. Robert Nixon on St. Albert and the virtue of truthfulnessFr. Boniface Hicks on overcoming distraction in prayer Hour 2:Brandon McKinley, author of “The Prodigal ChurchJoseph Pearce on the history of WalsinghamFr. Boniface Hicks on the value of liturgical prayerDr. Regis Martin on St. Francis de Sales and sufferingBishop Donald Hying, author of “Love Never Fails”See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Good morning! On another best of edition of the Son Rise Morning Show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell welcome Brother Guy Consolmagno to discuss meteorites and Relics, Dr. Edward Sri on the Holy Spirit in the life of the Church, and a whole lot more… Hour 1:Rita Heikenfeld on Spring salad colander gardens for kidsFr. Robert Nixon on what St. Albert the Great taught regarding generosityCatherine Fishlock on Asperges and Vidi AquaBr. Guy Consolmagno on Meteorites and RelicsDr. Edward Sri on the Holy Spirit in the Life of the Church Hour 2:Fr. Hezekias Carnazzo on SaulDr. John Cuddeback on men and fastingSteve Ray on the incarnation in the Nicene CreedStephanie Mann on Mary Tudor and Steven GardnerJoe Heschmeyer on why Jesus chose Cesarea Philippi to commission PeterSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Good morning! On a special Summer best-of edition of the Son Rise Morning Show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell share some of their favorite interviews, including Fr. John Gavin on how Justin Martyr tells us about what Mass looked like in the early Church, and Br. Guy Consolmagno on connections between his work as an astronomer and the spiritual exercises of St. Ignatius of Loyola. Plus news, weather, sports, and more… HOUR 1:Brandon McGinley on the role of the Church in the familySteve Ray on rivers and streams in the BibleDr. John Bergsma on the Biblical account of creationAmy Alznauer, author of The Strange Birds of Flannery O’ConnorFr. Sebastian Walshe on The Good Samaritan Hour 2:Fr. John Gavin on St. Justin Martyr and the MassGary Michuta on Jesus’ tassels and the healing of the woman who touched themMike Aquilina on Jesus as the Divine PhysicianDr. John Cuddeback on Christian grandparentingBr. Guy Consolmagno, author of A Jesuit’s Guide to the StarsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Happy feast of St. Joan of Arc! On today’s show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell talk to Liz Lev about artistic depictions of St. Joan through the centuries. Other guests include Fr. Jonathan Duncan from the Bone Church Revival podcast to preview the Sunday Mass readings, and Dr. Peter Kreeft to discuss his new book about joy. Plus news, weather, sports, and a whole lot more… ***** St. Benedict Prayer Gracious and holy Father,grant us the intellect to understand you,reason to discern you, diligence to seek you, wisdom to find you, a spirit to know you,a heart to meditate upon you.May our ears hear you, may our eyes behold you, and may our tongues proclaim you.Give us grace that our way of life may be pleasing to you, that we may have the patience to wait for youand the perseverance to look for you.Grant us a perfect end-your holy presence,a blessed resurrection and life everlasting.We ask this through Jesus Christ our Lord. ***** Bill Schmitt is online at onword.net. John Babak Ebrahimian, author of How Violence Works: An Introduction to Rene Girard’s Mimetic Theory Full list of guestsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Good morning! On today’s show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell welcome Fr. Peter Heasley to look at how to do Lectio Divina with the help of St. Augustine. Other guests include Kevin Prendergast on real friendship in a social media age, and Dr. John Bergsma with more thoughts on the Biblical roots of the Jubilee. Plus news, weather, sports, and more… ***** Collect for the Solemnity of the Ascension Gladden us with holy joys, almighty God, and make us rejoice with devout thanksgiving, for the Ascension of Christ your Son is our exaltation, and, where the Head has gone before in glory, the Body is called to follow in hope. Through our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son, who lives and reigns with you in the unity of the Holy Spirit, God, for ever and ever. ***** RECIPES FROM RITA: COBB SALAD Base: chopped iceberg or Romaine lettuce or mix of your favorite greensNow as far as the toppings, anything goes as long as you put it in piles or rows on top of the greens. Today I used:Bacon, crumbledBlue cheese crumbledGrape or cherry tomatoes, sliced or diced regular tomatoesHard boiled eggs, sliced thin – or now some folks like “jammy” eggsRed onion, sliced thinOlives (optional)Cucumbers (optional)Grilled chicken or salmon (pan or oven roasted and cooled) – I used salmon Assembly:Line a shallow platter or bowl with an inch of chopped lettuceAdd toppings in rows, spaced enough between each row to fit the platter or bowl. Drizzle on your favorite dressing. SPEED SCRATCH AVOCADO RANCH DRESSINGIngredients1 ripe avocado, mashed real fine1 cup real mayonnaise1/2 cup each: sour cream and milkShake of cayenne (optional)InstructionsJust whisk everything together! HOMEMADE RANCH DRESSING1/2 cup each mayonnaise, sour cream and milk or buttermilk1 teaspoon dried dill weed or 1 tablespoon freshMinced parsley and chives to taste- start with 2 teaspoons each (or you can use finely minced green onion)1/2 teaspoon garlic powder1/4 teaspoon onion powderSalt and pepper to taste (black or cayenne pepper)Lemon juice to tasteInstructionsWhisk everything together except lemon juice. Taste for seasonings and then add lemon juice. Start with 1 teaspoon and go from there. AVOCADO RANCHJust mash a ripe avocado real fine and stir it into the dressing. ***** Full list of guestsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Good morning! On today’s show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell welcome Fr. Raymond De Souza to discuss Bl. Stefan Wyszynski on his feast day. Other guests include canon lawyer Fr. Philip-Michael Tangorra, and legal and political analyst Ken Craycraft. Plus all the latest news, weather, sports, and more… ***** Prayer of Saint Boniface Eternal God, the refuge and help of all your children,we praise you for all you have given us,for all you have done for us,for all that you are to us.In our weakness, you are strength,in our darkness, you are light,in our sorrow, you are comfort and peace.We cannot number your blessings,we cannot declare your love:For all your blessings we bless you.May we live as in your presence,and love the things that you love,and serve you in our daily lives;through Jesus Christ our Lord. ***** Fr. Raymond de Souza is online at fatherdesouza.com. Hugh Blane is online at clarisconsulting.net and legatus.org. Fr. Philip Larrey is online at philiplarrey.com. Cincinnati Right to Life is online at cincinnatirighttolife.org.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Happy feast of St. Augustine of Canterbury! On today’s show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell discuss his role as the Apostle of England. Guests include Fr. Tony Stephens from the National Shrine of Our Lady of Champion, and Marlon De La Torre on the significance of the Ascension of Jesus. Plus news, weather, sports and more… ***** Collect Prayer for St. Augustine of Canterbury Graciously grant to your Church, O merciful God, that, gathered by the Holy Spirit, she may be devoted to you with all her heart and united in purity of intent. Through our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son, who lives and reigns with you in the unity of the Holy Spirit, God, for ever and ever. ***** Dr. Benjamin Reinhard, author of The High Hallow: Tolkien’s Liturgical Imagination Fr. Tony Stephens is online at championshrine.org. Full list of guestsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Happy feast of St. Rita of Cascia! On today’s show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell discuss her patronage of baseball and impossible causes. They also welcome Rita Heikenfeld to share Memorial Day recipes, and hear from Dr. John Cuddeback about a free online course he’s giving on the household and the common good. Plus news, weather, sports and more… ***** Prayer for the Intercession of St. Rita O Powerful St. Rita,rightly called Saint of the Impossible,I come to you with confidence in my great need.You know well my trials,for you yourself were many times burdened in this life.Come to my help, speak for me, pray with me,intercede on my behalf before the Father.I know that God has a most generous heartand that he is a most loving Father.Join your prayers to mineand obtain for me the grace I desire: ***** Fr. Sebastian Walshe’s Summer Reading Picks Kristin Lavransdatter by Sigrid Unset Left to Tell by Imaculee Ilibagiza Who Designed the Designer by Michael Augros ***** RECIPES FROM RITA: Glazed gelatin strawberry pie A straight-forward, vintage recipe, The glaze is a homemade version of store-bought glaze and is better tasting. Gelatin allows the pie to cut fairly easily. Ingredients 3/4 cup sugar2 tablespoons cornstarch1 cup cold water1 pkg, 3 oz, strawberry gelatin4 cups sliced strawberries – measure after slicing 1 pie shell, pre-baked Whipped cream for garnish (optional) Instructions Whisk together sugar, cornstarch and water in a saucepan until smooth. Turn heat to medium, bring to a boil, whisking constantly. Continue to whisk and cook until thick, a couple of minutes.Remove from heat, stir in gelatin until dissolved. Refrigerate just until slightly cooled, about 15 minutes. Pour strawberries into pie shell and pour gelatin mixture over. Refrigerate until set. Serve with whipped cream. ***** Fr. Philip Larrey is online at philiplarrey.com. Hugh Blane is online at clarisconsulting.net and legatus.org. Full list of guestsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Good morning! On today’s show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell talk to Fr. Rob Jack about how God chose Mary to be a vessel and channel of grace. Other guests include Karlo Broussard from Catholic Answers, canon lawyer Fr. Philip-Michael Tangorra, and Gary Zimak on how God experiences time. Plus news, weather, sports, and more… ***** St. Albert the Great Prayer We pray to You, O Lord,who are the supreme Truth,and all truth is from you.We beseech You, O Lord,who are the highest Wisdom,and all the wise depend on You for their wisdom.You are the supreme Joy,and all who are happy owe it to You.You are the Light of minds,and all receive their understanding from You.We love, we love You above all.We seek You, we follow You,and we are ready to serve You.We desire to dwell under Your powerfor You are the King of all. Amen. ***** Full list of guestsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Happy feast of St. Bernadine of Siena! On today’s show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell welcome Dr. Matthew Bunson to discuss his life and witness. Other guests include Fr. Boniface Hicks with more thoughts on personal prayer from the saints, and Kris McGregor to reflect on the Office of Readings. Plus all the latest news, weather, sports, and more… ***** Collect for the Feast of St. Bernadine of Siena O God, who gave the Priest Saint Bernardine of Siena a great love for the holy Name of Jesus, grant through his merits and prayers, that we may ever be set aflame with the spirit of your love. Through our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son, who lives and reigns with you in the unity of the Holy Spirit, God, for ever and ever. ***** Dr. Benjamin Reinhard, author of The High Hallow: Tolkien’s Liturgical Imagination Fr. Philip Larrey is online at philiplarrey.com.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Good morning! On today’s show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell welcome Dr. Matthew Bunson to discuss his new biography of Pope Leo XIV. Other guests include Rita Heikenfeld with a Peruvian recipe to celebrate the new pope, and Mike Aquilina to discuss the significance of our new Holy Father’s papal motto. Plus news, weather, sports, and a whole lot more… ***** Prayer for God’s Mercy by St. Jerome Show me, O Lord, Your mercy, and delight my heart with it. Let me find You whom I so longingly seek. Behold, here is the man whom the robbers seized, manhandled, and left half dead on the road to Jericho. Kind-hearted Samaritan, come to my aid! I am the sheep who wandered into the wilderness. Seek after me and bring me home again to Your fold. Do with me according to Your Will, that I may abide with You all the days of my life, and praise You with all those who are with You in heaven for all eternity. Amen. ***** Dr. Benjamin Reinhard, author of The High Hallow: Tolkien’s Liturgical Imagination Full list of guestsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Good morning! On today’s show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell continue their discussion with Andrew Petiprin about how the Church is bigger on the inside than she appears from the outside. Other guests include Bobby Schindler from the Life and Hope Network, and Fr. Hezekias Carnazzo from the Institute of Catholic Culture and Fr. Jonathan Duncan from the Diocese of Charleston to preview the Sunday Mass readings. Plus news, weather, sports, and more… ***** Act of LoveO my God, I love you above all things, with my whole heart and soul, because you are all-good and worthy of all love. I love my neighbor as myself for the love of you. I forgive all who have injured me, and I ask pardon of all whom I have injured. Amen. ***** Fr. Philip Larrey is online at philiplarrey.com. Full list of guestsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Happy feast of St. Isidore the Farmer! On today’s show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell discuss his simple and profound witness of faith. Guests include Rita Heikenfeld with Bible Foods, Gary Michuta from Hands On Apologetics, and Courtney Brown from Ruah Woods with reflections on the Theology of the Body. ***** Prayer for God’s Mercy by Padre Pio O Lord, we ask for a boundless confidence and trust in Your divine mercy, and the courage to accept the crosses and sufferings which bring immense goodness to our souls and that of Your Church. Help us to love You with a pure and contrite heart, and to humble ourselves beneath Your cross, as we climb the mountain of holiness, carrying our cross that leads to heavenly glory. May we receive You with great faith and love in Holy Communion, and allow You to act in us as You desire for your greater glory. O Jesus, most adorable Heart and eternal fountain of Divine Love, may our prayer find favor before the Divine Majesty of Your heavenly Father. ***** RECIPES FROM RITA: GRILLED CARNE ASADA Ingredients 2 pounds skirt steak – can use flank or flat iron if necessary Carne Asada Marinade 1 jalapeño seeded and minced – or more to taste 4 cloves garlic minced – nice large ones 1/2 cup cilantro leaves chopped – Matt would use way more…. Juice from 1 of each: orange, lime and lemon 2 tablespoons cider vinegar 1/3 cup olive oil or bit more 1 teaspoon ground cumin 1 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper Instructions In a large glass baking dish whisk together Carne Asada marinade ingredients (jalapeño through black pepper) until combined. Add skirt steak in a single layer, turning to coat with marinade. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour, but no longer than 8 hours (longer will begin to break down the meat – if using flank or flat iron steak it can stay up to 12 hour or so). Grill steaks on medium high for 7 to 10 minutes per side (if they are each about 1 pound; if they are thinner they will take only a few minutes per side so take this into account), turning once for medium-rare. Remove steaks and allow to rest for 5 minutes. Slice thinly across the grain and serve. Great go withs: Blistered tortillas, guacamole, pico de Gallo, sour cream, salsa, Cotija cheese, lime wedges, etc. ***** Dr. Benjamin Reinhard, author of The High Hallow: Tolkien’s Liturgical Imagination Full list of guestsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Good morning! On today’s show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell continue to unpack the busy first days of the pontificate of Pope Leo XIV. Guests include Gary Zimak with more thoughts from Scripture on overcoming worry, and canon lawyer Fr. Philip-Michael Tangorra. Plus all the latest news, weather, sports, and more… ***** Prayer of St. Charles Borromeo Almighty God, you have generously made known to man the mysteries of your life through Jesus Christ your Son in the Holy Spirit. Enlighten my mind to know these mysteries which your Church treasures and teaches. Move my heart to love them and my will to live in accord with them. Give me the ability to teach this Faith to others without pride, without ostentation, and without personal gain. Let me realize that I am simply your instrument for bringing others to the knowledge of the wonderful things you have done for all your creatures. Help me to be faithful to this task that you have entrusted to me. Amen. ***** Fr. Philip Larrey is online at philiplarrey.com. Cincinnati Right to Life is online at cincinnatirighttolife.org. Full list of guestsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Happy feast of Our Lady of Fatima! On today’s show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell discuss the history behind this Portuguese apparition of the Blessed Virgin Mary. Other guests include Fr. Boniface Hicks with more thoughts on personal prayer from the saints, and Kris McGregor with reflections from the Office of Readings. Plus news, weather, sports, and more… ***** Act of Love O my God, I love you above all things, with my whole heart and soul, because you are all-good and worthy of all love. I love my neighbor as myself for the love of you. I forgive all who have injured me, and I ask pardon of all whom I have injured. Amen. ***** Fr. Philip Larrey is online at philiplarrey.com. Dr. Benjamin Reinhard, author of The High Hallow: Tolkien’s Liturgical Imagination John Allen is online at cruxnow.com. Full list of guestsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Good morning! On today’s show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell welcome Teresa Tomeo from Catholic Connection to share what it was like to be in St. Peter’s Square for the first Regina Caeli address. Other guests include Fr. John Gavin with more wisdom from the Church Fathers, and Kevin Schmiesing with This Week in Catholic History. Plus all the latest news, weather, sports, and a whole lot more… ***** Regina Caeli V. Queen of Heaven, rejoice, alleluia.R. For He whom you did merit to bear, alleluia.V. Has risen, as he said, alleluia.R. Pray for us to God, alleluia.V. Rejoice and be glad, O Virgin Mary, alleluia.R. For the Lord has truly risen, alleluia. Let us pray. O God, who gave joy to the world through the resurrection of Thy Son, our Lord Jesus Christ, grant we beseech Thee, that through the intercession of the Virgin Mary, His Mother, we may obtain the joys of everlasting life. Through the same Christ our Lord. Amen. ***** Watch Fr. Peter McShurley announcing the new pope to Bishop O’Connell High School in real time here. Full list of guestsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We have a pope! On today’s show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell unpack the events of the past 24 hours from Rome and get to know Pope Leo XIV with Dr. Matthew Bunson, Fr. Patrick Briscoe, Ken Craycraft, and other experts on aspects of the new papacy. Plus news, weather, sports, and more… ***** A Prayer for the Pope O God, shepherd and ruler of all the faithful,look favorably on your servant Leo,whom you have set at the head of your Church as her shepherd;grant, we pray, that by word and example, he may be of service to those over whom he presidesso that, together with the flock entrusted to his care,he may come to everlasting life. Through our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son,who lives and reigns with you in the unity of the Holy Spirit,God, for ever and ever. Amen. From vaticannews.va. ***** Full list of guestsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Good morning! As the conclave continues, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell continue to cover events from Rome leading up to the election of a new pope. We’ll share the latest on the ballots cast earlier this morning, and tap into some of the coverage that EWTN is doing on location from the Eternal City. Plus news, weather, sports, and more… ***** A Prayer for Priests Gracious and loving God, we thank you for the gift of our priests.Through them, we experience your presence in the sacraments. Help our priests to be strong in their vocation.Set their souls on fire with love for your people. Grant them the wisdom, understanding, and strength they need to follow in the footsteps of Jesus.Inspire them with the vision of your Kingdom. Give them the words they need to spread the Gospel.Allow them to experience joy in their ministry. Help them to become instruments of your divine grace.We ask this through Jesus Christ, who lives and reigns as our Eternal Priest. Amen. ***** Full list of guestsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Good morning! As the conclave begins today, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell continue their coverage of the events in Rome leading up to the election of the Holy Father. Guests include Dr. George Harne of Christendom College to talk about why the “Veni Creator Spiritus” is one of the signature prayers of the conclave, and canon lawyer Fr. Philip-Michael Tangorra from the Diocese of Paterson. Plus news, weather, sports, and a whole lot more… ***** St. John Fisher’s Prayer for Bishops Lord, according to Thy promise that the Gospel should be preached throughout the whole world, raise up men fit for such work. The Apostles were but soft and yielding clay till they were baked hard by the fire of the Holy Ghost. So, good Lord, do now in like manner with Thy Church militant, change and make the soft and slippery earth into hard stones. Set in Thy Church strong and mighty pillars that may suffer and endure great labors–watching, poverty, thirst, hunger, cold and heat–which also shall not fear the threatenings of princes, persecution, neither death, but always persuade and think with themselves to suffer with a good will, slanders, shame, and all kinds of torments, for the glory and laud of Thy Holy Name. By this manner, good Lord, the truth of Thy Gospel shall be preached throughout the world. Therefore, merciful Lord, exercise Thy mercy, show it indeed upon Thy Church. Amen. ***** Dr. George Harne is online at christendom.edu. Cincinnati Right to Life is online at cincinnatirighttolife.org. Full list of guestsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Good morning! On today’s show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell continue to cover the events in Rome leading up to the conclave. Guests include Fr. Boniface Hicks with more thoughts on personal prayer from the saints, and Kris McGregor from Discerning Hearts to reflect on the Office of Readings. Plus all the latest news, weather, sports and more… ***** Saint Charles Borromeo Marian Prayer for Holy Priests O Holy Mother of God, pray for the priestsYour Son has chosen to serve the Church.Help them by your intercession,to be holy, zealous, and chaste. Make them models of virtuein the service of God’s people.Help them to be prayerful in meditations,effective in preaching, and enthusiasticin the daily offering of the Holy Sacrifice of the Mass.Help them to administer the sacraments with joy. ***** Dr. Benjamin Reinhard, author of The High Hallow: Tolkien’s Liturgical Imagination Fr. Philip Larrey is online at philiplarrey.com.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Good morning! On today’s show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell welcome Dr. Matthew Bunson from EWTN News, Fr. Patrick Briscoe from Our Sunday Visitor, Teresa Tomeo from Catholic Connection and Brendan Hodge from The Pillar to look at the biggest stories headed into this week’s conclave to elect a new pope. Other guests include Fr. John Gavin with more wisdom from the Church Fathers, and Kevin Schmiesing with This Week in Catholic History. Plus news, weather, sports and more… ***** Prayer for priests O Jesus, I pray Thee for Thy faithful and fervent priests; for Thy unfaithful and tepid priests; for Thy priests laboring at home or abroad in distant mission fields; for Thy tempted priests; for Thy lonely priests; for Thy dying priests; for the souls of Thy priests in purgatory. But above all I commend to Thee the priests dearest to me; the priest who baptized me; the priests who absolved me from my sins; the priests at whose Masses I assisted, and who gave me Thy Body and Blood in Holy Communion; the priests who taught and instructed me, or helped and encouraged me; all the priests to whom I am indebted in any other way, particularly N. O Jesus, keep them all close to Thy Heart, and bless them abundantly in time and in eternity. Amen. ***** Dr. Andrew Swafford is online at ascensionpress.com. Full list of guestsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Happy feast of St. Athanasius of Alexandria! On today’s show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell discuss his role in implementing the Council of Nicea. Guests include Dr. Matthew Bunson with more insights into the cardinal electors, Andrew Petiprin with more thoughts on how the Catholic Faith is not a mere ideology, and Fr. Jonathan Duncan from the Bone Church Revival podcast and Fr. Hezekias Carnazzo from the Institute of Catholic Culture to preview the Sunday Mass readings. Plus news, weather, sports, and more… ***** Collect for the Feast of St. Athanasius Almighty ever-living God, who raised up the Bishop Saint Athanasius as an outstanding champion of your Son’s divinity, mercifully grant, that, rejoicing in his teaching and his protection, we may never cease to grow in knowledge and love of you. Through our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son, who lives and reigns with you in the unity of the Holy Spirit, God, for ever and ever. ***** Fr. Philip Larrey is online at philiplarrey.com. Dr. Andrew Swafford is online at ascensionpress.com. Full list of guestsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Happy feast of St. Joseph the Worker! On today’s show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell explore the head of the Holy Family as a model of all who work in any discipline. Guests include Rita Heikenfeld with Bible Foods, pastoral counselor Kevin Prendergast, and Gary Michuta from Hands On Apologetics. ***** St. Monica Sodality Prayer for Fallen Away Catholics “Eternal and merciful Father, I give You thanks for the gift of Your Divine Son Who suffered, died and rose for all mankind. I thank You also for my Catholic Faith and ask Your help that I may grow in fidelity by prayer, by works of charity and penance, by reflection on Your Word, and by regular participation in the Sacraments of Penance and the Holy Eucharist. You gave Saint Monica a spirit of selfless love manifested in her constant prayer for the conversion of her son Augustine. Inspired by boundless confidence in Your power to move hearts, and by the success of her prayer. I ask the grace to imitate her constancy in my prayer for [name(s)] who no longer share(s) in the intimate life of Your Catholic family. Grant through my prayer and witness that (he/she/they) may be open to the promptings of Your Holy Spirit, and return to loving union with Your Church. Grant also that my prayer be ever hopeful and that I may never judge another, for You alone can read hearts. I ask this through Christ, our Lord. Amen.” ***** Full list of guestsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Happy feast of Pope St. Pius V! On today’s show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell look at some of the hallmarks of his reign as successor of St. Peter. Guests include Fr. Rob Jack to reflect on one of the voting cardinals he went to school with, and Karlo Broussard from Catholic Answers with more thoughts on the saints. Plus news, weather, sports, and more… ***** Prayer of St. Vincent Pallotti Eternal Father,it is Your will that all should be saved.Great is Your mercy.Your Son, Jesus Christ died for all.Teach all people to recognize You and love You.With deep faith in Christ’s deathand resurrection we pray:‘Send Forth, O Lord, laborers into Your vineyardand spare Your people.’Eternal Word, Redeemer of all creation,convert all souls to You.You have been obedient for all,even to death on the cross.Look upon the merits of Your Motherand of all the angels and saintswho intercede for us.Send forth, O Lord, laborers into Your vineyardand spare Your people.O Holy Spirit,through the infinite merits of our Lord, Jesus Christ,enkindle in all heartsYour ardent love that can do all things,that all may be one fold and one Shepherd,and that all may arrive in heavento sing Your Divine mercy.Queen of Apostles and all the angels and saints,pray to the Lord of the harvest:Send forth, O Lord, laborers into Your vineyardand spare your people,that united with you,and the Father and the Holy Spirit,we may all rejoice forever. ***** Cincinnati Right to Life is online at cincinnatirighttolife.org. Full list of guestsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Happy feast of St. Catherine of Siena! On today’s show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell welcome Fr. Boniface Hicks, OSB, to discuss her approach to prayer. Other guests include Dr. Pia De Solenni on what challenges the next pope will face regarding Vatican finance, and Steve Ray live from Poland with pilgrims for the octave of Divine Mercy. Plus news, weather, sports, and more… ***** Collect for the feast of St. Catherine of Siena O God, who set Saint Catherine of Siena on fire with divine love in her contemplation of the Lord’s Passion and her service or your Church, grant, through her intercession, that your people, participating in the mystery of Christ, may ever exult in the revelation of his glory. Who lives and reigns with you in the unity of the Holy Spirit, God, for ever and ever. ***** Fr. Philip Larrey is online at philiplarrey.com. Dr. Benjamin Reinhard, author of The High Hallow: Tolkien’s Liturgical Imagination Full list of guestsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Good morning! On today’s show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell welcome Dr. Matthew Bunson from EWTN News to discuss the funeral of Pope Francis this weekend, and what’s next in regard to electing his successor. Other guests include Fr. John Gavin on St. Augustine and sin, and Stephanie Mann to discuss the 100th anniversary of the canonization of St. Therese of Lisieux. Plus all the latest news, weather, sports and more… ***** Prayer for the intercession of Blessed Carlo Acutis Blessed Carlo, You knew the power of technology and used it to proclaim the truth of Jesus Christ. You also knew the dangers of technology and were intentional in your efforts to guard your heart against them. You used the gifts you had in this world to bless others through radical charity, through seeing Christ in the face of those ignored by society, through the witness of friendship, and through your natural aptitudes with technology. In our world so broken by abuses of technology and which so often ignores or attacks human dignity, please intercede for us to God the Father so we may see the human dignity of everyone we encounter and ask for guidance from the Lord whenever we may be tempted to violate that dignity in our online interactions. Blessed Carlo Acutis, pray that we may treat our ever-evolving connections with developing technology as an opportunity to see the grace of God at work, even in the complexities of our modern world. Amen. ***** Archbishop Robert Casey is online at catholicaoc.org. Full list of guestsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Good morning! On today’s show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell continue to celebrate the Octave of Easter while also preparing for the funeral of Pope Francis this weekend. Guests include Dr. Matthew Bunson with more live reports from Rome where preparations are being made to lay the Holy Father to rest, and Fr. Jonathan Duncan from the Diocese of Charleston to look ahead to the readings for Divine Mercy Sunday. Plus news, weather, sports, and more… ***** Prayer for the Dead God our Father,Your power brings us to birth,Your providence guides our lives,and by Your command we return to dust. Lord, those who die still live in Your presence,their lives change but do not end.I pray in hope for my family,relatives and friends,and for all the dead known to You alone. In company with Christ,Who died and now lives,may they rejoice in Your kingdom,where all our tears are wiped away.Unite us together again in one family,to sing Your praise forever and ever. ***** Joan Lewis is online at ewtn.com. Full list of guestsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Good morning! We’re continuing to celebrate the Resurrection on this Thursday in the Octave of Easter, and we continue to remember our late Holy Father who will be laid to rest this weekend. On today’s show, our Catholic counselor Kevin Prendergast will remember him as a champion for the elderly. Fr. Dave Pivonka will offer his memories of meeting with Pope Francis a number of times. And Rita Heikenfeld will share some recipes to cook his favorite foods. Fr. Robert Nixon – TAN Resurrection series Fr. Rob Jack – Driving Home the Faith Fr. Dave Pivonka – Franciscan University Dr. John Bergsma – Jesus and the Jubilee Rita Heikenfeld – About Eating Gary Michuta – Hands On Apologetics Courtney Brown – Ruah Woods Institute Gary Zimak – Following the Truth Fr. Philip-Michael Tangorra – This Is Our Faith Joan Lewis – Joan’s RomeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Good morning, and happy Easter! We continue to celebrate the Resurrection in this Octave of Easter and also remember the late Pope Francis. On today’s show, Liz Lev will talk about the Holy Father’s choice to be buried at the Basilica of St. Mary Major. Ken Craycraft will discuss his legacy in light of Catholic Social Doctrine. Plus Fr. Rob Jack and Gary Zimak will reflect on his death in light of the promise of new life in the Resurrection we celebrate this week. Fr. Philip-Michael Tangorra – This is Our Faith Fr. Rob Jack – Driving Home the Faith Gary Zimak – Following the Truth Ken Craycraft – Citizens Yet Strangers Fr. Patrick Briscoe – Our Sunday Visitor Marlon De La Torre – Knowing Is Doing Liz Lev – Elizabeth-Lev.com Fr. Boniface Hicks – Father Boniface.org Laura Strietmann – Cincinnati Right to Life Fr. Dave Pivonka – Franciscan University Fr. Augustine Wetta – Humility Rules Kris McGregor – Discerning HeartsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Happy Easter! On today’s show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell discuss the complex reality of celebrating the resurrection of Jesus, and mourning the passing of Pope Francis. Guests include Fr. Boniface Hicks, OSB, to lead us in prayer for the repose of the soul of the Holy Father, Fr. Patrick Briscoe from Our Sunday Visitor on how the Church and the world are reacting to his passing, and Dr. Matthew Bunson on the preparations being made to lay him to rest. Plus news, weather, sports, and more… ***** Prayer for the Dead God our Father,Your power brings us to birth,Your providence guides our lives,and by Your command we return to dust. Lord, those who die still live in Your presence,their lives change but do not end.I pray in hope for my family,relatives and friends,and for all the dead known to You alone. In company with Christ,Who died and now lives,may they rejoice in Your kingdom,where all our tears are wiped away.Unite us together again in one family,to sing Your praise forever and ever. ***** Full list of guestsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Good morning! On this Spy Wednesday, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell look at the significance of this date in the sequence of the events of Holy Week. Guests include Dr. Benjamin Reinhard to discuss Holy Saturday imagery in the Lord of the Rings, and canon lawyer Fr. Philip-Michael Tangorra. Plus news, weather, sports, and more… ***** St. Thomas Aquinas prayer “Give us, O Lord, a steadfast heart,which no unworthy affection may dragdownwards; give us an unconqueredheart, which no tribulation can wearout; give us an upright heart, whichno unworthy purpose may temptaside. Bestow upon us also, O Lordour God, understanding to knowyou, diligence to seek you, wisdomto find you, and a faithfulness thatmay finally embrace you; throughJesus Christ our Lord.” ***** Dr. Benjamin Reinhard, author of The High Hallow: Tolkien’s Liturgical Imagination Cincinnati Right to Life is online at cincinnatirighttolife.org. Full list of guestsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Good morning! On today’s show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell welcome Kris McGregor to share a Holy Week reflection from the Office of Readings. Other guests include Steve Ray to discuss the meaning of the word Hosanna, which we proclaimed on Palm Sunday, and Fr. Boniface Hicks with more thoughts on personal prayer. Plus news, weather, sports, and more… ***** St. Thomas More Prayer Give me thy grace, good Lord,Not to long to hear of any worldly things,But that the hearing of worldly fantasies may be to me displeasant.Gladly to be thinking of God,Piteously to call for his help.To lean unto the comfort of God,Busily to labour to love him.To know my own vility and wretchedness,To humble and meeken myself under the mighty hand of God,To bewail my sins passed.For the purging of them, patiently to suffer adversity. ***** Fr. Philip Larrey is online at philiplarrey.com. Dr. Benjamin Reinhard, author of The High Hallow: Tolkien’s Liturgical Imagination Full list of guestsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Good morning! On today’s show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell welcome Fr. John Gavin with more thoughts from the Church Fathers as quoted in the Catechism. Other guests include Teresa Tomeo from EWTN’s Catholic Connection, and Kevin Schmiesing with This Week in Catholic History. Plus all the latest news, weather, sports and more… ***** Prayer of St. Francis before the Crucifix Most High, glorious God,Enlighten the darkness of my heart, And give me right faith,Certain hope,And perfect charity,Wisdom and understanding,Lord, that I may carry outYour holy and true command. Amen. ***** Dr. Benjamin Reinhard, author of The High Hallow: Tolkien’s Liturgical Imagination Full list of guestsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Good morning! On today’s show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell look ahead to the readings for Palm Sunday with Fr. Hezekias Carnazzo and Fr. Jonathan Duncan. Other guests include Bobby Schindler from the Life and Hope Network, and Andrew Petiprin, author of The Faith Unboxed. Plus news, weather, sports, and more… Today’s show also includes a special extended conversation in our 8AM hour with outgoing Cincinnati Archbishop Dennis Schnurr, about his experience leading the diocese, his legacy, and what he’ll be doing moving forward. Thank you for everything, Archbishop Schnurr! ***** From a Prayer by St. Aelred of Rievaulx Lord, may Thy good, sweet Spiritdescend into my heart,and fashion there a dwelling for Himself,cleansing it from all defilement both of flesh and spirit,impouring into it the increment of faith, and hope, and love,disposing it to penitence, and love, and gentleness.May He quench with the dew of His blessingthe heat of my desires,and with His power put to deathmy carnal impulses and fleshly lusts.In labours, and in watchings, and in fastings,may He afford my fervor and discretion,to love and praise Thee, to pray and think of Thee;and may He give me power and devotionto order every act and thought according to Thy will,and also perseverance in these virtuesunto my life’s end. ***** Fr. Philip Larrey is online at philiplarrey.com. Full list of guests See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Good morning! On today’s show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell welcome pastoral counselor Kevin Prendergast to discuss tips for dealing with anxiety. Other guests include Rita Heikenfeld to discuss the Holy Week food tradition of hot cross buns, and Gary Michuta with more ways to understand the context of the events recorded in Scripture. Plus news, weather, sports, and more… ***** Prayer of Pope St. John Paul II O God, You are our Creator . You are good and Your mercy knows no bounds . To You arises the praise of every creature. O God, You have given us an inner law by which we must live. To do Your will is our task . To follow Your ways is to know peace of heart. To You we offer our homage . Guide us on all the paths we travel upon this earth. Free us from all the evil tendencies which lead our hearts away from Your will . Never allow us to stray from You. O God, judge of all humanity, help us to be included among Your chosen ones on the last day. O God, Author of peace and justice, give us true joy and authentic love, and a lasting solidarity among peoples. Give us Your everlasting gifts. Amen. ***** Dr. George Harne and Dr. John Kirwan can be found through their work with The Center for Educational Philosophy and Leadership at Christendom College. Full list of guestsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Good morning! On today’s show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell welcome Fr. Rob Jack to continue his series on the Seven Last Words of Christ. Other guests include Gary Zimak with more reflections on giving up worry for Lent, and Karlo Broussard from Catholic Answers. Plus news, weather, sports, and more… ***** Prayer of St. John Chrysostom O Lord Jesus Christ, open the eyes of my heart that I may hear your Word,and understand and do your will, for I am a sojourner upon the Earth.Hide not your commandments from me, but open my eyes, that I may perceive the wonders of your Law.Speak unto me the hidden and secret things of your wisdom.On you do I set my hope, O my God, that you shall enlighten my mind and understanding with the light of your knowledge; not only to cherish those things which are written, but to do them;For you are the enlightenment of those who lie in darkness, and from you comes every good deed and every gift. Amen. ***** Cincinnati Right to Life is online at cincinnatirighttolife.org. Full list of guestsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Happy feast of St. Julie Billiart! On today’s show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell discuss her legacy and witness. Guests include Steve Ray with more thoughts on torches and lamps in the Bible, and Kris McGregor to reflect on the Office of Readings. Plus all the latest news, weather, sports, and more… ***** A Prayer to St. Joseph for Providence

 Joseph, with Jesus and Mary, you knew hunger, uncertainty, and illness.You turned your heart to God to lift up your needs and those of your family.In faith you accepted the Father’s response as events unfolded.Be with me today as I offer my requests to the Father.Joseph, let me recognize God’s will as I open my hands to accept what God bestows in loving kindness.With tenderness, God fills creation with life and love.Open my eyes to the wonders that God works without ceasing.Let me learn the true intention behind my request so that I may discoverwithin myself the lowly one that God commends. Amen. ***** Fr. Phillip Larrey is online at philliplarrey.com. Dr. Ben Reinhard, author of The High Hallow: Tolkien’s Liturgical Imagination Steve Weidenkopf, author of Canceled: Twelve Catholic Heroes that History Turned into Villains Full list of guestsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Good morning, and happy Feast of St. John Baptiste de LaSalle, patron saint of teachers! As we are now less than a week from Holy Week, Stephanie Mann will share a reflection from St. John Henry Newman on the bodily sufferings of our Lord. Brendan Hodge will explain why East and West rarely celebrate Easter on the same day – but will do so this year. Plus news, weather, sports and a whole lot more! Kevin Schmiesing – A Catholic Pilgrimage Through American History Gary Michuta – Hands on Apologetics Fr. John Gavin – Mysteries of the Lord’s Prayer / Growing Into God Fr. Patrick Briscoe – Our Sunday Visitor Teresa Tomeo – Italy’s Shrines and Wonders Brendan Hodge – Darwin Catholic / Pricing Evolution / The Pillar Dr. Benjamin Reinhard – The High Hallow Stephanie Mann – Supremacy and Survival David Kissell – Stewardship Dept Marlon De La Torre – Knowing Is Doing Dr. Benjamin Lewis – ICEL Karlo Broussard – The Saints Pray for YouSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.