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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.

Good morning, and happy Feast of Isidore of Seville! On today’s show, Anna talks to Dr. Matthew Bunson about this great bishop and Doctor of the Church. We preview the Mass readings for the 5th Sunday of Lent with Fr. Hezekias Carnazzo and Fr. Jonathan Duncan. Plus news, weather, sports and more… Jeanne Mancini – emcee for Pregnancy Center Plus Brendan Hodge – The Pillar Dr. Matthew Bunson – EWTN’s Doctors of the Church series Fr. Hezekias Carnazzo – Institute of Catholic Culture Fr. Frank Donio – Catholic Apostolate Center Fr. Boniface Hicks – FatherBoniface.org Bobby Schindler – Life and Hope Network Fr. Jonathan Duncan – Bone Church Revival Podcast Joseph Pearce – JPearce.co / YouTube Channel Steve Weidenkopf – New book, CanceledSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Good morning! On today’s show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell welcome Rita Heikenfeld to share more Lenten recipes. Other guests include Courtney Brown from Ruah Woods, Gary Michuta from Hands on Apologetics, and Dr. John Bergsma with more thoughts on the Biblical origins of the Jubilee year. 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. ***** Fr Donald Haggerty’s new book is The Hour of Testing Full list of guestsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Good morning! On today’s show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell welcome Gary Zimak to continue his series on the theme of giving up worry for Lent. Other guests include Karlo Broussard from Catholic Answers, and an extended conversation with Bishop Robert Casey, who will soon be installed as the new Archbishop of Cincinnati. Plus news, weather, sports, and 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. ***** The Installation Mass of Bishop Robert Casey will take place Thursday, April 3rd, at 2PM. Watch the live stream here. Brady Stiller, author of Your Life is a Story: GK Chesterton and the Paradox of Freedom 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 Steve Ray to talk about lamps and torches in the Bible. Other guests include Fr. Boniface Hicks with more thoughts on personal prayer, and Jeannie Mancini to discuss the importance of pro-life pregnancy centers. Plus all the latest news, weather, sports, and more… ***** Prayer to St. Jude for the sick St. Jude, you witnessed the healing power of our Lord Jesus. You saw His compassion for the sick and dying. You yourself touched the sick, shared the sorrows of the mournful, and encouraged the despairing. You received this authority and healing power to work wonders, to cure the incurable, to make people whole. We ask you to intercede with our brother, Jesus, to send His saving grace to heal the sickness and suffering of all who are ill, to uplift their despondent spirits, and to instill hope in their hearts. Amen. ***** Dr. Edward Sri discussed Foundations of Faith: a Journey Through the Catechism Dr. Benjamin Reinhard, author of The High Hallow: Tolkien’s Liturgical Imagination Full list of guestsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We’re 75% of the way there towards our Lenten giving goal! We need just a few more donations to get us over the finish line before Easter… if you can make a gift of $25, $50, $100, or even more to help us out, we’d be incredibly grateful! Give online here. And THANK YOU! ***** Good morning! On today’s show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell continue to look at the Lenten sermons of St. John Henry Newman with Stephanie Mann. Other guests include Brendan Hodge from The Pillar to look at vocations statistics from Germany, and Kevin Schmiesing with This Week in Catholic History. Plus news, weather, sports and a whole lot more… ***** St. Ignatius of Loyola’s Prayer Against Anxiety O Christ Jesus,when all is darknessand we feel our weakness and helplessness,give us the sense of Your presence,Your love, and Your strength.Help us to have perfect trustin Your protecting loveand strengthening power,so that nothing may frighten or worry us,for, living close to You,we shall see Your hand,Your purpose, Your will through all things. ***** Full list of guestsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Good morning! On today’s show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell welcome Fr. Philip Larrey to share more thoughts on what the Vatican has to say about artificial intelligence.. Other guests include 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… ***** 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. ***** 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 remember the life and witness of Mother Angelica on the 9th anniversary of her passing. Guests include Rita Heikenfeld with more meatless recipe ideas for Lent, Dr. John Bergsma with thoughts on the Jubilee in the Bible, and Courtney Brown from Ruah Woods with reflections on the Theology of the Body. Plus news, weather, sports, and more…***** The Sign of the Cross in Hawaiian Ma ka Inoa o ka Makua, a o ke Keiki, a me ka ‘Uhane Hemolele. ***** Mother Angelica’s Prayer for EWTN May this first Catholic satellite television network be a tribute to the beauty of Your Church. May Your Son, the Eternal Word, be glorified through this great work of Your Hands. Bless all the programs that will issue forth from its facilities. Just as Your Word issues forth from You, Lord Father, may that same Word touch each heart that listens to this network. Let Your Spirit work with freedom through every teacher who proclaims Your Truth and Your Church. Bestow upon this network the power to inspire men to seek holiness of heart, zeal for the extension of Your Church, courage to seek after justice and human rights, and patience to endure persecution. May Your Paternal blessing always rest upon it. Amen. ***** A Baseball Prayer God grant me wisdom, to tell a strike from a ball, to know where to throw and never to fall. Keep me on the baseline, running straight and true and I’ll look for your sign, to stretch one into two. God give me vision, to see every pitch, and if a player needs help, then I will see which. Let me always hustle, so I’ll be at my best and take pride in myself, in sports, and the rest. God be my strength, when I throw the ball when I’m far from home plate or against a wall. So I never miss a base, God, please guide my feet, bring me home safely, so my job is complete. When I help younger players, let me always give praise, so they’ll see You in me, in all my ways. God please guide our coach, to be fair and smart, to teach us to be good, let it come from his heart. Let me take a loss, just as well as a win, to do any less is surely a sin. As long as I play, let me make my parents proud, as proud as I am, when they yell MY name out loud. However my games end, let me always have fun and if Heaven has All Stars, I want to be one. When my games here are over and my seasons are done, let me play on Your team, God, Just like your Son. ***** RECIPES FROM RITA: Chicken Tinga with Lime Crema and Blistered tortillas Ingredients:1 medium yellow or white onion, chopped – 1 good cup2 cloves garlic, minced, or more to taste1/3 cup chipotle peppers in adobo sauce (about 3 peppers)1 teaspoon dried oregano3/4 teaspoon ground cumin, or more to taste3/4 cup fire roasted tomatoes, crushed, or more to taste1/4 to 1/2 cup chicken brothSalt to tasteShredded cooked chicken – about 4 cups8 six inch tortillas, flour or corn Filling InstructionsFilm a skillet with olive oil over medium heat.Add onion and cook until fairly translucent.Stir in garlic and cook a minute or so.Stir in chipotles in adobo. Start with half of the amount, and then after cooking, add more if you like since these are pretty hot.Add oregano, cumin, tomatoes and broth. Start with 1/4 cup broth and add more at the end if mixture is too thick. Bring to a boil, then to a simmer and cook about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.Pour mixture into blender. Careful now, mixture is hot and tends to spatter upwards. I place a paper towel on the top. Blend until smooth.Taste and add more chipotles in adobo if you like.Put blended sauce back into the pan, then stir in chicken and cook over low heat until chicken is hot and well coated, about 5 minutes or so.Add more broth if you like – I usually don’t since we like a thicker Tinga. Tortilla Instructions:Easy peasy: turn burner on stove to medium, then place tortilla on top, turning after a few seconds to blister it a bit. I used flour tortillas but you can use corn tortillas. Don’t linger while blistering the tortillas as they will get dry fairly quick. Lime crema:1 cup sour cream1 cup mayonnaiseChipotles in adobo, to taste (puree first)Lime juice to tasteSalt to tasteChopped parsley – optional Instructions:Just mix everything together. More garnishes:Chopped cabbage, guacamole or avocado, fresh cilantro, green or red onion or onion chives, crumbled Cotija cheese or Mexican blend cheese To serve:Top tortillas with chicken and garnish as desired. Serve with wedge of lime. ***** Brady Stiller, author of Your Life is a Story: GK Chesterton and the Paradox of Freedom Full list of guestsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Good morning! On today’s show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell continue their series with Fr. Rob Jack unpacking the Seven Last Words of Christ. Other guests include Gary Zimak with more thoughts on giving up worry for Lent, and canon lawyer Fr. Phillip-Michael Tangorra. Plus news, weather, sports, and more… ***** A Prayer for Grace and Guidance O Lord God almighty, who has brought to us to the beginning of this day, defend us in the same by Your power; that we may not this day fall into any sin, but that all our thoughts, words, and works may be directed to the fulfillment of Your will. Through our Lord Jesus Christ, Your Son, who lives and reigns with You in the unity of the Holy Spirit, God, world without end. Amen. ***** Brady Stiller, author of Your Life is a Story: GK Chesterton and the Paradox of Freedom Cincinnati Right to Life is online at cincinnatirighttolife.org. Full list of guestsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Annunciation is a big feast day for us at Sacred Heart Radio, as we make it our mission to announce the Good News of Jesus Christ across multiple media platforms! To make a $25 gift to support our work today, click here. ***** Happy Feast of the Annunciation! On today’s show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell welcome Dr. Benjamin Lewis, Danielle Bean, and others, to discuss the significance of Gabriel’s appearance to Mary at the moment of the incarnation. Other guests include Fr. Boniface Hicks with more thoughts on personal prayer, and Kris McGregor to reflect on the Office of Readings. Plus news, weather, sports, and more… ***** Collect for the Solemnity of the Annunciation O God, who willed that your Word should take on the reality of human flesh in the womb of the Virgin Mary, grant, we pray, that we, who confess our Redeemer to be God and man, may merit to become partakers even in his divine nature. 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 Full list of guestsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Good morning! On today’s show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell welcome Kevin Schmiesing for a look at the archives of This Week in Catholic History. Other guests include Brendan Hodge from The Pillar, and Stephanie Mann to look at more Lenten reflections from St. John Henry Newman. Plus news, weather, sports, and 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. ***** Info on the Vigil Project at this Thursday’s Eucharistic Revival night at St. Xavier High School can be found here. Fr. Phillip Larrey is online at philiplarrey.com. Full list of guestsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We still need help to hit our Lenten Membership Drive goal; if you didn’t have a chance to give yet, there’s still time! If you appreciate all that you’ve received through Sacred Heart Radio over the past 24 years, including a live daily Catholic morning radio show to help you start your day a better way, please consider making a one-time or persevering gift to help us keep spreading the Good News of Jesus Christ across multiple media platforms! Make your gift now to support Sacred Heart Radio and the Son Rise Morning Show ***** Good morning! On today’s show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell welcome Bobby Schindler from the Life and Hope Network to share more ways to protect the dignity of the medically vulnerable. Other guests include 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 all the latest news, weather, sports and more… ***** Br. Guy Consolmagno, author of A Jesuit’s Guide to the Stars John Zaller discussed Catholic stories from the Titanic. Fr. Philip Larrey is online at philiplarrey.com. Full list of guestsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today is the last day of our Lenten Membership Drive! We have a long way to go to hit our goal, and we need your help today to do it! If you appreciate all that you’ve received through Sacred Heart Radio over the past 24 years, including a live daily Catholic morning radio show to help you start your day a better way, please consider making a one-time or persevering gift to help us keep spreading the Good News of Jesus Christ across multiple media platforms! Make your gift now to support Sacred Heart Radio and the Son Rise Morning Show ***** Happy feast of St. Joseph! On today’s show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell welcome Dr. Benjamin Lewis from ICEL to unpack a hymn to St. Joseph from the Liturgy of the Hours. Other guests include Gary Zimak with more ideas on how to give up worry for Lent, and Fr. Joseph Mary Wolfe to discuss a free talk on Confession he’s giving through the Institute of Catholic Culture. Plus news, weather, sports, and more… ***** Prayer to St. Joseph by Pope Pius X Glorious St. Joseph, model of all who are devoted to labor, obtain for me the grace to work in the spirit of penance in expiation of my many sins; to work conscientiously by placing love of duty above my inclinations; to gratefully and joyously deem it an honor to employ and to develop by labor the gifts I have received from God, to work methodically, peacefully, and in moderation and patience, without ever shrinking from it through weariness or difficulty to work; above all, with purity of intention and unselfishness, having unceasingly before my eyes death and the account I have to render of time lost, talents unused, good not done, and vain complacency in success, so baneful to the work of God. All for Jesus, all for Mary, all to imitate thee, O patriarch St. Joseph! This shall be my motto for life and eternity. Amen. ***** Cincinnati Right to Life is online at cincinnatirighttolife.org. Fr. Joseph Mary Wolfe’s talk on Confession will be available through instituteofcatholicculture.org. Full list of guestsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Switch to Catholic Radio for Lent! Download our PDF, cut up the cards, and hand them out to your friends who are looking for something edifying to listen to during Lent… Switch to Catholic Radio for Lent – Download and Print ***** Good morning! On today’s show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell welcome actress Joelle Maryn to discuss her new book, “Become the Fire.” Other guests include Fr. Hezekias Carnazzo from the Institute of Catholic Culture and Fr. Jonathan Duncan from the Bone Church Revival podcast to preview the Mass readings for the 2nd Sunday of Lent. Plus news, weather, sports and more… ***** Morning prayer of John Henry Newman May the Lord support us all the day long,Till the shades lengthen and the evening comes,and the busy world is hushed, and the fever of life is over,and our work is done.Then in his mercy may he give us a safe lodging,and holy rest, and peace at the last. ***** Joelle Maryn, author of Become the Fire Fr. Tad Pacholczyk is online at ncbcenter.org. Fr. William Slattery, author of Enchanted by Eternity Full list of guestsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Switch to Catholic Radio for Lent! Download our PDF, cut up the cards, and hand them out to your friends who are looking for something edifying to listen to during Lent… Switch to Catholic Radio for Lent – Download and Print ***** Good morning! On today’s show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell talk to Rita Heikenfeld about more meatless recipe ideas for Lent. Other guests include Courtney Brown from Ruah Woods to discuss Theology of the Body, and Gary Michuta from Hands On Apologetics. Plus all the latest news, weather, sports, and more… ***** Prayer of St. Hilary of Poitiers Father, keep us from vain strife of words.Grant to us constant profession of the Truth!Preserve us in a true and undefiled faithso that we may hold fast to thatwhich we professed when we were baptizedin the Name of the Father, Son and Holy Spirit,that we may have Thee for our Father,that we may abide in Thy Sonand in the fellowship of the Holy Spirit.Through Jesus Christ, Our Lord. ***** RECIPES FROM RITA: WHOLE WHEAT SPAGHETTI WITH LEMON AND BASIL, TOPPED WITH SALMON AND TOASTED BREAD CRUMBS This is so yummy, and if you don’t have capers, no worries. They do lend a briny, sort of salty flavor which we love. Ingredients: Spaghetti 1/2 pound whole-wheat or regular spaghettiSeveral handfuls fresh baby spinach leaves, arugula, mixed greens – whatever – a good two cups or so 1 large clove garlic, minced2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil plus more for drizzling1-2 teaspoons dried basil 2-3 tablespoons lemon juice 1-3 tablespoons capers, rinsed – I used a generous 1 tablespoon and smooshed them down a bit1/2 teaspoon ea salt and pepper, plus more for seasoning Fish 1 tablespoon olive oil3-4 (4-ounce) pieces salmon For garnish: toasted bread crumbs and Parmesan Instructions Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil over high heat. Add the pasta and cook until tender but still firm to the bite, stirring occasionally, about 8 to 10 minutes. Right before it’s done, stir in greens to let them wilt a little bit. Now while the pasta is cooking, in a large bowl, stir together minced garlic, olive oil, basil, capers and lemon juice. Set aside until pasta is done. Meanwhile, cook the salmon. Drizzle a tablespoon of olive oil into a nonstick pan and get it hot over medium heat. Season fish to taste, then cook a couple minutes or so on each side – it won’t take long to cook. I usually let it cook to what I call the “cook line” before turning – look at the side of the fish and when it’s cooked halfway up, then turn. Don’t overcook!! After pasta is done, drain – just use tongs to pull the pasta and greens out of the water and let a little water cling to it – helps moisten the sauce. Put in large bowl, then add the garlic, olive oil, basil, capers and lemon juice. Toss and add salt and pepper. Drizzle with a bit more oil. Put on plates and serve salmon on top. Sprinkle with toasted bread crumbs and Parmesan. How to toast bread crumbs: Just heat a tiny bit of butter or olive oil in a skillet, stir in fresh bread crumbs until golden, stirring all the while. This only takes a couple of minutes. ***** Brady Stiller, author of Your Life is a Story Full list of guestsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Switch to Catholic Radio for Lent! Download our PDF, cut up the cards, and hand them out to your friends who are looking for something edifying to listen to during Lent… Switch to Catholic Radio for Lent – Download and Print ***** Good morning! On today’s show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell welcome John Kraemer from the Lego Church Project to discuss how kids can replace screen time with creative play during Lent. Other guests include Bill Schmitt on the rise of foul language in public discourse, and Dr. Benjamin Lewis to discuss a Lenten hymn from St. Gregory the Great. Plus news, weather, sports, and more… ***** A Prayer for God’s Protection O God, You are the preserver of men, and the keeper of our lives. We commit ourselves to Your perfect care on the journey that awaits us. We pray for a safe and auspicious journey. Give Your angels charge over us to keep us in all our ways. Let no evil befall us, nor any harm come to our dwelling that we leave behind. Although we are uncertain of what the days may bring, may we be prepared for any event or delay, and greet such with patience and understanding. Bless us O Lord, that we may complete our journey safely and successfully under Your ever watchful care. Amen. ***** Bill Schmitt is online at onword.net. Cincinnati Right to Life is online at cincinnatirighttolife.org. Dr. Kyle Washut is online at instituteofcatholicculture.org. John Kraemer is online at prayingbricks.substack.com. Full list of guestsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Switch to Catholic Radio for Lent! Download our PDF, cut up the cards, and hand them out to your friends who are looking for something edifying to listen to during Lent… Switch to Catholic Radio for Lent – Download and Print ***** Good morning! On today’s show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell welcome Fr. Boniface Hicks, O.S.B., to share more thoughts on personal prayer from the saints. Other guests include Kris McGregor from Discerning Hearts, and Marlon De La Torre from the Evangelization office in the Diocese of Columbus. Plus news, weather, sports, and more… ***** St. Francis of Assisi’s Prayer for Enlightenment Almighty, eternal, just, and merciful God, grant us in our misery [the grace] to do for You alone what we know You want us to do, and always to desire what pleases You. Thus, inwardly cleansed, interiorly enlightened, and inflamed by the fire of the Holy Spirit, may we be able to follow in the footprints of Your beloved Son, our Lord Jesus Christ. And, by Your grace alone, may we make our way to You, Most High, Who live and rule in perfect Trinity and simple Unity, and are glorified God all-powerful forever and ever. Amen. ***** Jackie Angel, author of Memorize Scripture Fr. Philip Larrey is online at philiplarrey.com. Fr. William Slattery, author of Enchanted by Eternity Dr. Benjamin Reinhard, author of The High Hallow: Tolkien’s Liturgical Imagination Brady Stiller, author of Your Life is a Story Full list of guestsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Switch to Catholic Radio for Lent! Download our PDF, cut up the cards, and hand them out to your friends who are looking for something edifying to listen to during Lent… Switch to Catholic Radio for Lent – Download and Print ***** Good morning! On today’s show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell welcome Brendan Hodge from the Pillar to talk about the breakdown of voting cardinals heading into the Spring. Other guests include Fr. John Gavin with more thoughts from the Church Fathers in the Catechism, and Stephanie Mann to begin a new Lenten series using excerpts from the writings of St. John Henry Newman. Plus news, weather, sports, and more… ***** A Prayer for Priests Gracious and loving God, we thank your 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. ***** Dr. Jared Ortiz, co-author of The Nicene Creed Full list of guestsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Switch to Catholic Radio for Lent! Download our PDF, cut up the cards, and hand them out to your friends who are looking for something edifying to listen to during Lent… Switch to Catholic Radio for Lent – Download and Print ***** Happy feast of Sts. Perpetua and Felicity! On today’s show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell welcome Mike Aquilina to discuss how their witness of martyrdom took the Roman world by storm. Other guests include Fr. Hezekias Carnazzo from the Institute of Catholic Culture and Fr. Jonathan Duncan from the Bone Church Revival podcast to preview the Mass readings for the First Sunday of Lent. Plus news, weather, sports, and more… ***** A Prayer of St. Thomas More Give me Your grace, good Lord, to set the world at nought, to set my mind fast upon You. And not to hang upon the blast of men’s mouths. To be content to be solitary. Not to long for worldly company, little and little utterly to cast off the world, and rid my mind of all the business thereof. Gladly to be thinking of God, piteously to call for His help, to lean unto the comfort of God, busily to labor to love Him. To have continually in mind the passion that Christ suffered for me; for His benefits incessantly to give Him thanks. To think my most enemies my best friends, for the brethren of Joseph could never have done him so much good with their love and favor as they did him with their malice and hatred. ***** Joseph Rule, author of Giovanni and the Fava Beans Full list of guestsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Switch to Catholic Radio for Lent! Download our PDF, cut up the cards, and hand them out to your friends who are looking for something edifying to listen to during Lent… Switch to Catholic Radio for Lent – Download and Print ***** Good morning! On today’s show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell welcome Rita Heikenfeld to share meatless Lenten recipe ideas. Other guests include Gary Michuta from Hands on Apologetics, Courtney Brown from Ruah Woods to share thoughts on Theology of the Body. Plus all the latest news, weather, sports, and a whole lot more… ***** Prayer to St. Joseph by Pope Pius X Glorious St. Joseph, model of all who are devoted to labor, obtain for me the grace to work in the spirit of penance in expiation of my many sins; to work conscientiously by placing love of duty above my inclinations; to gratefully and joyously deem it an honor to employ and to develop by labor the gifts I have received from God, to work methodically, peacefully, and in moderation and patience, without ever shrinking from it through weariness or difficulty to work; above all, with purity of intention and unselfishness, having unceasingly before my eyes death and the account I have to render of time lost, talents unused, good not done, and vain complacency in success, so baneful to the work of God. All for Jesus, all for Mary, all to imitate thee, O patriarch St. Joseph! This shall be my motto for life and eternity. Amen. ***** RECIPES FROM RITA: SLOW COOKER MAC AND CHEESE 1 pound elbow macaroni or your favorite short pasta. 4 cups/1 pound sharp cheddar cheese 2-1/2 cups whole milk and 1/2 cup heavy cream (or sub in all milk) 1/4 cup (4 tablespoons) butter 1 teaspoon salt or to taste 1/2 teaspoon black pepper or to taste 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder – optional but good – we like it To give it a kick – couple shakes cayenne powder or flakes. I usually add this after macaroni & cheese has finished cooking, so that I can scoop out some macaroni & cheese before adding it for those who don’t like heat. Instructions Cook macaroni per package instructions for al dente BUT make sure not to overcook the pasta, as it will cook more once placed in the slow cooker. Spray slow cooker with cooking spray or use a cooking bag. Turn on low and set timer for 2-1/2 hours then add the macaroni to the cooker. Add milk and cream to macaroni and stir to combine. Reserve 1-1/2 cups cheese for the last part of the recipe. Add the remaining cheese (2-1/2 cups) to cooker and stir. Add butter, salt, black pepper, and garlic powder to the macaroni and stir to combine. Place the lid on cooker and continue to cook for two hours on low, stirring occasionally. After the 2 hour mark, add the reserved cheese over the top of the macaroni and place the lid back on the slow cooker. Cook the mac and cheese for an additional 15 minutes or so just until the cheese has melted. Now stir in red pepper. Keep on warm setting until ready to serve. Tips: Can I use different cheese to make the recipe? American cheese and Velveeta cheese. They melt really well, and you end up with a very creamy cheese sauce. For a spicier flavor, use pepper jack cheese. You can also add a little parmesan cheese (or Romano) to give mac and cheese a little boost of flavor. Can I add other ingredients to the mac and cheese? How about broccoli or peas? Cook them before adding at the last minute. ***** Brady Stiller, author of Your Life is a Story: GK Chesterton and the Paradox of Freedom Full list of guestsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Switch to Catholic Radio for Lent! Download our PDF, cut up the cards, and hand them out to your friends who are looking for something edifying to listen to during Lent… Switch to Catholic Radio for Lent – Download and Print ***** Welcome to Ash Wednesday! As we begin Lent, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell welcome Gary Zimak to start our annual series on his book, “Give Up Worry for Lent.” Other guests include canon lawyer Fr. Philip-Michael Tangorra, and Karlo Broussard from Catholic Answers. Plus news, weather, sports, and more… ***** Pope St. Gregory the Great’s Acclaim To The Suffering Christ O Lord, You received affrontswithout number from Your blasphemers,yet each day You free captive soulsfrom the grip of the ancient enemy. You did not avert Your facefrom the spittle of perfidy,yet You wash souls in saving waters. You accepted Your scourging without murmur,yet through your meditationYou deliver us from endless chastisements. You endured ill-treatment of all kinds,yet You want to give us a sharein the choirs of angels in glory everlasting. You did not refuse to be crowned with thorns,yet You save us from the wounds of sin. In your thirst You accepted the bitterness of gall,yet You prepare Yourself to fill us with eternal delights. You kept silence under the derisive homagerendered You by Your executioners,yet You petition the Father for usalthough You are his equal in Divinity. You came to taste death,yet You were the Lifeand had come to bring it to the dead. ***** Dr. Ben Reinhard, author of The High Hallow: Tolkien’s Liturgical Imagination Cincinnati Right to Life is online at cincinnatirighttolife.org. Msgr. Charles Pope is online at blog.adw.org. Jackie Angel, author of Memorize Scripture Full list of guestsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Switch to Catholic Radio for Lent! Download our PDF, cut up the cards, and hand them out to your friends who are looking for something edifying to listen to during Lent… Switch to Catholic Radio for Lent – Download and Print ***** Happy Fat Tuesday! On today’s show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell share more traditions and recipes heading into the beginning of Lent tomorrow. Guests include Dr. John Cuddeback with more book suggestions for Lent, and Kris McGregor with reflections from the Office of Readings. Plus all the latest news, weather, sports and more… ***** Prayer to St. Joseph for the Unemployed Silent and well-known carpenter in Nazareth, model of workers, by the work of your hands you gave your contribution to the work of the Creator, you earned your living, and you provided for the needs of the Holy Family. Intercede for all workers, in the difficulties of their daily lives especially for the unemployed, in their anxieties for tomorrow, so that through the guidance of God, the great Architect and Builder, they all may use their strength and talents to make visible God’s new creation, to offer a concrete service to society, and to earn wages worthy of their efforts. With confidence and trust we make this prayer thru Jesus. Amen. ***** Dr. Ben Reinhard, author of The High Hallow: Tolkien’s Liturgical Imagination Haley Stewart, author of The Catholic Kids’ Cookbook Full list of guestsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Every year, we ask some of our regular radio friends to share Lenten reading recommendations to help give you ideas as you put together your own plan for Lent. Here are some of their ideas: Andrew Petiprin: –Prayer by Hans Urs Von Balthasar–The Portal of the Mystery of Hope by Charles Peguy–Sword of Honour by Evelyn Waugh Amy Welborn: –The daily readings from the Mass–The Habit of Being by Flannery O’Connor–Introduction to the Devout Life by St. Francis de Sales Danielle Bean: –No Greater Love – Edward Sri–The Power of Silence – Cardinal Robert Sarah–The Practice of the Presence of God – Br. Lawrence Amy Alznauer: The Complete Stories by Flannery O’Connor, specifically these short stories:-Temple of the Holy Ghost-A Good Man is Hard to Find-The Enduring Chill-Parker’s Back Ken Craycraft: –Let the Great World Spin by Callum McCann–Mariette in Ecstasy by Ron Hansen–The Five Wounds by Kirstin Valdez Quade Matt Swaim: –The Sign of the Cross by St. Francis de Sales–Selected Poems and Prose by Gerard Manley Hopkins–Humble Strength by Dr. Kevin Vost What are you reading for Lent this year? We’d love to hear from you!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Good morning! On today’s show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell welcome Bobby Schindler from the Life and Hope Network to share updates on threats to the medically vulnerable. Other guests include Fr. Hezekias Carnazzo from the Institute of Catholic Culture and Fr. Jonathan Duncan from the Bone Church Revival podcast to preview the Mass readings for the last Sunday in Ordinary Time before Lent. Plus news, weather, sports, and more… ***** A Prayer for Those Who Will Die Today Most Merciful Jesus, lover of souls, I pray You, by the agony of Your most Sacred Heart, and by the sorrows of Your Immaculate Mother, to wash in Your Most Precious Blood, the sinners of the world who are now in their agony, and who will die today. Heart of Jesus, once in agony, have mercy on the dying. Amen. ***** Msgr. Charles Pope is online at blog.adw.org. Full list of guestsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Good morning! On today’s show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell continue to provide updates on the health of Pope Francis. Guests include Rita Hiekenfeld with Mardi Gras recipes, Dr. John Bersgma with more Biblical background on the concept of Jubilee, and Gary Michuta from Hands On Apologetics. 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. ***** RECIPES FROM RITA: EASY CINNAMON SWIRL KING CAKE FOR MARDI GRAS This cinnamon scented cake is a good keeper at room temperature, covered. Now you can also wait until the cake cools and then carefully make a little hole to push the baby in before you frost the cake if you don’t want to bake plastic….. Ingredients Cake:1 box yellow cake mix, 15.25 oz.1 box vanilla instant pudding mix, 4 serving size1 teaspoon cinnamon2 tablespoons favorite neutral oil1-1/3 cups water2 large eggs1 plastic baby – optionalStreusel – combine together1/2 cup all purpose flour1/2 cup brown sugar, packed, light or dark1/2 cup nuts, chopped – optional but good1 tablespoon cinnamon1/4 cup butter, melted Instructions: Preheat oven to 375 degrees,Grease and flour 10” tube or Bundt pan.On low speed in mixer or by hand, blend cake mix, pudding mix, water and eggs.Beat either 2 minutes on medium speed or vigorously by hand.Spread 3/4 of the batter evenly in prepared pan.Sprinkle 2/3 cup streusel mixture over batter in pan.Spread remaining batter over streusel.Top with reserved streusel. Swirl into batter with a knife.Push baby in and keep it away from sides of the pan.Bake 40-50 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Check after 40 minutes.After removing from oven, take a knife or offset spatula and run it around the edges of the pan, including center. Let cool 15-20 minutes before frosting. Drizzle cooled cake with confectioner’s sugar glaze, then while glaze is still wet, sprinkle each section with the colored sugars: purple for justice, green for faith and yellow for power. MASTER RECIPE: CONFECTIONER’S SUGAR GLAZE Whisk together:1 cup confectioner’s sugar1/2 teaspoon vanilla1 tablespoon water or more as needed ***** Brady Stiller, author of Your Life is a Story Dr. Jared Ortiz, author of The Nicene Creed: A Scriptural, Historical, and Theological Commentary Full list of guestsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Good morning! On today’s show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell continue to update the Holy Father’s health and offer prayers for him and the whole Church. Guests include canon lawyer Fr. Philip-Michael Tangorra from the Diocese of Paterson, and Gary Zimak from Following the Truth. Plus news, weather, sports and more… ***** Prayer of St. John Vianney I love You, O my God, and my only desire is to love You until the last breath of my life.I love You, O my infinitely lovable God,and I would rather die loving You, than live without loving You.I love You, Lord, and the only grace I ask is to love You eternallyMy God, if my tongue cannot say in every moment that I love You,I want my heart to repeat it to You as often as I draw breath. ***** Brady Stiller, author of Your Life is a Story 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 share information about and prayers for the Holy Father. Guests include Kris McGregor from Discerning Hearts to reflect on the Office of Readings, and Fr. Boniface Hicks with more thoughts on personal prayer from the saints. Plus news, weather, sports, and more… ***** Suscipe Prayer of St. Ignatius Take, Lord, and receive all my liberty,my memory, my understanding,and my entire will,All I have and call my own.You have given all to me.To you, Lord, I return it.Everything is yours; do with it what you will.Give me only your love and your grace,that is enough for me. ***** Andrew Petiprin is online at spesalviinstitute.com. Fr. Philip Larrey is online at philiplarrey.com. Fr. Tad Pacholczyk is online at ncbcenter.org. Full list of guestsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Good morning! On today’s show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell continue to give updates on the health of Pope Francis, and call listeners to pray for him, and for the whole Church. They also dig into the archives of This Week in Catholic History with Kevin Schmiesing. Other guests include Teresa Tomeo from EWTN and Ave Maria Radio’s Catholic Connection, and Brendan Hodge from The Pillar. Plus news, weather, sports, and a whole lot more… ***** Prayer for Help from Jesus Lord, in every need let me come to You with humble trust saying, “Jesus, help me.”In all my doubts, perplexities, and temptations, Jesus, help me.In hours of loneliness, weariness, and trials, Jesus, help me.In the failure of my plans and hopes; in disappointments, troubles, and sorrows, Jesus, help me.When others fail me and Your grace alone can assist me, help me.When I throw myself on Your tender love as a father and savior, Jesus, help me.When my heart is cast down by failure at seeing no good come from my efforts, Jesus, help me.When I feel impatient and my cross irritates me, Jesus, help me.When I am ill and my head and hands cannot work and I am lonely, Jesus, help me.Always, always, in spite of weakness, falls, and shortcomings of every kind, Jesus, help me and never forsake me.Amen. ***** Matthew Leonard is online at scienceofsainthood.com. Fr. Philip Larrey is online at philiplarrey.com. Full list of guestsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Happy feast of St. Peter Damian! On today’s show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell talk to. Dr. Matthew Bunson about his legacy as a Doctor of the Church. They also welcome Fr. Hezekias Carnazzo from the Institute of Catholic Culture and Fr. Jonathan Duncan from the Bone Church Revival podcast to preview the Sunday Mass Readings. Plus news, weather, sports and more… ***** A Prayer to St. Peter Damian for Insomniacs St. Peter Damian, you were an insomniac for a long period of time. You understand how difficult it is to function after a sleepless night, how hard it is to be kind, understanding and loving when you are exhausted, how frustrating it is to be tired and unable to do your best. Please intercede for us before the throne of God and ask that if it be His will, they may be able to sleep at night and no longer suffer from insomnia. If it is not God’s will at this time, we ask for the grace to use any sleepless hours as a time of prayer, offering that sleeplessness for the souls who most need God’s love and mercy. ***** Dr. Ben Reinhard, author of The High Hallow: Tolkien’s Liturgical Imagination Fr. Tad Pacholczyk is online at ncbcenter.org. Full list of guestsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Good morning! On today’s show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell continue to share updates on the health of Pope Francis. Guests include Dr. John Bergsma with more thoughts on the Scriptural basis for the Jubilee year, Gary Michuta from Hands On Apologetics, and Rita Heikenfeld with Bible Foods. Plus news, weather, sports and more… ***** Suscipe Prayer of St. Ignatius of Loyola Take, Lord, and receive all my liberty,my memory, my understanding,and my entire will,All I have and call my own.You have given all to me.To you, Lord, I return it.Everything is yours; do with it what you will.Give me only your love and your grace,that is enough for me. ***** RECIPES FROM RITA Thirty Minute Vegetable Soup Need a hearty, easy and tummy filling soup for supper or to tote to lunch? Here’s a family favorite. 1 to 1-1/4 pounds ground chuck or round1 generous cup chopped onion1 generous teaspoon garlic1 jar chunky style pasta sauce, 19-28 oz1 quart beef broth, low sodium, fat free1 can chopped tomatoes and chilies, 14.5 oz if you like it spicy (OR 1 can diced tomatoes, 14.5 oz if you don’t want it spicy)16-20 oz, frozen soup vegetables, thawed (OR16 oz frozen mixed vegetables, thawed)Handful of fresh greens – spinach, chard, bok choy, escarole, etc. – optional but good Cheddar for garnish (opt) Saute meat, onions and garlic. Drain fat. Add everything else but spinach and cheese. For the pasta sauce, don’t add it all – go to taste. Bring to a boil. Lower to simmer 20 minutes or so until vegetables are tender. Toss in greens and cook 1 minute. Makes 8-10 generous servings. Tony Palazzolo’s version of Frisch’s vegetable soup “A result of over a dozen attempts, and I think it is very close to Frisch’s”, Tony, Anderson Township, wrote when he sent me this recipe a long time ago….. 4 tablespoons vegetable oil1 cup onion, diced1/2 cup ea. diced: carrots, celery1/2 cup ea. frozen vegetables: peas, corn, cut green beans, baby lima beans (can use canned baby limas)1 can, 14.5 oz, diced tomatoes with juice2 quarts beef broth1 quart water1/2 teaspoon ea. thyme, garlic powder3/4 teaspoon black pepper1 cup potato, diced1/4 cup pearl barley1/4 cup long grain riceSalt to taste In a large soup pot, sauté onion, carrot, and celery until onion is soft but not browned, about 10 minutes. Add rest of ingredients except potato, rice and barley. Bring to boil and lower to simmer partially covered for 30-45 minutes. Add potato, rice and barley, bring back to boil, lower to simmer, partially covered, for another 30 minutes or until potato, rice and barley are done. Add salt and pepper. More recipes from Rita at abouteating.com. ***** Brady Stiller, author of Your Life is a Story Full list of guestsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Good morning! On today’s show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell continue to share updates on how Pope Francis has been doing, and discuss how Catholic leaders have responded to the Trump administration’s announcement to radically expand access to IVF. Guests include Maria Johnson on saints who can serve as models for the second half of life, and Fr. Rob Jack on parallels between the “winter blahs” and the spiritual life. Plus news, weather, sports, and more… ***** A Morning Offering O Jesus, through the Immaculate Heart of Mary, I offer You my prayers, works, joys, and sufferings of this day in union with the Holy Sacrifice of the Mass throughout the world. I offer them for all the intentions of Your Sacred Heart: the salvation of souls, reparation for sin, and the reunion of all Christians. I offer them for the intentions of our bishops and of all Apostles of Prayer, and in particular for those recommended by our Holy Father this month. ***** Maria Johnson, author of A Beautiful Second Act: Saints Who Taught Me to Age with Grace Cincinnati Right to Life is online at cincinnatirighttolife.org.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Happy feast of Bl. Fra Angelico! On today’s show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell welcome art historian Liz Lev to discuss how he’s come to be invoked as patron saint of artists. Other guests include Steve Ray on the significance of the color white in the Bible, and Kris McGregor from Discerning Hearts to reflect on the Office of Readings. Plus news, weather, sports, and more… ***** A Prayer for the Sick Dear Jesus, Divine Physician and Healer of the sick, we turn to you in this time of illness. O dearest comforter of the troubled, alleviate our worry and sorrow with your gentle love, and grant us the grace and strength to accept this burden. Dear God, we place our worries in your hands. We place our sick under your care and humbly ask that you restore your servants to health again. Above all, grant us the grace to acknowledge your will and know that whatever you do, you do for the love of us. Amen. ***** Brady Stiller, author of Your Life is a Story Ben Reinhard, author of The High Hallow 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, S.J., to share more thoughts from the Church Fathers as quoted in the Catechism. Other guests include Kevin Schmiesing with This Week in Catholic History, and Bear Woznick on the virtue of perseverance. Plus news, weather, sports and more… ***** A Prayer to Our Lady, Health of the Sick Our Lady, Health of the Sick,I look to you for the comfort of a mother’s love,I pray to you on behalf of those who are sufferingand for my own healing needs.Mary, your love strengthens meand brings me peace. Our Lady, Health of the Sick,embrace all who are emotionally and physically ill that they may return togood health under your tender care. And please intercede for my veryspecial needs. (mention your needs here). Mary, your love strengthens me and brings me peace. Our Lady, Health of the Sick, pray for us. Amen. ***** Anthony Kolenc, author of Incarnate Full list of guestsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Happy Valentine’s Day! On today’s show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell separate a bit of the history from the legend, and also celebrate the feast of Sts. Cyril and Methodius, apostles to the Slavic peoples and developers of the Cyrillic alphabet. They also look ahead to the Mass readings for Septuagesima Sunday with Fr. Hezekias Carnazzo and Fr. Jonathan Duncan, plus news, weather, sports and more… ***** Collect for Sts. Cyril and Methodius O God, who enlightened the Slavic peoples through the brothers Saints Cyril and Methodius, grant that our hearts may grasp the words of your teaching, and perfect us as a people of one accord in true faith and right confession. 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.

Happy feast of Bl. James Miller! On today’s show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell discuss how this missionary from Wisconsin came to be recognized for his holiness and leadership. Guests include Gary MIchuta from Hands On Apologetics, Courtney Brown from Ruah Woods, and Rita Heikenfeld from About Eating to discuss Bible foods and herbs. Plus news, weather, sports, and more… ***** Prayer for the Intercession of Bl. James Miller O faithful Shepherd, Blessed Brother James Miller, FSC, as a Christian Brother and Lasallian missionary, you tilled the soil with your hands and invited Jesus Christ to till the soil of your soul. You became a sign of the love of Christ, the Good Shepherd for your students, and blessed their lives by your ministry. You stood firm and did not run from danger, bringing glory to God, His Church, your Lasallian family, and your martyrdom. Blessed Brother James, obtain from the heart of Jesus (make your request here), and pray for me, that I too may be a sign of Christ’s love. Teach me to faithfully till the soil of this life in this reality given to me by our Father, unafraid to stay with those God has given me, no matter the cost. Through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. ***** RECIPES FROM RITA Jane’s deluxe sugar cookies with sparkling sugar Ingredients:1 cup salted butter, softened (if using unsalted, add 1/4 teaspoon salt)1-1/2 cups confectioners’ sugar1 large egg1 teaspoon vanilla extract1/2 teaspoon almond extract2-1/2 cups all-purpose flour1 teaspoon baking soda1 teaspoon cream of tartarSparkling coarse sugar for sprinkling on top (optional) Instructions:Beat together butter, and salt if using, confectioners’ sugar, egg, vanilla and almond extracts until mixture is fluffy.Whisk together flour, baking soda and cream of tartar.Slowly blend in flour mixture with butter mixture. Dough will be very soft and must be chilled before baking.Roll dough out 1/4” thick between plastic wrap or parchment paper (sprinkle wrap with a bit of flour to prevent sticking) and chill in refrigerator from an hour to a day or 2.Preheat oven to 350.Remove dough from wrap and lay on lightly floured surface. Sprinkle top of dough very lightly with flour.Cut cookies out with favorite cutter. Reroll as necessary.Place an inch apart on ungreased or parchment lined cookie sheets.If you like, sprinkle with coarse or sanding sugar. If you’re going to frost them after they cool, don’t sprinkle with sugar.Bake 7-9 minutes or so until edges barely start to turn golden. The longer they bake the crisper they become after cooling.Yield depends. I got a good dozen and one half from a medium heart cookie cutter. Simple glazeWhisk together 2 cups confectioners’ sugar, 1 teaspoon vanilla and 3-4 tablespoons of water. Buttercream frostingBeat together 1 cup softened butter with 1-1/2 teaspoons vanilla.Add 4 cups confectioners’ sugar gradually, beating as you go to mix well.Add up to 1/4 cup heavy cream, again beating as you go and continue to beat until light and fluffy. ***** Brady Stiller, author of Your Life is a Story Full list of guestsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.