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Join Anna Mitchell and Matt Swaim for the Son Rise Morning show for Holy Thursday!

The Resurrection is a reality that we experience today in the here and now. It is not just something that happened in the past. We can have hope in Jesus Christ. Listen to Fr. Frank Donio, S.A.C share more in this segment from the Son Rise Morning Show on Sacred Heart Radio, in his reflection on Pope Francis' homily from the Easter Vigil, 2024. The Resurrection gives us great hope, this is what we celebrate at Easter.‘Brothers and sisters, Jesus is our Pasch. He is the One who brings us from darkness into light, who is bound to us forever, who rescues us from the abyss of sin and death, and draws us into the radiant realm of forgiveness and eternal life. Brothers and sisters, let us look up to him! Let us welcome Jesus, the God of life, into our lives, and today once again say “yes” to him. Then no stone will block the way to our hearts, no tomb will suppress the joy of life, no failure will doom us to despair. Brothers and sisters, let us lift our eyes to him and ask that the power of his resurrection may roll away the heavy stones that weigh down our souls. Let us lift our eyes to him, the Risen Lord, and press forward in the certainty that, against the obscure backdrop of our failed hopes and our deaths, the eternal life that he came to bring is even now present in our midst.Sister, brother, let your heart burst with jubilation on this night, this holy night! Together let us sing of Jesus' resurrection: “Sing to him, everything sing to him: rivers and plains, deserts and mountains … Sing to the Lord of life, risen from the tomb, more brilliant than a thousand suns. All peoples beset by evil and plagued by injustice, all peoples displaced and devastated: on this holy night cast aside your songs of sadness and despair. The Man of Sorrows is no longer in prison: he has opened a breach in the wall; he is hastening to meet you. In the darkness, let an unexpected shout of joy resound: He is alive; he is risen! And you, my brothers and sisters, small and great ... you who are weary of life, who feel unworthy to sing… let a new flame be kindled in your heart, let new vitality be heard in your voice. It is the Pasch of the Lord, brothers and sisters; it is the feast of the living” (J-Y. QUELLEC, Dieu face nord, Ottignies, 1998, 85-86).” (From Easter Vigil homily by Pope Francis, 2024) Notes:Jubilee ResourcesRead Pope Francis' Homily HereOn Mission: Easter Vigil and Easter Traditions Follow us:The Catholic Apostolate CenterThe Center's podcast websiteInstagramFacebookApple PodcastsSpotify Fr. Frank Donio, S.A.C. also appears on the podcast, On Mission, which is produced by the Catholic Apostolate Center and you can also listen to his weekly Sunday Gospel reflections. Follow the Center on Facebook, Instagram, X (Twitter), and YouTube to remain up-to-date on the latest Center resources.

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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...

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...

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...

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...

 "One image remained fixed in the minds of the disciples: the cross. That is where everything ended. That is where the end of everything was centered. But in a little while, they would discover a new beginning right there, in the cross. Dear brothers and sisters, this is how God's hope germinates. It is born and reborn in the black holes of our disappointed expectations — and hope, true hope, instead, never disappoints. Let us think precisely about the cross: out of the most terrible instrument of torture, God wrought the greatest sign of his love. Having become the tree of life, that wood of death reminds us that God's beginnings often begin with our endings. Thus, he loves to work wonders. So today, let us look at the tree of the cross so that hope might germinate in us  — that everyday virtue, that silent, humble virtue, but also that virtue that keeps us on our feet, that helps us move forward. It is not possible to live without hope. Let us think: Where is my hope? Today, let us look at the tree of the cross so that hope may germinate in us … that we may be healed of our sadness. And how many sad people there are! When I used to be able to go out to the streets — I cannot do it now because they do not allow me — but when I could go out to the streets in another diocese, I used to like watching people's faces. How many sad faces! Sad people, people talking to themselves, people walking alone with their phones, but without peace, without hope. And where is your hope today? It takes a bit of hope to be healed from the sadness that makes us ill, to be healed from the bitterness with which we pollute the Church and the world. Brothers and sisters, let us look  at the crucifix. And what do we see? We see Jesus naked, Jesus stripped, Jesus wounded, Jesus tormented. Is it the end of everything? That is where our hope is." (from “The Crucifix, well-spring of hope, Pope Francis, 2023).In the Catholic Church, the concept of Jubilee or ‘Holy Year' was used to declare special years for forgiveness and reconciliation. The first Jubilee was declared by Pope Boniface VIII on 22nd February 1300 (Feast of the Chair of St. Peter), to mark the beginning of that century. He later recommended it occurring every 100 years. This year the Church celebrates the Jubilee: Pilgrims of Hope. Follow us:The Catholic Apostolate CenterThe Center's podcast websiteInstagramFacebookApple PodcastsSpotify Fr. Frank Donio, S.A.C. also appears on the podcast, On Mission, which is produced by the Catholic Apostolate Center and you can also listen to his weekly Sunday Gospel reflections. Follow the Center on Facebook, Instagram, X (Twitter), and YouTube to remain up-to-date on the latest Center resources.

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...

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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!

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.

Happy feast of St. Isidore of Seville! On today's show, we look more at the story behind the Doctor of the Church who's known as the patron saint of the internet. 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 5th Sunday of Lent. Plus news, weather, sports, and more

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.

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…

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.

In this segment from the Son Rise Morning Show on Sacred Heart Radio, Fr. Frank Donio, S.A.C. reflects on the “Judgement as a Setting for Learning and Practicing Hope” section of Spe Salvi by Pope Benedict XVI.41. At the conclusion of the central section of the Church's great Credo—the part that recounts the mystery of Christ, from his eternal birth of the Father and his temporal birth of the Virgin Mary, through his Cross and Resurrection to the second coming—we find the phrase: “he will come again in glory to judge the living and the dead”. From the earliest times, the prospect of the Judgement has influenced Christians in their daily living as a criterion by which to order their present life, as a summons to their conscience, and at the same time as hope in God's justice. Faith in Christ has never looked merely backwards or merely upwards, but always also forwards to the hour of justice that the Lord repeatedly proclaimed. This looking ahead has given Christianity its importance for the present moment. In the arrangement of Christian sacred buildings, which were intended to make visible the historic and cosmic breadth of faith in Christ, it became customary to depict the Lord returning as a king—the symbol of hope—at the east end; while the west wall normally portrayed the Last Judgement as a symbol of our responsibility for our lives—a scene which followed and accompanied the faithful as they went out to resume their daily routine. As the iconography of the Last Judgement developed, however, more and more prominence was given to its ominous and frightening aspects, which obviously held more fascination for artists than the splendour of hope, often all too well concealed beneath the horrors. (From Spe Salvi, Pope Bendict XVI, 2007.) In the Catholic Church, the concept of Jubilee or ‘Holy Year' was used to declare special years for forgiveness and reconciliation. The first Jubilee was declared by Pope Boniface VIII on 22nd February 1300 (Feast of the Chair of St. Peter), to mark the beginning of that century. He later recommended it occurring every 100 years. This year the Church celebrates the Jubilee: Pilgrims of Hope. Notes:Jubilee ResourcesRead Spe Salvi hereOn Mission: PilgrimagesOn Mission: Shrines Follow us:The Catholic Apostolate CenterThe Center's podcast websiteInstagramFacebookApple PodcastsSpotify Fr. Frank Donio, S.A.C. also appears on the podcast, On Mission, which is produced by the Catholic Apostolate Center and you can also listen to his weekly Sunday Gospel reflections. Follow the Center on Facebook, Instagram, X (Twitter), and YouTube to remain up-to-date on the latest Center resources.

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 Fr. Rob Jack with more thoughts on the Seven Last Words of Christ. Plus news, weather, sports, and more...

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...

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.

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...

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...

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...

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...

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.

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...

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...

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.

Good morning! On today's show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell welcome Br. Guy Consolmagno from the Vatican Observatory to share thoughts from his new book, A Jesuit's Guide to the Stars. 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...

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.

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In this segment from the Son Rise Morning Show on Sacred Heart Radio, Fr. Frank Donio, S.A.C. reflects on the “Action and Suffering as Settings for Learning Hope” section of Spe Salvi by Pope Benedict XVI.35. All serious and upright human conduct is hope in action. This is so first of all in the sense that we thereby strive to realize our lesser and greater hopes, to complete this or that task which is important for our onward journey, or we work towards a brighter and more humane world so as to open doors into the future. Yet our daily efforts in pursuing our own lives and in working for the world's future either tire us or turn into fanaticism, unless we are enlightened by the radiance of the great hope that cannot be destroyed even by small-scale failures or by a breakdown in matters of historic importance. If we cannot hope for more than is effectively attainable at any given time, or more than is promised by political or economic authorities, our lives will soon be without hope. It is important to know that I can always continue to hope, even if in my own life, or the historical period in which I am living, there seems to be nothing left to hope for. Only the great certitude of hope that my own life and history in general, despite all failures, are held firm by the indestructible power of Love, and that this gives them their meaning and importance, only this kind of hope can then give the courage to act and to persevere. Certainly we cannot “build” the Kingdom of God by our own efforts—what we build will always be the kingdom of man with all the limitations proper to our human nature. (From Spe Salvi, Pope Bendict XVI, 2007.) In the Catholic Church, the concept of Jubilee or ‘Holy Year' was used to declare special years for forgiveness and reconciliation. The first Jubilee was declared by Pope Boniface VIII on 22nd February 1300 (Feast of the Chair of St. Peter), to mark the beginning of that century. He later recommended it occurring every 100 years. This year the Church celebrates the Jubilee: Pilgrims of Hope. Notes:Jubilee ResourcesRead Spe Salvi hereOn Mission: PilgrimagesOn Mission: Shrines Follow us:The Catholic Apostolate CenterThe Center's podcast websiteInstagramFacebookApple PodcastsSpotify Fr. Frank Donio, S.A.C. also appears on the podcast, On Mission, which is produced by the Catholic Apostolate Center and you can also listen to his weekly Sunday Gospel reflections. Follow the Center on Facebook, Instagram, X (Twitter), and YouTube to remain up-to-date on the latest Center resources.

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.

Happy feast of St. Cyril of Jerusalem! On today's show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell welcome Mike Aquilina to talk about the life and legacy of this great early Church Father. Other guest include Marlon De La Torre on evangelization and catechesis, and Fr. Tad Pacholczyk from the National Catholic Bioethics Center. Plus all the latest news, weather, sports, and more...

Happy St. Patrick's Day! On today's show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell discuss the life and legacy of the real St. Patrick with Fr. Patrick Briscoe. Other guests include Kevin Schmiesing with This Week in Catholic History, and Joseph Pearce to discuss the little-known St. Withburga, who shares a feast with St. Patrick. Plus news, weather, sports, and more...

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...

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.

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 to discuss the Temple and Christ's body. Plus all the latest news, weather, sports, and more...

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.

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...

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.

Today, Johnnette discusses the secondary instrument that we become through God as a benefit of his eternal beatitudes. We hear from a listener who shares about something he calls "rabboni" moments. For more information about Women of Grace go to www.womenofgrace.com

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

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, and 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…

In this segment from the Son Rise Morning Show on Sacred Heart Radio, Fr. Frank Donio, S.A.C. reflects on the “Prayer as a School of Hope” section of Spe Salvi by Pope Benedict XVI.32. A first essential setting for learning hope is prayer. When no one listens to me any more, God still listens to me. When I can no longer talk to anyone or call upon anyone, I can always talk to God. When there is no longer anyone to help me deal with a need or expectation that goes beyond the human capacity for hope, he can help me[25]. When I have been plunged into complete solitude ...; if I pray I am never totally alone. The late Cardinal Nguyen Van Thuan, a prisoner for thirteen years, nine of them spent in solitary confinement, has left us a precious little book: Prayers of Hope. During thirteen years in jail, in a situation of seemingly utter hopelessness, the fact that he could listen and speak to God became for him an increasing power of hope, which enabled him, after his release, to become for people all over the world a witness to hope—to that great hope which does not wane even in the nights of solitude. (From Spe Salvi, Pope Bendict XVI, 2007.) In the Catholic Church, the concept of Jubilee or ‘Holy Year' was used to declare special years for forgiveness and reconciliation. The first Jubilee was declared by Pope Boniface VIII on 22nd February 1300 (Feast of the Chair of St. Peter), to mark the beginning of that century. He later recommended it occurring every 100 years. This year the Church celebrates the Jubilee: Pilgrims of Hope. Notes:Jubilee ResourcesRead Spe Salvi hereOn Mission: PilgrimagesOn Mission: Shrines Follow us:The Catholic Apostolate CenterThe Center's podcast websiteInstagramFacebookApple PodcastsSpotify Fr. Frank Donio, S.A.C. also appears on the podcast, On Mission, which is produced by the Catholic Apostolate Center and you can also listen to his weekly Sunday Gospel reflections. Follow the Center on Facebook, Instagram, X (Twitter), and YouTube to remain up-to-date on the latest Center resources.