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Priesthood is a Vocation in the Catholic Church that men are united to Christ the Head and make present his healing work through the Sacraments. Priests are connected to the people they serve and particularly connected through 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 his Vocation story and practical advice for newly ordained priests.“Today is a day of great joy for the Church and for each of you who are being ordained as priests — together with your families, friends and companions in your years of formation. As the Rite of Ordination emphasizes in many places, the relationship between what we celebrate today and the People of God is fundamental. The depth, greatness and even duration of this divine joy that we now share are directly proportional to the bonds that exist and will deepen between you, who are being ordained, and the people from which you come, of which you remain a part and to which you are sent. I will dwell on this aspect, always keeping in mind that the identity of a priest depends on union with Christ, the Eternal High Priest.” - Pope Leo XIV, Homily for Mass of priestly ordination May 31, 2025.Notes:Jubilee ResourcesView Vocational Discernment ResourcesRead Pope Leo's Homily from Ordination MassVisit Pope Leo XIV resource pageOn Mission podcast: Holy Orders 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 a special Pentecost edition of the Son Rise Morning Show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell preview the readings for the feast day with Fr. Hezekias Carnazzo and Fr. Jonathan Duncan, discuss the Pentecost Sequence with Catherine Fishlock, and talk to Fr. Frank Donio about what Pentecost teaches us about missionary discipleship.

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

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

Good morning! On another special Summer best of edition of the Son Rise Morning Show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell talk to Bishop James Conley about a Catholic perspective on mental health. Other guests include Dr. Benjamin Reinhard on connections between the Gloria and the Lord of the Rings, and Dina Dwyer-Owens on how to keep your work checklist from defining you....

Good morning! On a special Summer best-of edition of the Son Rise Morning Show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell, they welcome Bishop Donald Hying to talk about his book "Love Never Fails," Brandon McGinley on his book, "The Prodigal Church, and Bishop Robert Barron on spiritual themes in the music of Bob Dylan. Plus news, weather, sports and more...

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

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

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

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Good morning! On a special Summer best-of edition of the Son Rise Morning Show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell share some of their favorite interviews, including Fr. John Gavin on how Justin Martyr tells us about what Mass looked like in the early Church, and Br. Guy Consolmagno on connections between his work as an astronomer and the spiritual exercises of St. Ignatius of Loyola. Plus news, weather, sports, and more...

Happy feast of St. Joan of Arc! On today's show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell talk to Liz Lev about artistic depictions of St. Joan through the centuries. Other guests include Fr. Jonathan Duncan from the Bone Church Revival podcast to preview the Sunday Mass readings, and Dr. Peter Kreeft to discuss his new book about joy. Plus news, weather, sports, and a whole lot more...

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

Good morning! On today's show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell welcome Fr. Peter Heasley to look at how to do Lectio Divina with the help of St. Augustine. Other guests include Kevin Prendergast on real friendship in a social media age, and Dr. John Bergsma with more thoughts on the Biblical roots of the Jubilee. Plus news, weather, sports, and more...

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

Pentecost celebrates the moment the Holy Spirit descended upon the Blessed Mother Mary and the disciples in the Upper Room, giving them the courage to proclaim the Gospel to all they encountered. Pentecost is the birthday of the Church and Mary's is known as the Mother of the Church. 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' Bull of Indiction for the Jubilee Year, Spes Non Confundit.24. Hope finds its supreme witness in the Mother of God. In the Blessed Virgin, we see that hope is not naive optimism but a gift of grace amid the realities of life. Like every mother, whenever Mary looked at her Son, she thought of his future. Surely she kept pondering in her heart the words spoken to her in the Temple by the elderly Simeon: “This child is destined for the falling and rising of many in Israel, and to be a sign that will be opposed, so that the inner thoughts of many will be revealed – and a sword will pierce your own soul too” (Lk 2:34-35). At the foot of the cross, she witnessed the passion and death of Jesus, her innocent son. Overwhelmed with grief, she nonetheless renewed her “fiat”, never abandoning her hope and trust in God. In this way, Mary cooperated for our sake in the fulfilment of all that her Son had foretold in announcing that he would have to “undergo great suffering, and be rejected by the elders, the chief priests, and the scribes, and be killed, and after three days rise again” (Mk 8:31). In the travail of that sorrow, offered in love, Mary became our Mother, the Mother of Hope. It is not by chance that popular piety continues to invoke the Blessed Virgin as Stella Maris, a title that bespeaks the sure hope that, amid the tempests of this life, the Mother of God comes to our aid, sustains us and encourages us to persevere in hope and trust.In this regard, I would note that the Shrine of Our Lady of Guadalupe in Mexico City is preparing to celebrate, in 2031, the fifth centenary of Our Lady's first apparition. Through Juan Diego, the Mother of God brought a revolutionary message of hope that she continues to bring to every pilgrim and all the faithful: “Am I not here, who am your Mother?” [20] That message continues to touch hearts in the many Marian shrines throughout the world, where countless pilgrims commend to the holy Mother of God their cares, their sorrows and their hopes. During the Jubilee Year, may these shrines be sacred places of welcome and privileged spaces for the rebirth of hope. I encourage all pilgrims to Rome to spend time in prayer in the Marian shrines of the City, in order to venerate the Blessed Mother and to implore her protection. I am confident that everyone, especially the suffering and those most in need, will come to know the closeness of Mary, the most affectionate of mothers, who never abandons her children and who, for the holy people of God, is “a sign of certain hope and comfort”. [21] (from Pope Francis' Bull of Indiction for the Jubilee Year, Spes Non Confundit) Notes:Jubilee ResourcesRead Spes Non Confundit hereVisit Pope Leo XIV resource pageView Pope Francis ResourcesView conclave resources here 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. Raymond De Souza to discuss Bl. Stefan Wyszynski on his feast day. Other guests include canon lawyer Fr. Philip-Michael Tangorra, and legal and political analyst Ken Craycraft. Plus all the latest news, weather, sports, and more… ***** Prayer of Saint Boniface Eternal God, the refuge and help of all your children,we praise you for all you have given us,for all you have done for us,for all that you are to us.In our weakness, you are strength,in our darkness, you are light,in our sorrow, you are comfort and peace.We cannot number your blessings,we cannot declare your love:For all your blessings we bless you.May we live as in your presence,and love the things that you love,and serve you in our daily lives;through Jesus Christ our Lord. ***** Fr. Raymond de Souza is online at fatherdesouza.com. Hugh Blane is online at clarisconsulting.net and legatus.org. Fr. Philip Larrey is online at philiplarrey.com. Cincinnati Right to Life is online at cincinnatirighttolife.org.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's a Son Rise Morning Show special on Catholic military chaplains to commemorate Memorial Day!. In our first hour, we remember the lives of Fr Joseph O'Callaghan, Fr James Sheeran, Fr Ignatius Maternowski and Fr Fabian Flynn. In hour 2, we feature the stories of Fr Aloysius Schmitt, Fr William Corby, Fr Vincent Capodanno, Fr Francis Duffy and Fr Emil Kapaun.

Celebrating the feast of St. Augustine of Canterbury, the significance of the Ascension, and more…

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

On a special best-of edition of the Son Rise Morning Show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell talk to Jeff Cavins about how to read the Bible as a Catholic, Steve Ray on boats and ships in the Bible, Sarah Christmyer on key women of the Old Testament, and more

Celebrating the feast of St. Rita of Cascia, tips for your Memorial Day menu, and more…

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

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

Happy feast of St. Bernadine of Siena! On today's show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell welcome Dr. Matthew Bunson to discuss his life and witness. Other guests include Fr. Augustine Wetta with more thoughts from St. Benedict on humility, and Kris McGregor to reflect on the Office of Readings. Plus all the latest news, weather, sports, and more...

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

Good morning! On today's show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell welcome Dr. Matthew Bunson to discuss his new biography of Pope Leo XIV. Other guests include Rita Heikenfeld with a Peruvian recipe to celebrate the new pope, and Mike Aquilina to discuss the significance of our new Holy Father's papal motto. Plus news, weather, sports, and a whole lot more...

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

Good morning! On today's show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell continue their discussion with Andrew Petiprin about how the Church is bigger on the inside than she appears from the outside. Other guests include Bobby Schindler from the Life and Hope Network, and Fr. Hezekias Carnazzo from the Institute of Catholic Culture and Fr. Jonathan Duncan from the Diocese of Charleston to preview the Sunday Mass readings. Plus news, weather, sports, and more...

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

Celebrating the feast of St. Isidore the Farmer, foods and herbs from the Bible, and more…

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

Mary stood at the foot of the cross as her son, Jesus Christ, died in front of her. Despite this great anguish she experienced, she offers us an example of hope that God provides and will always prevail. 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' Bull of Indiction for the Jubilee Year, Spes Non Confundit.24. Hope finds its supreme witness in the Mother of God. In the Blessed Virgin, we see that hope is not naive optimism but a gift of grace amid the realities of life. Like every mother, whenever Mary looked at her Son, she thought of his future. Surely she kept pondering in her heart the words spoken to her in the Temple by the elderly Simeon: “This child is destined for the falling and rising of many in Israel, and to be a sign that will be opposed, so that the inner thoughts of many will be revealed – and a sword will pierce your own soul too” (Lk 2:34-35). At the foot of the cross, she witnessed the passion and death of Jesus, her innocent son. Overwhelmed with grief, she nonetheless renewed her “fiat”, never abandoning her hope and trust in God. In this way, Mary cooperated for our sake in the fulfilment of all that her Son had foretold in announcing that he would have to “undergo great suffering, and be rejected by the elders, the chief priests, and the scribes, and be killed, and after three days rise again” (Mk 8:31). In the travail of that sorrow, offered in love, Mary became our Mother, the Mother of Hope. It is not by chance that popular piety continues to invoke the Blessed Virgin as Stella Maris, a title that bespeaks the sure hope that, amid the tempests of this life, the Mother of God comes to our aid, sustains us and encourages us to persevere in hope and trust.In this regard, I would note that the Shrine of Our Lady of Guadalupe in Mexico City is preparing to celebrate, in 2031, the fifth centenary of Our Lady's first apparition. Through Juan Diego, the Mother of God brought a revolutionary message of hope that she continues to bring to every pilgrim and all the faithful: “Am I not here, who am your Mother?” [20] That message continues to touch hearts in the many Marian shrines throughout the world, where countless pilgrims commend to the holy Mother of God their cares, their sorrows and their hopes. During the Jubilee Year, may these shrines be sacred places of welcome and privileged spaces for the rebirth of hope. I encourage all pilgrims to Rome to spend time in prayer in the Marian shrines of the City, in order to venerate the Blessed Mother and to implore her protection. I am confident that everyone, especially the suffering and those most in need, will come to know the closeness of Mary, the most affectionate of mothers, who never abandons her children and who, for the holy people of God, is “a sign of certain hope and comfort”. [21] (from Pope Francis' Bull of Indiction for the Jubilee Year, Spes Non Confundit) Notes:Jubilee ResourcesRead Spes Non Confundit hereView Pope Francis ResourcesView conclave resources here 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 continue to unpack the busy first days of the pontificate of Pope Leo XIV. Guests include Gary Zimak with more thoughts from Scripture on overcoming worry, and canon lawyer Fr. Philip-Michael Tangorra. Plus all the latest news, weather, sports, and more...

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

Celebrating the feast of Our Lady of Fatima, the latest on Pope Leo XIV, and more…

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

What Pope Leo XIV was up to this weekend, This Week in Catholic History, and more…

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

On today's show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell unpack the events of the past 24 hours from Rome and get to know Pope Leo XIV with Dr. Matthew Bunson, Fr. Patrick Briscoe, Ken Craycraft, and other experts on aspects of the new papacy. Plus news, weather, sports, and more

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

Good morning! As the conclave continues, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell continue to cover events from Rome leading up to the election of a new pope. We'll share the latest on the ballots cast earlier this morning, and tap into some of the coverage that EWTN is doing on location from the Eternal City. Plus news, weather, sports, and more...

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

The Annunciation, where the Angel Gabriel appeared to the Blessed Virgin Mary and Jesus Christ was incarnated, is a prime example of how Mary knew to trust God and place her hope in him. 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' Bull of Indiction for the Jubilee Year, Spes Non Confundit.24. Hope finds its supreme witness in the Mother of God. In the Blessed Virgin, we see that hope is not naive optimism but a gift of grace amid the realities of life. Like every mother, whenever Mary looked at her Son, she thought of his future. Surely she kept pondering in her heart the words spoken to her in the Temple by the elderly Simeon: “This child is destined for the falling and rising of many in Israel, and to be a sign that will be opposed, so that the inner thoughts of many will be revealed – and a sword will pierce your own soul too” (Lk 2:34-35). At the foot of the cross, she witnessed the passion and death of Jesus, her innocent son. Overwhelmed with grief, she nonetheless renewed her “fiat”, never abandoning her hope and trust in God. In this way, Mary cooperated for our sake in the fulfilment of all that her Son had foretold in announcing that he would have to “undergo great suffering, and be rejected by the elders, the chief priests, and the scribes, and be killed, and after three days rise again” (Mk 8:31). In the travail of that sorrow, offered in love, Mary became our Mother, the Mother of Hope. It is not by chance that popular piety continues to invoke the Blessed Virgin as Stella Maris, a title that bespeaks the sure hope that, amid the tempests of this life, the Mother of God comes to our aid, sustains us and encourages us to persevere in hope and trust.In this regard, I would note that the Shrine of Our Lady of Guadalupe in Mexico City is preparing to celebrate, in 2031, the fifth centenary of Our Lady's first apparition. Through Juan Diego, the Mother of God brought a revolutionary message of hope that she continues to bring to every pilgrim and all the faithful: “Am I not here, who am your Mother?” [20] That message continues to touch hearts in the many Marian shrines throughout the world, where countless pilgrims commend to the holy Mother of God their cares, their sorrows and their hopes. During the Jubilee Year, may these shrines be sacred places of welcome and privileged spaces for the rebirth of hope. I encourage all pilgrims to Rome to spend time in prayer in the Marian shrines of the City, in order to venerate the Blessed Mother and to implore her protection. I am confident that everyone, especially the suffering and those most in need, will come to know the closeness of Mary, the most affectionate of mothers, who never abandons her children and who, for the holy people of God, is “a sign of certain hope and comfort”. [21] (from Pope Francis' Bull of Indiction for the Jubilee Year, Spes Non Confundit) Notes:Jubilee ResourcesRead Spes Non Confundit hereView Pope Francis ResourcesView conclave resources here 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! As the conclave begins today, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell continue their coverage of the events in Rome leading up to the election of the Holy Father. Guests include Dr. George Harne of Christendom College to talk about why the "Veni Creator Spiritus" is one of the signature prayers of the conclave, and canon lawyer Fr. Philip-Michael Tangorra from the Diocese of Paterson. Plus news, weather, sports, and a whole lot more...

Good morning! On today's show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell continue to cover the events in Rome leading up to the conclave. Guests include Fr. Boniface Hicks with more thoughts on personal prayer from the saints, and Kris McGregor from Discerning Hearts to reflect on the Office of Readings. Plus all the latest news, weather, sports and more...

Good morning! On today's show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell welcome Dr. Matthew Bunson from EWTN News, Fr. Patrick Briscoe from Our Sunday Visitor, Teresa Tomeo from Catholic Connection and Brendan Hodge from The Pillar to look at the biggest stories headed into this week's conclave to elect a new pope. Fr. John Gavin also joins us to share more wisdom from the Church Fathers. Plus news, weather, sports and more…

Happy feast of St. Athanasius of Alexandria! On today's show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell discuss his role in implementing the Council of Nicea. Guests include Dr. Matthew Bunson with more insights into the cardinal electors, Andrew Petiprin with more thoughts on how the Catholic Faith is not a mere ideology, and Fr. Jonathan Duncan from the Bone Church Revival podcast and Fr. Hezekias Carnazzo from the Institute of Catholic Culture to preview the Sunday Mass readings. Plus news, weather, sports, and more...

Celebrating the feast of St. Joseph the Worker, 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 on A.I. and counseling, and Gary Michuta from Hands On Apologetics.

Celebrating the feast of Pope St. Pius V, the power of the Communion of Saints, and more…