Son Rise Morning Show

Good morning! On today’s show, Matt Swaim welcomes Msgr. David LiPuma to discuss the sainthood cause of New York priest Fr. Nelson Baker. Other guests include Fr. John Gavin with more thoughts from St. Augustine on Christian maturity, and Kevin Schmiesing with This Week in Catholic History. Plus news, weather, sports, and more…

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An Advent Prayer

Come, long-expected Jesus. Excite in me a wonder at the wisdom and power of Your Father and ours. Receive my prayer as part of my service of the Lord who enlists me in God’s own work f...

Happy feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe! On today’s show, Matt Swaim welcomes Kris McGregor to share a selection from the Office of Readings focused on this appearance of the Virgin Mary in the Americas. Other guests include Fr. Hezekias Carnazzo and Fr. Jonathan Duncan to preview the Mass readings for Gaudete Sunday, and Andrew Petiprin on the proper way to understand the idea of dogmas. Plus news, weather, sports, and more…

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Collect for the Feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe

O God, Father of mercies, who placed your people under the sing...

Happy feast of Pope St. Damasus I! On today’s show, Matt Swaim welcomes Mike Aquilina to discuss the life and witness of one of the most influential popes of the early Church. Other guests include Rita Heikenfeld to discuss Rosemary on Bible Foods, and pastoral counselor Kevin Prendergast with tips on keeping a journal for prayer or personal growth. Plus news, weather, sports, and more…

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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...

Today is our one-day Advent Membership Drive!

We’re looking to raise $60,000 by day’s end, to close out 2025 well and put things on solid footing heading into the New Year. Please consider a one-time or recurring gift of $25 (in honor of Sacred Heart Radio’s 25th anniversary), or perhaps a gift of $100 or more to help us meet our goal.

Any gift of $250 or more gets you entered into a raffle for special seating next to Matt, Anna, or Fr. Wade Menezes for our 25th anniversary banquet in June! To give now, click here.

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Happy feast of St. Juan Diego! On today’s show, Matt Swaim welcomes Fr. Boniface Hicks to reflect on Our Lady’s appearance to  Juan Diego, that changed the shape of faith in the Americas. Other guests include Steve Ray on woes and curses in the Bible, and Kris McGregor with some Advent thoughts from St. Augustine. Plus news, weather, sports, and more…

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Collect for the Feast of St. Juan Diego

O God, who by means of Saint Juan Diego showed the love of the most holy Virgin Mary for your people, grant, through...

Happy feast of the Immaculate Conception! On today’s show, Matt Swaim welcomes Mike Aquilina to discuss how this concept can be found even from the earliest days of the Church. Other guests include Dale Ahlquist to share his new biography of GK Chesterton, and Kevin Schmiesing with This Week in Catholic History. Plus news, weather, sports, and more…

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The Memorare

Remember, O most gracious Virgin Mary, that never was it known that anyone who fled to thy protection, implored thy help, or sought thine intercession was left unaided.

Inspired by this...

Happy feast of Bl. Nicholas Steno! On today’s show, Matt Swaim discusses the extraordinary story of this Lutheran convert and pioneering scientist. Guests include Andrew Petiprin to continue our series on his book “The Faith Unboxed,” and Fr. Hezekias Carnazzo from the Institute of Catholic Culture and Fr. Jonathan Duncan from the Diocese of Charleston to preview the readings for the 2nd Sunday of Advent. Plus news, weather, sports, and more…

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A Prayer for Grace and Guidance

O Lord God almighty, who has brought to us to the beginning of this day, defend u...

Happy feast of St. John Damascene! On today’s show, Matt Swaim welcomes Dr. Matthew Bunson to discuss the teachings of one of the last Fathers of the Church. Other guests include Rita Heikenfeld with Bible Foods, Gary Michuta from Hands on Apologetics, and pastoral counselor Kevin Prendergast. Plus news, weather, sports, and more…

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Collect for the Feast of St. John Damascene

Grant, we pray, O Lord, that we may be helped by the prayers of the Priest Saint John Damascene, so that the true faith, which he excelled in teaching, may always be o...

Happy feast of St. Francis Xavier! On today’s show, Matt Swaim discusses the life and heroic witness of this great Jesuit missionary. Guests include Gary Zimak, author of “Find Peace in Advent,” and Ken Craycraft on the mystery of waiting for an already present Christ during Advent. Plus news, weather, sports, and more…

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Collect for the feast of St. Francis Xavier

O God, who through the preaching of Saint Francis Xavier won many peoples to yourself, grant that the hearts of the faithful may burn with the same zeal for the faith and that...

Good morning! On today’s show, Matt Swaim welcomes Kris McGregor from Discerning Hearts to share an Advent-themed reflection from the Office of Readings. Other guests include Bear Woznick with more challenges for Catholic men to be better husbands and fathers, and Steve Ray on “yes” and “no” in the Bible. Plus news, weather, sports, and more…

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Generosity Prayer of St. Ignatius

Lord, teach me to be generous.
Teach me to serve you as you deserve;
to give and not to count the cost,
to fight and not to heed the wounds,<...

Welcome to Advent! On today’s show, Matt Swaim welcomes Fr. John Gavin to talk more about the Church Fathers and Christian maturity. Other guests include Stephanie Mann on Robert Hugh Benson and Advent, and Kevin Schmiesing with This Week in Catholic History. Plus news, weather, sports, and more…

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An Advent Prayer

Come, long-expected Jesus. Excite in me a wonder at the wisdom and power of Your Father and ours. Receive my prayer as part of my service of the Lord who enlists me in God’s own work for justice.

Come...

Happy feast of St. Catherine of Alexandria! On today’s show, Matt Swaim welcomes Dr. Benjamin Lewis from the International Commission on English in the Liturgy to look at the collect prayer for today’s Mass. Other guests include Kris McGregor to reflect on what St. John Chrysostom had to say about Thanksgiving, and Fr. Boniface Hicks with more thoughts on personal prayer from the saints. Plus news, weather, sports, and more…

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Pope St. Gregory the Great’s Acclaim To The Suffering Christ

O Lord, You received affronts
without number from Your blasphem...

Good morning! On today’s show, Matt Swaim welcomes Fr. John Gavin, SJ, to share more thoughts from the Church Fathers on Christian maturity. Other guests include Teresa Tomeo from EWTN’s Catholic Connection, and Kevin Schmiesing with This Week in Catholic History. Plus news, weather, sports, and a whole lot more…

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Prayer of St. Anselm of Canterbury

O Lord my God.
Teach my heart this day,
where and how to find you.

You have made me and re-made me,
and you have bestowed on me all the good t...

Happy feast of the Presentation of the Blessed Virgin Mary! On today’s show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell welcome liturgical translator Dr. Benjamin Lewis from ICEL to reflect on a specific prayer for Our Lady’s feast day. Other guests include Andrew Petiprin, author of The Faith Unboxed, and Fr. Hezekias Carnazzo from the Institute of Catholic Culture and Fr. Jonathan Duncan from the Diocese of Charleston to preview the readings for this weekend’s feast of Christ the King. Plus news, weather, sports, and more…

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A Prayer to Our Lady, Health of the Sick

Good morning! On today’s show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell welcome Rita Heikenfeld to share more make ahead recipes for Thanksgiving. Other guests include Courtney Brown from Ruah Woods, Gary Michuta from Hands On Apologetics, and Fr. Robert Nixon, O.S.B., with reflections on silence from Thomas a Kempis. Plus news, weather, sports, and more…

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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...

Good morning! On today’s show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell welcome Bishop Frank Schuster from the Archdiocese of Seattle about the new status Pope Leo XIV recently gave to the Apostleship of the Sea. Other guests include Gary Zimak from Following the Truth, and Ken Craycraft, author of Citizens Yet Strangers. Plus news, weather, sports, and more…

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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 mou...

Good morning! On today’s show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell welcome Neena Gaynor to continue our series on the Works of Mercy. Other guests include Fr. Boniface Hicks with more thoughts on personal prayer from the saints, and Kris McGregor to reflect on a selection from the Office of Readings. Plus news, weather, sports, and more…

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St. Ignatius of Loyola’s Prayer Against Anxiety

O Christ Jesus,
when all is darkness
and we feel our weakness and helplessness,
give us the sense of Your presence,
Your love, and Your s...

Happy feast of St. Elizabeth of Hungary! On today’s show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell discuss why she’s seen as a model and intercessor for charitable work. Guests include Fr. John Gavin with more thoughts from the Church Fathers on Christian maturity, Kevin Schmiesing with This Week in Catholic History, and Teresa Tomeo from EWTN’s Catholic Connection. Plus news, weather, sports, and more…

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Collect for the Memorial of St. Elizabeth of Hungary

O God, by whose gift Saint Elizabeth of Hungary recognized and revered Christ in the poor, grant, through her inte...

Good morning! On today’s show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell welcome Andrew Petiprin to continue our series on his book, The Faith Unboxed. Other guests include Bobby Schindler from the Life and Hope Network, as well as 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…

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Prayer of St. Albert the Great

Govern my heart O Lord, lest it drift into useless and disordered thoughts. Do not permit me to become exce...

Happy feast of St. Francis Xavier Cabrini! On today’s show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell welcome Amy Cattapan to discuss Mother Cabrini’s role as a great spiritual teacher. Other guests include pastoral counselor Kevin Prendergast with more thoughts on grief from a Catholic perspective, and Rita Heikenfeld from About Eating with make-ahead mashed potatoes for Thanksgiving. Plus news, weather, sports, and more…

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Collect for the feast of St. Frances Xavier Cabrini

God our Father, who called Saint Frances Xavier Cabrini from Italy to serve the immigrants of America, by her example, teach...

Good morning! On today’s show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell welcome Dr. Matthew Bunson to share the latest from the U.S. Bishops’ meeting in Baltimore. Other guests include Karlo Broussard from Catholic Answers, and canon lawyer Fr. Philip-Michael Tangorra. Plus news, weather, sports, and more…

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Come, Holy Spirit

Come Holy Spirit, fill the hearts of your faithful and kindle in them the fire of your love. Send forth your Spirit and they shall be created. And You shall renew the face of the earth. 

O, God, who by the light o...

Happy feast of St. Martin of Tours! On today’s show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell welcome Dr. John Pepino to discuss St. Martin and his connection to Veterans Day. Other guests include Steve Ray on rods and staffs in the Bible, and Kris McGregor to reflect on a selection from the Office of Readings. Plus news, weather, sports, and a whole lot more…

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Collect for the feast of St. Martin of Tours

O God, who are glorified in the Bishop Saint Martin both by his life and death, make new, we pray, the...

Happy feast of Pope St. Leo the Great! On today’s show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell welcome Mike Aquilina to discuss why the first Pope Leo is one of the most impressive figures in all of Church history. Other guests include Fr. John Gavin with more on what the Church Fathers had to say about Christian maturity, and Kevin Schmiesing with This Week in Catholic History. Plus news, weather, sports, and more…

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Collect for the feast of Pope St. Leo the Great

O God, who never allow the gates of hell to prev...

Good morning! On today’s show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell welcome Andrew Petiprin to discuss more reasons why the Church is not an escape from reality. 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 all the latest news, weather, sports, and more…

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Prayer of St. Charles Borromeo

Almighty God, you have generously made known to man the mysteries of your life through Jesus Chri...

Good morning! On today’s show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell welcome pastoral counselor Kevin Prendergast to discuss a Catholic perspective on grief during this month dedicated to the Holy Souls. Other guests include Rita Heikenfeld with a recipe for “eggs in purgatory,” and Courtney Brown from Ruah Woods with more on how Theology of the Body help us understand the difference between humans and artificial intelligence. Plus news, weather, sports, and more…

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Prayer of St. John Eudes

O my Lord, what poor use I have made of creatures! Pardon me, O Lord! Hencefor...

Good morning! On this 5th of November, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell share a Catholic perspective on Guy Fawkes’ Day. Guests include Karlo Broussard from Catholic Answers, canon lawyer Fr. Philip-Michael Tangorra, and Ken Craycraft, author of Citizens Yet Strangers. Plus news, weather, sports, and more…

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St. Augustine’s Prayer to the Holy Spirit

Breathe in me, O Holy Spirit, that my thoughts may all be holy. Act in me, O Holy Spirit, that my work, too, may be holy. Draw my heart, O Holy Spirit, that I love but what is holy. Strength...

Happy feast of St. Charles Borromeo! On today’s show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell welcome Dr. Benjamin Lewis from the International Commission on English in the Liturgy to discuss some of the interesting details behind the translation of the collect prayer for today’s feast. Other guests include Greg Willits to discuss his new book on St. Louis de Montfort’s “Love of Eternal Wisdom,” and Kris McGregor to reflect on a selection from the Office of Readings connected to St. Charles Borromeo. Plus all the latest news, weather, sports, and more…

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Collect for the Memorial...

Happy feast of St. Martin de Porres! On today’s show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell discuss his legacy as one of the first saints from the Americas. Guests include Chris Altieri to discuss his new book on Pope Leo and Church reform, Brendan Hodge on the upcoming USCCB meeting in Baltimore, and Kevin Schmiesing with This Week in Catholic History. Plus news, weather, sports, and more…

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Collect for the feast of St. Martin de Porres

O God, who led Saint Martin de Porres by the path of humility to heavenly glory, grant that...

Happy All Hallow’s Eve! On today’s show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell welcome Dr. Matthew Bunson to discuss what you need to know about Catholicism in order to understand vampire mythology. Other guests include Andrew Petiprin with more thoughts on why we should’t treat the Church as an escape from the “real world,” and Mike Aquilina on the history behind All Saints Day. Plus news, weather, sports, and more…

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From a Prayer by St. Aelred of Rievaulx

Lord, may Thy good, sweet Spirit
descend into my heart,
and fashion ther...

Good morning! On today’s show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell welcome Paul Schrimption, author of “The Most Dangerous Man in England,” to discuss St. John Henry Newman ahead of him being declared a Doctor of the Church and a Patron Saint of Catholic Education this weekend. Other guests include pastoral counselor Kevin Prendergast to discuss a report on the mental health of priests, and Gary Michuta on how St. Paul evangelized. Plus news, weather, sports, and more…

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Prayer to St. Joseph for the Unemployed

Silent and well-known carpenter in Nazareth, model of workers...

On today’s show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell are joined by Sacred Heart Radio manager Bill Levitt to reflect on the passing this week of Fr. Rob Jack, a longtime member of the Sacred Heart Radio family, who poured countless hours into the mission of Catholic radio. Other guests include Gary Zimak, author of “Lord, Save Me,” and Karlo Broussard from Catholic Answers. Plus news, weather, sports, and more…

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Prayer for our Beloved Dead

God our Father,
Your power brings us to birth,
Your providence guides our lives,
and by Your...

Happy feast of Sts. Simon and Jude! On today’s show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell welcome Jeff Cavins to continue his series on salvation history in light of the updated release of the Great Adventure Bible Timeline. Other guests include Derek Rotty to conclude our series on his book about Fulton Sheen as a prophet of hope, and Steve Ray live from a pilgrimage to Catholic shrines in France. Plus news, weather, sports, and more…

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Collect for the Feast of Sts. Simon and Jude

O God, who by the blessed Apostles have brou...

Good morning! On today’s show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell welcome Trevor Lipscombe to discuss Catholic University of America publishing the dissertation that Pope Leo wrote long before becoming pope. Other guests include Fr. John Gavin with more thoughts on Christian maturity from the Church Fathers, and Kevin Schmiesing with This Week in Catholic History. Plus news, weather, sports, and more…

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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...

Good morning! On today’s show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell welcome Andrew Petiprin to explain why the Church is not just a “safe space” where believers can hide from the world. 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 this weekend’s Mass readings. Plus news, weather, sports, and more…

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A Prayer for Those Who Will Die Today

Most Merciful Jesus, lover of souls, I pray You, by the agony...

Happy feast of St. John of Capistrano! On today’s show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell welcome Courtney Brown from Ruah Woods to discuss whether or not Artificial intelligence could ever be capable of love. Other guests include pastoral counselor Kevin Prendergast, Rita Heikenfeld with Bible Foods, and Dr. John Bergsma with more on the Scriptural roots of the Jubilee. Plus news, weather, sports, and more…

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Saint Charles Borromeo Marian Prayer for Holy Priests

O Holy Mother of God, pray for the priests
Your Son has chosen to serve the Church.
Help...

Happy feast of Pope St. John Paul II! On today’s show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell welcome Fr. Philip-Michael Tangorra and Mike Aquilina to discuss various aspects of JP2’s life and legacy. Other guests include Ken Craycraft on the importance of not losing friendships over political differences, and Michael Lehmann on why belief in God is important in order to properly care for creation. Plus news, weather, sports, and more…

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Pope St. John Paul II’s Prayer for Families

Lord, from You every family in heaven and on earth takes it name. Fa...

Good morning! On today’s show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell welcome Jeff Cavins to discuss God’s covenant with King David. Other guests include Matt D’Antuono to discuss his new book of meditations on the cross, and Kris McGregor to reflect on a selection from the Office of Readings. Plus news, weather, sports, and a whole lot more…

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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...

Good morning! On today’s show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell welcome Fr. Philip Larrey to share more thoughts on what the Church has to say about Artificial Intelligence. Other guests include Fr. John Gavin to continue our series on what the Church Fathers teach us about Christian maturity, and Kevin Schmiesing with This Week in Catholic History. Plus news, weather, sports, and a whole lot more…

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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 lon...

Happy feast of St. Ignatius of Antioch! On today’s show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell welcome Mike Aquilina to talk about the martyrdom and writings of St. Ignatius give us a unique window into the early Church. Other guests include Ken Santopietro to discuss Catholic Men’s Conference Day, and Fr. Jonathan Duncan from the Diocese of Charleston and Fr. Hezekias Carnazzo from the Institute of Catholic Culture to preview the Sunday Mass readings. Plus news, weather, sports, and more…

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Collect for the feast of St. Ignatius of Antioch

Almighty ever-living God, who ad...

Good morning! On today’s show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell welcome Rita Heikenfeld to share some great fall recipes that are good for sharing with family as the weather turns colder. Other guests include Gary Michuta from Hands on Apologetics, Courtney Brown from Ruah Woods, and Dr. John Bergsma with more on the Scriptural roots of the Jubilee Year of Hope. Plus news, weather, sports, and more…

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Prayer of Abandonment by St. Charles de Foucald

Father, I abandon myself into your hands;
do with me what you will.
Whatever you may...

Happy feast of St. Teresa of Avila! On today’s show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell welcome Kris McGregor from Discerning Hearts and liturgical translator Dr. Benjamin Lewis to share prayers and reflections connected with this dynamic Doctor of the Church. Other guests include Ken Craycraft on wealth in Catholic Social Teaching, and Gary Zimak on how even Jesus set aside time to pray in solitude. Plus news, weather, sports, and more…

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St. Teresa of Avila prayer

Let nothing disturb you,
Let nothing frighten you,
All things are passing away:
God...

Good morning! On today’s show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell welcome Jeff Cavins to discuss God’s covenant with Moses. Other guests include Steve Ray on death and dying in the Bible, and Kris McGregor to reflect on a selection from the Office of Readings. Plus all the latest news, weather, sports, and a whole lot more…

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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...

Good morning and happy Monday, as we commemorate the Miracle of the Sun at Fatima!  On today’s show, Fr. Peter Heasley joins us to talk about a new Lectio Divina with the Spiritual Masters – this time with St John Chrysostom and the Gospel of Matthew.  Stephanie Mann will talk about the anniversary of the publication of a novel by Robert Hugh Benson.  And Brendan Hodge will take us through some stats concerning worldwide priestly vocations over the past decade.

Kevin Schmiesing – A Catholic Pilgrimage Through American History

Karlo Broussard – The Saints Pray for You

Fr Jo...

Good morning, and happy feast of St. Daniel Comboni!  On today’s show, we talk about his life and missionary work (and philosophy) in Africa.  Andrew Petiprin will explain how the Catholic Church is a home, not a place for someone to “escape.”  And we’ll preview the readings for Mass on Sunday with Fr Hezekias Carnazzo and Fr. Jonathan Duncan.

Dr. Timothy O’Malley – A Fierce, Tender Love

Fr. Philip-Michael Tangorra – Holiness and Living the Sacramental Life

Andrew Petiprin – The Faith Unboxed

Fr. Hezekias Carnazzo – Institute of Catholic Culture

Neena Gaynor – Pock...

Happy feast of St. John Henry Newman! On today’s show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell welcome Mike Aquilina to discuss how the Church Fathers impacted Newman’s conversion. Other guests include Fr. Philip Larrey with more on what the Church has to say about artificial intelligence, and pastoral counselor Kevin Prendergast on the Holy Father’s prayer intention for the month of October. Plus news, weather, sports, and more…

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Prayer of St. John Henry Newman

May the Lord support us all the day long,
Till the shades lengthen and the evening comes, Duration: 03:00:01

Join Matt, Anna, Fr. Wade Menezes, and members of the Son Rise Morning Show family this June for Sacred Heart Radio’s 25th anniversary celebration! More information here.

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Good morning! On today’s show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell welcome Gary Zimak to look at what Jesus meant by faith the size of a mustard seed. Other guests include Karlo Broussard on why Catholics permit and promote veneration of images, and Fr. Philip-Michael Tangorra on the latest regarding Vatican financial reforms. Plus news, weather, sports, and more…

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Prayer for priests

O Jes...

Happy feast of Our Lady of the Rosary! On today’s show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell welcome Shannon Wendt, author of The Way of the Rosary, to share more about the history and meaning of the most popular devotion in the life of the Church, as well as Dr. Benjamin Lewis from ICEL to discuss how the prayers for today’s feast overlap with the words of the Angelus prayer. Plus news, weather, sports, and a whole lot more…

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Rosary Concluding Prayer

O God, whose only begotten Son, by His Life, death, and re...

Good morning! On today’s show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell continue their series with Fr. John Gavin, S.J., on what the Church Fathers have to say about Christian maturity. Other guests include Stephanie Mann to discuss St. John Henry Newman’s conversion ahead of his feast day, and Kevin Schmiesing with This Week in Catholic History. Plus news, weather, sports, and a whole lot more…

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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, perplexiti...

Good morning! On today’s show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell welcome Emily Jaminet to discuss First Fridays and the Sacred Heart devotion. Other guests include Fr. Philip Larrey with more thoughts on artificial intelligence from a Catholic perspective, 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…

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Prayer to St. Joseph the Worker

Joseph, by the work of your hands and the sweat of your brow, you supported Jesus and Mary...

Happy feast of the Guardian Angels! On today’s show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell welcome Courtney Brown from Ruah Woods to discuss some of the key differences and similarities between angels and humans. Other guests include Rita Heikenfeld to talk Bible Foods, Gary Michuta from Hands On Apologetics, and pastoral counselor Kevin Prendergast. Plus news, weather, sports, and more…

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Collect for the Feast of the Guardian Angels

O God, who in your unfathomable providence are pleased to send your holy Angels to guard us, hear our supplication as we cry to you, that...

Happy feast of St. Therese of Lisieux! On today’s show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell welcome Kris McGregor to discuss her witness as the saint of the “Little Way.” Other guests include Derek Rotty to conclude our series on his book about Fulton Sheen and the modern world, and Ken Craycraft on what Catholic Social Doctrine teaches us about our possessions and our duty to the poor. Plus news, weather, sports, and more…

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Morning Offering of St. Therese of Lisieux

O my God! I offer Thee all my actions of this day for the...

Good morning, and happy feast of St. Jerome!  On today’s show, we welcome EWTN’s Dr. Matthew Bunson to talk about the life and holiness of this Church Father and Doctor of the Church, who translated the Latin Vulgate.  Jeff Cavins will tell us about the second covenant in Salvation History, the one with Noah, plus Kris McGregor with this week’s selection from the Office of Readings.

Fr. Boniface Hicks – Personal Prayer

Marlon de la Torre – KnowingIsDoing.org

Jeff Cavins – ascensionpress.com/collections/the-bible-timeline-the-story-of-salvation-2025

Fr. Augustine Wetta – Humility Rules

Fr. Robert...

Happy Feast of the Archangels!  On today’s show, Matt and Anna welcome back Mike Aquilina to talk more about the how the Church Fathers’ devotion to them, especially to St. Michael.  Fr. John Gavin will explain the difference between the “image” and “likeness” of God, in which we are made.  And Stephanie Mann will mark the anniversary of the restoration of the Catholic hierarchy in England.  Plus news, weather, sports and more!

Kevin Schmiesing – A Catholic Pilgrimage Through American History

Karlo Broussard – KarloBroussard.com

Fr. John Gavin – Growing Into God

Mike Aquilina – Father...

Happy feast of Sts. Cosmas and Damian! On today’s show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell look at the story of these twin physicians whose names show up in our Eucharistic prayers. 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…

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Collect for the Memorial of Sts. Cosmas and Damian

May you be magnified, O Lord, by the revered memory of your...

Good morning! On today’s show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell welcome Fr. Robert Nixon to discuss a new translation of a work by Thomas a Kempis. Other guests include pastoral counselor Kevin Prendergast on the value of resilience, and Gary Michuta, author of Behind the Bible. Plus news, weather, sports, and more…

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Salve Regina

Hail, Holy Queen, Mother of Mercy,
our life, our sweetness and our hope.
To thee do we cry,
poor banished children of Eve.
To thee do we send up our sighs,
mourning and weeping...

Happy feast of Our Lady of Walsingham! On today’s show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell welcome Msgr. Jeffrey Steenson, who was appointed by Pope Benedict as the first head of the Ordinariate in the United States and Canada, to share the meaning of this devotion to Our Lady. Other guests include Gary Zimak with more challenging but comforting words from Jesus, and canon lawyer Fr. Philip-Michael Tangorra on Pope Leo’s comments regarding the idea of an AI pope. Plus news, weather, sports, and more…

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A Prayer to Our Lady of Walsingham

O Mary...

Happy feast of Padre Pio! On today’s show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell welcome Dr. Matthew Bunson from EWTN News and Pat Castle from Life Runners to explore his remarkable life and legacy. Other guests include Steve Ray on blessings and benedictions in the Bible, and Kris McGregor to reflect on a selection from the Office of Readings. Plus news, weather, sports, and more…

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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 crosse...

Good morning! On today’s show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell welcome Fr. John Gavin, SJ, to continue our series on his book, “Growing into God.” Other guests include Stephanie Mann with more reflections on English Catholic History, and Kevin Schmiesing with This Week in Catholic History. Plus news, weather, sports, and a whole lot more…

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Prayer of St. Thomas Aquinas for Students

Come, Holy Spirit, Divine Creator, true source of light and fountain of wisdom! Pour forth your brilliance upon my dense intellect, dissipate the darkness which covers me, that of sin and of i...

Good morning! On today’s show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell welcome Andrew Petiprin, author of “The Faith Unboxed,” to discuss why the Catholic Church is not an exclusive club. Other guests include Fr Hezekias Carnazzo and Fr. Jonathan Duncan to preview the Sunday Mass readings, and Bobby Schindler from the Terri Schiavo Life and Hope Network. Plus news, weather, sports, and more…

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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 await...

Good morning! On today’s show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell welcome Gary Michuta to discuss what Jesus meant when he said he had “other sheep” to tend to. Other guests include Courtney Brown from Ruah Woods, and Rita Heikenfeld to discuss mustard on Bible Foods. Plus news, weather, sports, and more…

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Prayer to St. Carlo Acutis

St. Carlo Acutis, 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 hear...

Happy feast of Sts. Robert Bellarmine and Hildegard of Bingen! On today’s show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell welcome Dr. Matthew Bunson to reflect on the stories of these two incredible Doctors of the Church. Other guests include Derek Rotty with more thoughts on Fulton Sheen’s wisdom for the modern world, and canon lawyer Fr. Philip Tangorra to reflect on debt forgiveness during the Jubilee year. Plus news, weather, sports, and a whole lot more…

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Hildegard of Bingen’s Holy Spirit Prayer

Holy Spirit,
Comforting fire,
Life of all creation...

Good morning! On today’s show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell welcome Kris Corriera from CAPPA to discuss resources for Catholic health care professionals. Other guests include Steve Ray on monsters and dragons in the Bible, and Jeff Cavins to begin a new series on the updated version of the Bible Timeline. Plus news, weather, sports, and a whole lot more…

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St. Thomas More’s Prayer for Good Humor

Grant me, O Lord, good digestion, and also something to digest.
Grant me a healthy body, and the necessary good humor to maintain it. Duration: 03:00:01

A blessed feast of Our Lady of Sorrows! On today’s show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell welcome Patrick O’Hearn to discuss a children’s book about this devotion to the Blessed Virgin Mary. Other guests include Fr. John Gavin to look at what St. Irenaeus says about being made in the image of God, and Kevin Schmiesing with This Week in Catholic History. Plus news, weather, sports, and a whole lot more…

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A Prayer to Our Lady of Sorrows

Queen of Martyrs, your heart suffered so much. I beg you, by the meri...

Good morning! On today’s show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell welcome Andrew Petiprin, author of The Faith Unboxed, to discuss why the Church is not a club. Other guests include Mike Aquilina to discuss the feasts of St. John Chrysostom and the Exaltation of the Holy Cross this weekend, and 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…

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A Prayer for Priests

Gracious and loving God, we thank you for th...

Good morning. On today’s show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell mark the anniversary of the September 11th, 2001 terrorist attacks by talking to Pat Castle from Life Runners and pastoral Kevin Prendergast about their memories of that day, and paths for healing going forward. Other guests include Courtney Brown from Ruah Woods, and Dr. John Bergsma with more Scriptural reflections on the Jubilee year of hope. Plus news, weather, sports, and a whole lot more…

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St. Ignatius of Loyola’s Prayer Against Anxiety

O Christ Jesus,
when all is darkness
and we fee...

Happy feast of St. Peter Claver! On today’s show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell discuss his legacy of defending the rights of the downtrodden. Guests include Fr. Boniface Hicks with more thoughts on personal prayer from the saints, Kris McGregor to reflect on the Office of Readings, and Dr. Andrew Sodergren from Ruah Woods with thoughts on mental health in the wake of the Minneapolis Catholic school shooting. Plus news, weather, sports, and more…

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Collect Prayer for the Memorial of St. Peter Claver

O God, who made Saint Peter Claver a slave of s...

Happy Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary! On today’s show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell welcome Mike Aquilina to discuss how the early Christians thought about Mary’s birth and her family of origin. Other guests include Kelsey Bell from the National Catholic Partnership on Disability to discuss a webinar for siblings of children with disabilities, and Kevin Schmiesing with This Week in Catholic History. Plus news, weather, sports, and more…

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The Memorare

Remember, O most gracious Virgin Mary, that never was it known that anyone who fled to thy protection, implored thy he...

Happy feast of Mother Teresa of Calcutta! On today’s show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell discuss the life and witness of a saint who many of us remember from our own lifetimes. Guests include Andrew Petiprin, author of “The Faith Unboxed,” and Fr. Hezekias Carnazzo from the Institute of Catholic Culture and Fr. Jonathan Duncan from the Diocese of Charleston to preview this weekend’s Mass readings. Plus news, weather, sports, and more…

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St. John Henry Newman’s Fragrance Prayer

Dear Jesus, help me to spread your fragrance everywhere I go.
Flood my sou...

Good morning! On today’s show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell welcome pastoral counselor Kevin Prendergast to share more thoughts on dealing with trauma in light of the school shooting in Minneapolis. Other guests include Gary Michuta from Hands On Apologetics, and Dr. John Bergsma to continue our discussion of the Biblical roots of the Jubilee. Plus news, weather, sports, and more…

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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 fait...

Happy feast of Pope St. Gregory the Great! On today’s show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell welcome Dr. Matthew Bunson to discuss his towering legacy in the history of the Church. Other guests include Gary Zimak on what St. Paul meant by strength in weakness, and Karlo Broussard on the difference between the honor we give to saints and the worship we give to God alone. Plus news, weather, sports, and a whole lot more…

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Collect Prayer for the Feast of St. Gregory the Great

O God, who care for your people with...

Good morning! On today’s show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell welcome Mark Hart from LifeTeen to discuss a new edition of the Bible designed to help teenage Catholics. Other guests include Steve Ray with more insights into the theme of ascending and descending in the Bible, and Fr. Frank Donio to discuss his experience in chaplaincy with the Knights of Columbus. Plus news, weather, sports, and more…

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A Prayer to Our Lady, Health of the Sick

Our Lady, Health of the Sick,
I look to you for the comfort of a moth...

Happy feast of St. Augustine! On today’s show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell broadcast live from the EWTN Radio Conference in Washington DC, with keynote speaker Dr. Matthew Bunson, and a number of other guests from the world of Catholic radio. Plus news, weather, sports, and a whole lot more…

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Prayer of St. Augustine

Late have I loved you, O Beauty ever ancient, ever new, late have I loved you! You were within me, but I was outside, and it was there that I searched for you. In my unloveliness I plunged into...

Good morning! On today’s show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell welcome Marlon De La Torre to reflect on the meaning of the Sign of the Cross. Other guests include Fr. Boniface Hicks with more thoughts from the saints on personal prayer, and Kris McGregor to reflect on the Office of Readings. Plus news, weather, sports, and a whole lot more…

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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 nigh...

Happy feast of King St. Louis IX! On today’s show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell welcome Liz Lev to talk about his story as told in art and architecture. Other guests include Fr. John Gavin with more on the Church Fathers as quoted in the Catechism, and Kevin Schmiesing with This Week in Catholic History. Plus news, weather, sports, and a whole lot more…

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Prayer for the intercession of King St. Louis IX

O God, who brought Saint Louis from the cares of earthly rule to the glory of a heavenly realm, gran...

Happy feast of the Queenship of Mary! On today’s show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell will look at some of the passages from Scripture that point to Mary as Queen. Guests include Andrew Petiprin, author of “The Faith Unboxed,” and Fr. Hezekias Carnazzo and Fr. Jonathan Duncan to preview the Sunday Mass readings. Plus news, weather, sports, and more…

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Salve Regina

Hail, holy Queen, Mother of mercy, our life, our sweetness and our hope. To thee do we cry, poor banished children of Eve. To thee do we send up our sighs, mourning...

Happy feast of Pope St. Pius X! On today’s show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell welcome Dr. Matthew Bunson to reflect on his life and legacy as one of the great modern popes. Other guests include Rita Heikenfeld with Bible Foods, and Gary Michuta from Hands On Apologetics. Plus all the latest news, weather, sports, and a whole lot more…

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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 expi...

Happy feast of St. Bernard of Clairvaux! On today’s show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell welcome Kris McGregor from Discerning Hearts to look at a selection from the Office of Readings connected to St. Bernard. Other guests include Gary Zimak, author of “Lord, Save Me!” and Derek Rotty, author of “Prophet of Hope: Fulton Sheen Responds to the Modern World.” Plus news, weather, sports, and a whole lot more…

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St. Bernard of Clairvaux’s Prayer to the Shoulder Wound of Jesus

O Loving Jesus, meek Lamb of God, I a miserable sinner, salute and wor...

Happy feast of St. John Eudes! On today’s show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell discuss his wisdom and spiritual insights. Guests include Kris McGregor with reflections on the Office of Readings, Marlon De La Torre from Knowing is Doing, and Fr. Boniface Hicks with more thoughts from the saints on prayer.

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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 th...

Happy feast of St. Helena! On today’s show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell welcome Liz Lev to share how her story has been depicted in art through the centuries. Other guests include Sr. Betty Ann McNeil to discuss the 50th anniversary of the canonization of St. Elizabeth Ann Seton, and Kevin Schmesing with This Week in Catholic History. Plus news, weather, sports, and more…

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St. Helena Prayer

Hear us, O God, our Savior: so that we, who rejoice in the feast of Blessed Helena, may learn from her the spirit of loving devo...

Happy feast of the Assumption! On today’s show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell discuss this feast in the life of the Church with Dr. Benjamin Lewis and Fr. Patrick Briscoe, and celebrate the 44th anniversary EWTN. Plus news, weather, sports, and more…

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The Memorare

Remember, O most gracious Virgin Mary, that never was it known that anyone who fled to thy protection, implored thy help, or sought thine intercession was left unaided.

Inspired by this confidence, I fly unto thee, O Virgin of virgins, my mother; to thee do I come...

Happy feast of St. Maximillian Kolbe! On today’s show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell welcome Anthony D’Ambrosio to talk about his new film, “Triumph of the Heart,” which tells the story of St. Maximillian’s last days in a concentration camp. Other guests include pastoral counselor Kevin Prendergast, Courtney Brown from Ruah Woods, and Gary Michuta from Hands On Apologetics. Plus news, weather, sports, and more…

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A Prayer for the Intercession of St. Maximillian Kolbe

St. Maximilian, amidst the hate and lonely misery of Auschwitz, you brought love into the lives of fellow ca...

Good morning! On today’s show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell welcome Derek Rotty to discuss how Fulton Sheen might respond to the cynicism of H.L. Mencken. Other guests include Karlo Broussard from Catholic Answers with more thoughts on the Communion of Saints, and canon lawyer Fr. Philip-Michael Tangorra. Plus news, weather, sports, and more…

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St. Jerome’s Prayer for God’s Mercy

O Lord, show Your mercy to me and gladden my heart. I am like the man on the way to Jericho who was overtaken by robbers, wounded and left for dead...

Happy feast of St. Jane de Chantal! On today’s show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell welcome Kris McGregor from Discerning Hearts to share a selection from the Office of Readings related to her story. Other guests include Steve Ray on prophets and prophecy in the Bible, and Derek Rotty with more thoughts from Fulton Sheen in response to popular philosophical trends. Plus news, weather, sports, and more…

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Collect for the feast of St. Jane de Chantal

O God, who made Saint Jane Frances de Chantal radiant with outstanding merits in different walks of l...

Happy feast of St. Clare! On today’s show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell discuss her life and legacy as co-foundress alongside St. Francis. Guests include Kevin Schmiesing with This Week in Catholic History, and Fr. John Gavin with more thoughts from the Church Fathers as quoted in the Catechism. Plus news, weather, sports, and more…

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Collect for the feast of St. Clare

O God, who in your mercy led Saint Clare to a love of poverty, grant, through her intercession, that, following Christ in poverty of spirit, we may merit to contemplate you...

Happy feast of St. Dominic! On today’s show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell talk to Fr. Patrick Briscoe, O.P., about his legacy as founder of the Order of Preachers. Other guests include Andrew Petiprin, author of “The Faith Unboxed, and Bobby Schindler from the Life and Hope Network with updates on news related to the medically vulnerable. Plus news, weather, sports, and more…

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Collect for the Feast of St. Dominic

May Saint Dominic come to the help of your Church by his merits and teaching, O Lord, and may he, who was an...

Good morning! On today’s show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell welcome Rita Heikenfeld to discuss a granola recipe using foods mentioned in the Bible. Other guests include Gary Michuta from Hands on Apologetics, Courtney Brown from Ruah Woods, and pastoral counselor Kevin Prendergast. Plus all the latest news, weather, sports, and more…

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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.
W...

Happy feast of the Transfiguration! On today’s show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell welcome Dr. Benjamin Lewis to share a new translation of a 13th century hymn celebrating this moment in the life of Christ. Other guests include canon lawyer Fr. Philip-Michael Tangorra, and Karlo Broussard from Catholic Answers. Plus all the latest news, weather, sports, and a whole lot more…

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Collect for the Feast of the Transfiguration

O God, who in the glorious Transfiguration of your Only Begotten Son confirmed the mysteries of faith by the witness of the Fathers and wond...

Good morning! On today’s show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell talk to Fr. Boniface Hicks about the witness of St. Teresa Benedicta of the Cross, whose feast day is this week. Other guests include Steve Ray on images and icons in the Bible, and Kris McGregor to reflect on the Office of Readings. Plus all the latest news, weather, sports, and more…

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Generosity Prayer of St. Ignatius

Lord, teach me to be generous.

Teach me to serve you as you deserve;

to give and not to count the cost...

Happy feast of St. John Vianney! On today’s show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell discuss his legacy as the patron saint of parish priests. Guests include Teresa Tomeo from Catholic Connection, Kevin Schmiesing with This Week in Catholic History, and Fr. John Gavin, author of “Growing into God.” Plus news, weather, sports, and more…

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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 wo...

Happy feast of St. Alphonsus Liguori! On today’s show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell welcome Fr. Boniface Hicks to share some thoughts from St. Alphonsus on personal prayer. Other guests include Dr. Matthew Bunson to discuss St. John Henry Newman as the newest Doctor of the Church, and Fr. Hezekias Carnazzo from the Institute of Catholic Culture and Fr. Jonathan Duncan from the Bone Church Revival podcast to preview this weekend’s Mass readings. Plus news, weather, sports and more…

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St. Alphonsus Liguori’s Prayer for the Gifts of the Holy Spirit

Holy Spi...

Happy feast of St. Peter Chrysologus and Bl. Solanus Casey! On today’s show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell talk about the contrast between this Doctor of the Church and a doorman who are both honored for their holiness and charity. Guests include Gary Zimak with more thoughts from the Scriptures on trusting God, and Derek Rotty to start a new series on Fulton Sheen and the modern world. Plus news, weather, sports, and more…

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Prayer for the Canonization of Bl. Solanus Casey

O God, we give you thanks for all the ways Your...

Happy feast of St. Ignatius of Loyola! On today’s show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell welcome pastoral counselor Kevin Prendergast to share how St. Ignatius can be a wise teacher in the world of spiritual and emotional health. Other guests include Rita Heikenfeld with Bible Foods, and Courtney Brown from Ruah Woods. Plus news, weather, sports, and more…

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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...

Happy feast of Sts. Martha, Mary, and Lazarus! On today’s show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell talk to Dr. Benjamin Lewis from ICEL about a hymn from last century written in their honor. Other guests include Dr. Jim Papandrea to discuss more ancient Christian sites from Rome, and Kris McGregor to reflect on the Office of Readings. Plus news, weather, sports, and more…

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Prayer for the Intercession of Martha, Mary, and Lazarus

Dear Saint Lazarus, friend of Christ Incarnate and patron of the poor and the sick. I request your intercession, with the...

Happy feast of Bl. Stanley Rother! On today’s show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell discuss the powerful story of this American missionary and martyr. Guests include Kevin Schmiesing with This Week in Catholic History, Fr. John Gavin, author of “Growing into God, and Brendan Hodge from The Pillar with data on the Christian population in the Middle East. Plus news, weather, sports, and more…

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A Prayer for the Intercession of Bl. Stanley Rother

Blessed Stanley our brother,
you poured out your life in service and spilled your blood as a witness
to...

Happy feast of St. James the Greater! On today’s show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell discuss his legacy among the apostles. Guests include Andrew Petiprin to continue our series on his book “The Faith Unboxed,” and 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…

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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...

Happy feast of St. Charbel! On today’s show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell explore his legacy as a mystic and wonder worker. Guests include Rita Heikenfeld with Bible Foods, Gary Michuta from Hands On Apologetics, and Courtney Brown from Ruah Woods.

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Prayer of St. Faustina

Help me, O Lord, that my eyes may be merciful, so that I may never suspect or judge from appearances, but look for what is beautiful in my neighbours’ souls and come to their rescue.

Help me, O Lord, that my ears may be merciful, so t...

Good morning!  Happy Feast of St. Bridget of Sweden and St. John Cassian!  On today’s show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell talk to Mike Aquilina about this Church Father and trainer of monks.  Other guests include Fr. Philip-Michael Tangorra to talk about the role of grandparents in transmitting the faith, as we approach the feast of the grandparents of Jesus, and Gary Zimak with this week’s verse to help ease anxiety.

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Prayer of St. Augustine

Late have I loved you, O Beauty ever ancient, ever new, late have I loved you! You wer...

Happy feast of St. Mary Magdalene! On today’s show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell welcome Amy Welborn to discuss the real Mary beyond the myths and legends. 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…

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Collect for the feast of St. Mary Magdalene

O God, whose Only Begotten Son entrusted Mary Magdalene before all others with announcing the great joy of the Resurrection, grant, we pray, that through her intercession and example we m...

Happy feast of St. Lawrence of Brindisi! On today’s show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell welcome Dr. Matthew Bunson to discuss the legacy of this Capuchin friar and Doctor of the Church. Other guests include Brendan Hodge from The Pillar with data on non-practicing Catholics, and Kevin Schmiesing with This Week in Catholic History. Plus all the latest news, weather, sports, and more…

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Collect for the Feast of St. Lawrence of Brindisi

Almighty God,
for the glory of Your Name
and the salvation of souls,
You conferred upon St. Lawr...

Happy feast of St. Camillus de Lellis! On today’s show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell discuss his path from mercenary to religious life. Guests include Andrew Petiprin to explain what Pope Benedict XVI meant by the Dictatorship of Relativism, and Fr. Hezekias Carnazzo and Fr. Jonathan Duncan to preview the Sunday Mass readings. Plus news, weather, sports, and more…

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Collect for the feast of St. Camillus de Lellis

O God, who adorned the Priest Saint Camillus with a singular grace of charity towards the sick, pour out upon us, by his merits, a sp...