Son Rise Morning Show

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… ***** St. John Henry Newman’s Fragrance Prayer Dear Jesus, help me to spread your fragrance everywhere I go.Flood my soul with your spirit and life.Penetrate and possess my whole being so utterly,that my life may only be a radiance of yours. Shine through me, and be so in methat every soul I come in contact withmay feel your presence in my soul.Let them look up and see no longer me, but only Jesus! Stay with me and then I shall begin to shine as you shine,so to shine as to be a light to others;The light, O Jesus will be all from you; none of it will be mine;it will be you, shining on others through me. Let me thus praise you the way you love best, by shining on those around me.Let me preach you without preaching, not by words but by my example,by the catching force of the sympathetic influence of what I do,the evident fullness of the love my heart bears to you. ***** John-Paul Brissette is online at championshrine.org. Info on the upcoming Family Rosary Rally at Notre Dame can be found at familyrosary.org/rosaryrally. Fr. Carter Griffin is online at stpaulcenter.co/FormingFamiliesFormingSaints. Full list of guestsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 – FathersOfTheChurch.com Teresa Tomeo – TravelItalyExpert.com Fr. Sebastian Walshe – StMichaelsAbbey.com Jim Cavnar – Cross Catholic Outreach Stephanie Mann – SupremacyAndSurvival.blogspot.com Jeff Cavins – ascensionpress.com/collections/the-bible-timeline-the-story-of-salvation-2025 Dr. Benjamin Lewis – International Commission on English in the Liturgy Matthew Becklo – The Way of Heaven and EarthSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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… ***** Collect for the Memorial of Sts. Cosmas and Damian May you be magnified, O Lord, by the revered memory of your Saints Cosmas and Damian, for with providence beyond words you have conferred on them everlasting glory, and on us, your unfailing help. 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. ***** Rachel Muha is online at BrianMuhaFoundation.org. Neena Gaynor, contributor to A Pocket Guide to the Works of Mercy Fr. Carter Griffin, author of Forming Families, Forming Saints Full list of guestsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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… ***** 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 in this valley of tears.Turn then, most gracious advocate,thine eyes of mercy toward us,and after this our exileshow unto us the blessed fruit of thy womb, Jesus.O clement, O loving,O sweet Virgin Mary. Pray for us o holy Mother of God, that we may be made worthy of the promises of Christ. ***** RECIPES FROM RITA: OVERNIGHT COFFEE CAKE Ingredients Cake 6 tablespoons butter, softened ½ cup granulated sugar ¼ cup packed brown sugar 1 egg 1 cup all-purpose flour ½ teaspoon baking powder ¼ teaspoon baking soda ½ teaspoon cinnamon ½ cup buttermilk Streusel ¼ cup packed brown sugar ¼ cup finely chopped walnuts or favorite nuts (opt) 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon Instructions  Cake Spray or butter an 8 inch square/round baking pan. Beat butter and both sugars until well mixed. Blend in egg. Separately, combine flour, baking powder, baking soda, and 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon. Stir the flour mixture into the creamed mixture alternately with buttermilk. Spread into baking pan. Streusel Mix  brown sugar, walnuts, and cinnamon. Sprinkle over batter. Cover, and refrigerate overnight. Preheat oven to 350. Bake 35 to 45 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Don’t overbake. Start checking at 35 minutes. TIP: HOMEMADE BUTTERMILKStir in 1-1/2 teaspoons clear vinegar or lemon juice into 1/2 cup milk. Let sit a few minutes and when it curdles slightly, it’s good to go. GILDING THE LILY A dusting of powdered sugar is nice before serving. ***** Fr. Carter Griffin, author of Forming Families, Forming Saints Brendan Towell is online at brendantowell.com. Full list of guestsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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… ***** A Prayer to Our Lady of Walsingham O Mary, recall the solemn moment when Jesus, your divine son, dying on the cross, confided us to your maternal care. You are our mother, we desire ever to remain your devout children. let us therefore feel the effects of your powerful intercession with Jesus Christ. make your name again glorious in the shrine once renowned throughout England by your visits, favours, and many miracles. Pray, O holy mother of God, for the conversion of England, restoration of the sick, consolation for the afflicted, repentance of sinners, peace to the departed. O blessed Mary, mother of God, our Lady of Walsingham, intercede for us.Amen. ***** Derek Rotty, author of Prophet of Hope: Fulton Sheen Responds to the Modern World Msgr. Jeffrey Steenson is online at ordinariate.net. Cincinnati Right to Life is online at cincinnatirighttolife.org. Full list of guestsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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… ***** 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. ***** Pat Castle is online at liferunners.com. Neena Gaynor, contributor to A Pocket Guide to the Works of Mercy Jeff Cavins is online at ascensionpress.com. Derek Rotty, author of Prophet of Hope: Fulton Sheen Responds to the Modern World Full list of guestsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Good morning! On today’s show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell welcome Fr. John Gavin, 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… ***** 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 ignorance. Grant me a penetrating mind to understand, a retentive memory, method and ease in learning, the lucidity to comprehend, and abundant grace in expressing myself. Guide the beginning of my work, direct its progress, and bring it to successful completion. This I ask through Jesus Christ, true God and true man, living and reigning with You and the Father, forever and ever. Amen. ***** Dr. Benjamin Reinhard, author of The High Hallow: Tolkien’s Liturgical Imagination Derek Rotty, author of Prophet of Hope: Fulton Sheen Responds to the Modern World Full list of guestsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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… ***** A Prayer for God’s Protection O God, You are the preserver of men, and the keeper of our lives. We commit ourselves to Your perfect care on the journey that awaits us. We pray for a safe and auspicious journey. Give Your angels charge over us to keep us in all our ways. Let no evil befall us, nor any harm come to our dwelling that we leave behind. Although we are uncertain of what the days may bring, may we be prepared for any event or delay, and greet such with patience and understanding. Bless us O Lord, that we may complete our journey safely and successfully under Your ever watchful care. Amen ***** Iconographer Garrett Hines is online at garretthines.com. Neena Gaynor, contributor to A Pocket Guide to the Works of Mercy Jeff Cavins is online at ascensionpress.com. Fr. Carter Griffin, author of Forming Families, Forming Saints Full list of guestsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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… ***** 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 heart against them.  You used the gifts you had in this world to bless others through radical charity, through seeing Christ in the face of those ignored by society, through the witness of friendship, and through your natural aptitudes with technology.  In our world so broken by abuses of technology and which so often ignores or attacks human dignity, please intercede for us to God the Father so we may see the human dignity of everyone we encounter and ask for guidance from the Lord whenever we may be tempted to violate that dignity in our online interactions.  St. Carlo Acutis, pray that we may treat our ever-evolving connections with developing technology as an opportunity to see the grace of God at work, even in the complexities of our modern world. Amen. ***** RECIPES FROM RITA: LEMON BARBECUED MINI MEATLOAVES From friend and colleague, Carol Tabone who first made this in a cooking class. Ingredients and Instructions meatloavesMix together very gently:1-1/2 pounds ground chuck1/2 cup of toasted bread crumbs1/4 cup lemon juice1/4 to 1/3 cup onion, minced1 large egg, beaten2 teaspoons salt Ingredients and instructions Barbecue SauceWhisk together:2 cups catsup1 cup brown sugar, packed2 teaspoons dry mustard1/2 teaspoon allspice1/2 teaspoon ground cloves 6 thin slices lemon to put on top of loaves (optional but nice) Instructions for RoastingPreheat oven to 350.Shape meatloaf mixture into 6 loaves, like mini footballs. Place on sprayed baking sheet.Bake 15 minutes, then remove from oven.Lay lemon slices on top of each loaf if using, then cover each generously.You’ll use about half the sauce.Put back in oven and continue to bake until done – thermometer will register 155-160. This takes about 40 minutes, but start checking after 30 minutes. To serve: Warm remaining sauce and pass. ***** Iconographer Garrett Hines is online at garretthines.com. Full list of guestsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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… ***** Hildegard of Bingen’s Holy Spirit Prayer Holy Spirit,Comforting fire,Life of all creation.Anointing the sick,cleansing body and soul,Fill this body! Holy Spirit,Sacred breath, Fire of love,Sweetest taste, Beautiful aroma,Fill this heart! Holy Spirit,Filling the world,from the heights to the deep,Raining from clouds, filling rivers and sea,Fill this mind! Holy Spirit,Bringing light into dark places,igniting praise,Greatest gift, our Hope and Encourager,Holy Spirit of Christ,I praise you! ***** Bill Schmitt is online at onword.net. Cincinnati Right to Life is online at cincinnatirighttolife.org. Derek Rotty, author of Prophet of Hope: Fulton Sheen Responds to the Modern World Fr. Philip Larrey is online at philiplarrey.com. Fr. Gregory Pine, author of Your Eucharistic Identity Full list of guestsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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… ***** 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.Grant me a simple soul that knows to treasure all that is goodand that doesn’t frighten easily at the sight of evil,but rather finds the means to put things back in their place.Give me a soul that knows not boredom, grumblings, sighs and laments,nor excess of stress, because of that obstructing thing called “I.”Grant me, O Lord, a sense of good humor.Allow me the grace to be able to take a joke, to discover in life a bit of joy,and to be able to share it with others. Amen. ***** Neena Gaynor, contributor to A Pocket Guide to the Works of Mercy Jeff Cavins is online at ascensionpress.com. Derek Rotty, author of Prophet of Hope: Fulton Sheen Responds to the Modern World Kris Corriera is online at catholicappa.org. Fr. Philip Larrey is online at philiplarrey.com. Full list of guestsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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… ***** A Prayer to Our Lady of Sorrows Queen of Martyrs, your heart suffered so much. I beg you, by the merits of the tears you shed in these terrible and sorrowful times, to obtain for me and all the sinners of the world, the grace of complete sincerity and repentance. Amen. ***** Bill Schmitt is online at onword.net. Full list of guestsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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… ***** 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. ***** Fr. Carter Griffin, author of Forming Families, Forming Saints 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 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… ***** St. Ignatius of Loyola’s Prayer Against Anxiety O Christ Jesus,when all is darknessand we feel our weakness and helplessness,give us the sense of Your presence,Your love, and Your strength.Help us to have perfect trustin Your protecting loveand strengthening power,so that nothing may frighten or worry us,for, living close to You,we shall see Your hand,Your purpose, Your will through all things. ***** Pat Castle is online at liferunners.com. Full list of guestsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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… ***** Collect Prayer for the Memorial of St. Peter Claver O God, who made Saint Peter Claver a slave of slaves and strengthened him with wonder charity and patience as he came to their help, grant, through his intercession, that, seeking the things of Jesus Christ, we may love our neighbor in deeds and in truth. 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. ***** Info on Magnus MacFarlane-Barrow’s upcoming presentation at Thomas More College can be found at covdio.org/marysmeals. Full list of guestsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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… ***** 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, before thee I stand, sinful and sorrowful. O Mother of the Word Incarnate, despise not my petitions, but in thy mercy hear and answer me. ***** Info on the 50th anniversary celebration of the canonization of St. Elizabeth Ann Seton this weekend (emceed by Matt Swaim!) can be found at setonshrine.org/celebration. Kelsey Bell mentioned a webinar for siblings of children with disabilities; find info on that at ncpd.org. Full list of guestsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Good morning! On today’s show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell welcome pastoral counselor Kevin Prendergast to 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… ***** Prayer of St. Hilary of Poitiers Father, keep us from vain strife of words.Grant to us constant profession of the Truth!Preserve us in a true and undefiled faithso that we may hold fast to thatwhich we professed when we were baptizedin the Name of the Father, Son and Holy Spirit,that we may have Thee for our Father,that we may abide in Thy Sonand in the fellowship of the Holy Spirit.Through Jesus Christ, Our Lord. ***** Dr. Benjamin Reinhard, author of The High Hallow: Tolkien’s Liturgical Imagination John-Paul Brissette is online at championshrine.org. Info on Magnus MacFarlane-Barrow’s upcoming presentation at Thomas More College can be found at covdio.org/marysmeals. Info on the upcoming Family Rosary Rally at Notre Dame can be found at familyrosary.org/rosaryrally. Full list of guestsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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… ***** Collect Prayer for the Feast of St. Gregory the Great O God, who care for your people with gentleness and rule them in love, through the intercession of Pope Saint Gregory, endow, we pray, with a spirit of wisdom those to whom you have given authority to govern, that the flourishing of a holy flock may become the eternal joy of the shepherds. 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. ***** Derek Rotty, author of Prophet of Hope: Fulton Sheen Responds to the Modern World Cincinnati Right to Life is online at cincinnatirighttolife.org. Full list of guestsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Good morning! On today’s show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell welcome 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… ***** A Prayer to Our Lady, Health of the Sick Our Lady, Health of the Sick,I look to you for the comfort of a mother’s love,I pray to you on behalf of those who are sufferingand for my own healing needs.Mary, your love strengthens meand brings me peace. Our Lady, Health of the Sick,embrace all who are emotionally and physically ill that they may return togood health under your tender care. And please intercede for my veryspecial needs. (mention your needs here). Mary, your love strengthens me and brings me peace. Our Lady, Health of the Sick, pray for us. Amen. ***** Derek Rotty, author of Prophet of Hope: Fulton Sheen Responds to the Modern World Kris Corriera is online at catholicappa.org. The new Catholic Teen Bible can be found at lifeteen.com. Fr. Philip Larrey is online at philiplarrey.com. Full list of guestsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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… ***** 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 the lovely things which you created. You were with me, but I was not with you. Created things kept me from you; yet if they had not been in you they would have not been at all. You called, you shouted, and you broke through my deafness. You flashed, you shone, and you dispelled my blindness. You breathed your fragrance on me; I drew in breath and now I pant for you. I have tasted you, now I hunger and thirst for more. You touched me, and I burned for your peace.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.