Son Rise Morning Show

Good morning! On today’s show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell kick off EWTN’s coverage of the March for Life by talking to some of the people on the ground preparing to converge on the National Mall. Guests include Bishop James Conley, celebrant and homilist of last night’s Mass at the National Shrine in Washington, Sr. Mary Gabriel on the scene at LifeFest where the doors will be opening this morning to thousands of pro-life students, and Teresa Tomeo, who will be reporting live from the Mall during today’s March. ***** A Prayer for Life Heavenly Father, thank youfor the precious gift of life. Help us to cherish and protectthis gift, even in the midst of fear,pain, and suffering. Give us love for all people,especially the most vulnerable,and help us bear witness to thetruth that every life is worth living. Grant us the humility to accepthelp when we are in need,and teach us to be merciful to all. Through our words and actions,may others encounter theoutstretched handsof Your mercy. We ask this throughChrist, our Lord.Amen. From usccb.org. ***** The Life Fest Rally is online at lifefestrally.com. Bishop James Conley’s homily from last night’s Prayer Vigil for Life can be found here. Mark Irons is online at ewtnnews.com. Jennie Bradley Lichter is online at marchforlife.org. Fr. Dave Pivonka is online at Franciscan.edu. 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 discuss developing virtuous habits in the new year. Other guests include Dr. John Bergsma from the St. Paul Center, Gary Michuta from Hands On Apologetics, and Courtney Brown from Ruah Woods. Plus news, weather, sports, and a whole lot more… ***** Prayer for Christian Unity God of all, we pray as one, that we may be one, just as the Lord Jesus prayed we may be one in Him. Your son Jesus compels us to be reconciled to one another. May our spirits be joined to Your Holy Spirit, that we may witness to the visible unity of your Church. May we all recognize that we are truly one with You, Father, Son, and Holy Spirit and grow together in peace. We ask this in the name of Jesus our Lord. Amen. More resources for the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity can be found at the Catholic Apostolate Center. ***** Full list of guestsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Happy feast of St. Agnes of Rome! On today’s show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell welcome Mike Aquilina to discuss the impact her martyrdom had in changing the perception of Rome towards Christians. Other guests include Karlo Broussard on why Catholics venerate relics, and Clare Ath from Vita et Terra on how what Pope Francis called the “throwaway culture” affects the unborn. Plus news, weather, sports, and more… ***** Collect for the feast of St. Agnes of Rome Almighty ever-living God, who choose what is weak in the world to confound the strong, mercifully grant, that we, who celebrate the heavenly birthday of your Martyr Saint Agnes, may follow her constancy in the faith. 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. ***** Clare Ath’s article on abortion and the throwaway culture is in the Washington Times. The full text of Introduction to the Devout Life by St. Francis de Sales can be found online here. Full list of guestsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Happy feast of St. Sebastian! On today’s show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell discuss his patronage of athletes and soldiers. Guests include Fr. Boniface Hicks with more thoughts on personal prayer from the saints, and Steve Ray on hair and beards in the Bible. Plus news, weather, sports, and more… ***** Collect for the feast of St. Sebastian Lord, fill us with that spirit of courage which gave your martyr Sebastian strength to offer his life in faithful witness. Help us to learn from him to cherish your law and to obey you rather than men. We ask this through our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, God, for ever and ever. Amen. ***** Dr. Marcus Peter is online at avemariaradio.net. Full list of guestsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Good morning! On today’s show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell welcome Fr. John Gavin, S.J., to share more thoughts from the Church Fathers on Christian maturity. Other guests include Kevin Schmiesing with This Week in Catholic History, and Teresa Tomeo to preview the EWTN coverage of this week’s March for Life. Plus news, weather, sports, and more… ***** Prayer for Christian Unity God of all, we pray as one, that we may be one, just as the Lord Jesus prayed we may be one in Him. Your son Jesus compels us to be reconciled to one another. May our spirits be joined to Your Holy Spirit, that we may witness to the visible unity of your Church. May we all recognize that we are truly one with You, Father, Son, and Holy Spirit and grow together in peace. We ask this in the name of Jesus our Lord. Amen. More resources for the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity can be found at the Catholic Apostolate Center. ***** Full list of guestsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Good morning! On today’s show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell welcome Andrew Petiprin to talk about the problem of tribalism among Catholics. 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 Mass readings for the 2nd Sunday in Ordinary Time. Plus news, weather, sports, and more… ***** Prayer of St. Francis before the Crucifix Most High, glorious God,Enlighten the darkness of my heart, And give me right faith,Certain hope,And perfect charity,Wisdom and understanding,Lord, that I may carry outYour holy and true command. Amen.  ***** The Sisters of Life are online at sistersoflife.org. Full list of guestsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Good morning! On today’s show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell welcome Courtney Brown from Ruah Woods to share more reflections on Artificial Intelligence through the lens of Theology of the Body. Other guests include Gary Michuta from Hands On Apologetics, pastoral counselor Kevin Prendergast, and Rita Heikenfeld with Bible Foods. Plus news, weather, sports, and more… ***** St. Thomas More Prayer Give me Your grace, good Lord, to set the world at nought, to set my mind fast upon You. And not to hang upon the blast of men’s mouths. To be content to be solitary. Not to long for worldly company, little and little utterly to cast off the world, and rid my mind of all the business thereof.  Gladly to be thinking of God, piteously to call for His help, to lean unto the comfort of God, busily to labor to love Him. To have continually in mind the passion that Christ suffered for me; for His benefits incessantly to give Him thanks. To think my most enemies my best friends, for the brethren of Joseph could never have done him so much good with their love and favor as they did him with their malice and hatred. ***** The Sisters of Life are online at sistersoflife.org. Full list of guestsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Happy feast of St. Devasahayam Pillai! On today’s show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell discuss the life of this Christian martyr from India. Guests include Gary Zimak on what St. Peter teaches us about trusting Jesus, and Karlo Broussard to discuss his new book on Baptism. Plus news, weather, sports, and 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. ***** Full list of guestsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Happy feast of St. Hilary of Poitiers! On today’s show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell welcome Mike Aquilina to discuss his legacy as a Doctor of the Church. Other guests include Bishop David Ricken to share updates on the sainthood cause of Adele Brice, and Kris McGregor to reflect on a selection from the Office of Readings. 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. ***** Full list of guestsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Happy feast of St. Aelred of Rivaulx! On today’s show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell welcome Dr. John Cuddeback to reflect on St. Aelred’s wisdom regarding Christian friendship. Other guests include Dr. Matthew Bunson to recap Pope Leo’s comments to the consistory of cardinals, and Kevin Schmiesing with This Week in Catholic History. Plus news, weather, sports, and more… ***** From a Prayer by St. Aelred of Rievaulx Lord, may Thy good, sweet Spiritdescend into my heart,and fashion there a dwelling for Himself,cleansing it from all defilement both of flesh and spirit,impouring into it the increment of faith, and hope, and love,disposing it to penitence, and love, and gentleness.May He quench with the dew of His blessingthe heat of my desires,and with His power put to deathmy carnal impulses and fleshly lusts.In labours, and in watchings, and in fastings,may He afford my fervor and discretion,to love and praise Thee, to pray and think of Thee;and may He give me power and devotionto order every act and thought according to Thy will,and also perseverance in these virtuesunto my life’s end. Amen. ***** Full list of guestsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Good morning! On today’s show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell welcome Dr. Matthew Bunson to look at Pope Leo’s extraordinary consistory of Cardinals at the Vatican. Other guests include Andrew Petiprin on why Catholicism shouldn’t just be a mere personal preference, 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… ***** Newman’s Fragrance Prayer Dear Jesus, help us to spread your fragrance everywhere we go. Flood our souls with your spirit and life. Penetrate and possess our whole being, so utterly, that our lives may only be a radiance of yours. Shine through us, and be so in us, that every soul we come in contact with may feel your presence in our soul. Let them look up and see no longer us but only Jesus! Stay with us, and then we 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 ours; it will be you shining on others through us. Let us thus praise you in the way that you love best by shining on those around us. Let us preach you with preaching: not by words but by our example, by the catching force, by sympathetic influence of what we do, the evident fullness of the love our hearts bear to you. Amen. ***** 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, O.S.B., to look at the value of living in Christian community. Other guests include Rita Heikenfeld with Bible Foods, Gary Michuta from Hands On Apologetics, and Dr. John Bergsma on how the prophet Isaiah looks forward to the Baptism of Jesus. Plus news, weather, sports, and more… ***** A Prayer for Faithful Citizenship Gracious and loving God, let your Spirit be with us today. Hear our prayers and increase in us the will to follow your Son Jesus. Help us to draw on the resources of our faith as we use the opportunities of our democracy to shape a society more respectful of the life, dignity, and rights of the human person, especially the poor and vulnerable. We ask this through Jesus Christ, your Son, who lives and reigns with you in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God forever and ever. Amen. ***** RECIPES FROM RITA: MARCELLA HAZAN’S TOMATO PASTA SAUCE Ingredients 1 can, 28 oz. High quality Italian tomatoes in puree 1 medium onion,  peeled and cut in half 5-6 tablespoons butter Salt and pepper (after it cooks) Instructions Easy peasy: Put tomatoes, onion and butter in a pan. Bring to a boil, lower to a simmer and cook, stirring and crushing the tomatoes lightly with the back of a spoon occasionally, for about 45 minutes. Remove and discard the onion. Or leave it in like me. Serve over hot pasta with grated Parmesan cheese. ***** Full list of guestsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Good morning! On this 12th Day of Christmas, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell welcome Joseph Pearce to talk about the cultural significance of the Epiphany. Other guests include Steve Ray live from the Holy Land, and Kris McGregor to reflect on the Office of Readings. Plus news, weather, sports, and more… ***** From the Epiphany House Blessing Lord God of heaven and earth,you revealed your only-begotten Son to every nationby the guidance of a star.Bless our homesand all who inhabit themFill us with the light of Christ,that our concern for others may reflect your love.We ask this through Christ our Lord. Amen. ***** Natasha Goodwin is online at youngcatholicprofessionals.org. Full list of guestsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Happy feast of St. John Neumann! On today’s show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell discuss his impact of one of the great saints of the Church in the United States. Other guests include Fr. John Gavin on what St. Ambrose had to say about Baptism, and Kevin Schmiesing with This Week in Catholic History. Plus news, weather, sports, and more… ***** Collect for the feast of St. John Neumann O God, who called the Bishop Saint John Neumann, renowned for his charity and pastoral service, to shepherd your people in America, grant by his intercession that, as we foster the Christian education of youth and are strengthened by the witness of brotherly love, we may constantly increase the family of your Church. 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. ***** Austin Habbash and the Summa in a Year podcast can be found on Spotify. Full list of guestsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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.

Good morning! On today’s show, Matt Swaim welcomes Fr. Hezekias Carnazzo and Fr. Jonathan Duncan to preview the Mass readings for the 4th Sunday of Advent. Other guests include Bobby Schindler with the lates on assisted suicide in New York, and Thom Price to give a glimpse of EWTN’s special radio programming for Christmas. Plus news, weather, sports, and more… ***** O Radix Jesse O Root of Jesse’s stem,sign of God’s love for all his people:come to save us without delay! ***** Full list of guestsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Good morning! On today’s show, Matt Swaim welcomes Courtney Brown from Ruah Woods to discuss what Christmas has to do with Theology of the Body. Other guests include Rita Heikenfeld with more Bible-themed holiday recipes, and pastoral counselor Kevin Prendergast on making a healthy assessment of your personal successes and shortcomings from the past year. Plus news, weather, sports, and more… ***** O Adonai O Lord of ancient Israel,who showed yourself to Moses in the burning bush,who gave him the holy law on Sinai mountain:Come, stretch out your mighty hand to set us free. Prayer of St. John of the Cross O Blessed Jesus,give me stillness of soul in You.Let Your mighty calmness reign in me.Rule me, O King of Gentleness,King of Peace. ***** RECIPES FROM RITA: BOURSIN CHEESE, PISTACHIO AND HOT HONEY APPETIZER So easy there’s no recipe except for the hot honey!  Just heat to a simmer 1 cup honey with 2 teaspoons or so hot red pepper flakes. Remove from heat, stir in 1 tablespoon cider vinegar. Cool and strain. Now for the app:Just smear a disk of garlic & herb Boursin cheese on a small platter. Sprinkle about 1/2 cup chopped pistachios on top, then drizzle with “hot” honey. Serve with crackers or toasted baguette. ***** Full list of guestsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome to the O Antiphons! On today’s show, Matt Swaim looks at “O Sapientia,” the first antiphon, which refers to Jesus as the Wisdom of God. Guests include Ken Craycraft with a Catholic perspective on “Mary, Did You Know,” and Fr. Peter Heasley to share reflections from St. John Chrysostom on the Mass readings for the Fourth Sunday of Advent. Plus 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. ***** 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 welcomes Ambassador Michele Burke Bowe from Holy Family Hospital to look at how they’re preparing to celebrate Christmas in a special way in Bethlehem this year. Other guests include Fr. Mark Mary Ames on the power of the beatitudes, and Kris McGregor on what Pope Leo the Great had to say about the birth of Jesus. 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. ***** Ambassador Michele Burke Bowe is online at birthplaceofhope.org. Full list of guestsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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… ***** 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, long-expected Jesus. Excite in me a hunger for peace: peace in the world, peace in my home, peace in myself. Come, long-expected Jesus. Excite in me a joy responsive to the Father’s joy. I seek His will so I can serve with gladness, singing and love. Come, long-expected Jesus. Excite in me the joy and love and peace it is right to bring to the manger of my Lord. Raise in me, too, sober reverence for the God who acted there, hearty gratitude for the life begun there, and spirited resolution to serve the Father and Son. I pray in the name of Jesus Christ, whose advent I hail. Amen. ***** Fr. David LiPuma and the sainthood cause of Fr. Nelson Baker can be found at olvbasilica.org. Full list of guestsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.