Son Rise Morning Show

Why is it a mistake to read Dante's Inferno in isolation without continuing through Purgatorio and Paradiso? On The Son Rise Morning Show, host Matt Swaim welcomes back literary scholar and author Joseph Pearce (Great Books for Good Men, Literary Converts) to discuss Dante Alighieri's 14th-century epic, The Divine Comedy. Pearce explains why Dante's masterpiece must be understood as one continuous, seamless journey: the soul's descent into hell exists entirely to clear the path toward heavenly beatitude. They explore how Dante synthesizes Catholic orthodoxy—guided by the theology of St. Thomas Aquinas—with imaginative storytelling, and why Dorothy L. Sayers' annotated translation remains the ideal guide for modern readers. Stream now!Support the show: https://www.sacredheartradio.com/donate-now/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

How should Catholics approach the apocalyptic themes in the Mass readings as the liturgical year draws to a close? On The Son Rise Morning Show, host Matt Swaim welcomes Fr. Jonathan Duncan from the Diocese of Charleston and the Bourbon Church Revival podcast to preview the readings for the 32nd Sunday in Ordinary Time. Fr. Duncan reflects on the ancient Church tradition of "St. Martin's Lent"—a period of penance and preparation beginning near the Feast of St. Martin of Tours—and contrasts modern speculative efforts to "crack the code" of the end times with Christ's call to continuous interior vigilance. Drawing on 1 Thessalonians and the Parable of the Ten Virgins, they discuss how living a faithful sacramental life removes the fear of the Second Coming. Stream now!Support the show: https://www.sacredheartradio.com/donate-now/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

How do post-election legislative shifts impact protections for the medically vulnerable, and what role does emerging medical science play in restoring hope for brain-injured patients? On The Son Rise Morning Show, host Matt Swaim welcomes back Bobby Schindler, President of the Terri Schiavo Life and Hope Network (LifeAndHope.com). Schindler discusses concerns over expanding physician-assisted suicide laws in state legislatures, highlighting the key role disability rights advocates and faith communities play in defending human dignity. He also reviews promising medical developments, including non-invasive low-intensity focused ultrasound therapy targeting the thalamus to help stimulate consciousness in severe brain injury patients. Stream now!Support the show: https://www.sacredheartradio.com/donate-now/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

How can Catholics prepare spiritually for the upcoming Liturgical New Year? On The Son Rise Morning Show, co-host Anna Mitchell welcomes back Greg Willits, author of God Doesn't Hate Me After All and founder of Rosary Army, Total Consecration, and the School of Mary. Willits introduces the concept of a "spiritual marathon challenge"—taking on long-term, incremental habits to build spiritual muscles across the liturgical calendar without burning out. He offers practical resolutions ranging from reading the daily Mass scriptures and committing to weekly Eucharistic Adoration to taking on the challenge of praying all 20 mysteries of the Rosary each day. Stream now!Support the show: https://www.sacredheartradio.com/donate-now/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

How can Catholics respond to political division and cultural instability through devotion to the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus? On The Son Rise Morning Show, co-host Anna Mitchell welcomes back Emily Jaminet, Executive Director of the Sacred Heart Enthronement Network and author of Saints of the Sacred Heart (Sophia Institute Press). Preparing for the 15th Annual Sacred Heart Congress at St. Paul the Apostle Church in Westerville, Ohio, Mitchell and Jaminet discuss how national consecrations require believers to step forward as Christ's hands and heart in the world. They highlight the spiritual stability found in First Friday devotions, acts of reparation, and home enthronement. Stream now!Support the show: https://www.sacredheartradio.com/donate-now/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.