Good morning! It is Saturday, July 25, the feast of St. Mark.

Today on Michigan Mornings® Saturday, Matthew breaks down the new state budget and the benefits it includes for Catholic schools.

Also on the program:

Your actions after praying make a difference (w/ Dr. Ray Guarendi).

We must know who God is (w/ Fr. John Riccardo).

A strong laity makes a strong parish (w/ Bishop Francis Kalabat).

Plus: Your local news and weather.

Listen to Michigan Mornings® Saturday on Ave Maria Radio! Tune in Saturdays at 8am on these great stations:

* Detroit, MI - 990AM

* Lansing, MI - 1390AM

* Ann Arbor, MI - 107.9FM

* Southfield, MI - 105.5FM

* Saginaw / Bay City, MI - 1440AM

* Midland, MI - 105.9FM

and around the world at AveMariaRadio.net. Click here to listen live!

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Good morning! It is Saturday, July 18, the memorial of St. Camillus de Lellis, priest.

On the inaugural episode of Michigan Mornings® Saturday, Matthew highlights the importance of participating in local elections, especially with the August 4th primary just around the corner.

Also on the program:

As the federal government has worked to end taxpayer subsidies and grants for Planned Parenthood, one Michigan county decides it’s going to send its money to the abortion giant.

Having a therapist who understands your faith can make all the difference.

Plus: Your local news and weather.

Listen to Michigan Mornings® Saturday on Ave Maria Radio! Tune in Saturdays at 8am on these great stations:

* Detroit, MI - 990AM

* Lansing, MI - 1390AM

* Ann Arbor, MI - 107.9FM

* Southfield, MI - 105.5FM

* Saginaw / Bay City, MI - 1440AM

* Midland, MI - 105.9FM

and around the world at AveMariaRadio.net. Click here to listen live!

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Michigan Mornings® Saturday will be premiering on Ave Maria Radio’s Michigan stations on Saturday, July 18, at 8am. Tune in to catch the latest in local news relevant to Catholics around the state, an update on local weather, interviews and commentaries, and the best segments of the week from Ave Maria Radio.

As we move into American Catholic radio’s third decade, stations will have to ensure that the content they are providing is relevant to listeners. Ave Maria Radio has continued to do that. Adding Michigan Mornings® Saturday to its local lineup further solidifies its commitment to Catholics across our great state and beyond.

Tune in to Michigan Mornings® Saturday on these great stations:

Detroit - 990 AMAnn Arbor - 107.9 FMSouthfield - 105.5 FMLansing - 1390 AMMidland - 105.9 FMSaginaw and Bay City - 1440 AM

and around the world at AveMariaRadio.net. You can also listen on demand here at PurpleCatholic.com.

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Matthew comments on President Donald Trump’s salvo against Pope Leo XIV and asks Trump’s supporters why they are opposed to peace.

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Matthew discusses Exodus 14 and shares an ancient homily from Holy Saturday. Then, Matthew discusses the future of Catholic radio in the Marquette area.

UP North Catholic airs weekly on Northern Apostle Radio in Marquette, Michigan. Listen on 103.9FM or stream at ClavesRegniMinistries.com at 7pm every Saturday.

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Matthew reads and discusses Nostra Aetate, the Second Vatican Council declaration on the Church’s relationship to other non-Christian religions, and then explores the different processions for Passion Sunday.

UP North Catholic airs weekly on Northern Apostle Radio in Marquette, Michigan. Listen on 103.9FM or stream at ClavesRegniMinistries.com at 7pm every Saturday.

Resources mentioned in this program:

Nostra Aetate

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Pope Leo XIV urges world leaders to go to confession. Then Matthew talks to Brandy Holt about using movies to preach the Gospel after this year’s Oscars.

UP North Catholic airs weekly on Northern Apostle Radio in Marquette, Michigan. Listen on 103.9FM or stream at ClavesRegniMinistries.com at 7pm every Saturday.

Resources mentioned in this program:

The Problem with ‘Sinners’ - Bishop Robert Barron in the Free Press 🔒

‘One Battle After Another’ Is Irredeemable - Liel Leibovitz in the Free Press 🔒

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This week, Matthew comments on Ephesians 4 and we look back on news stories you may have missed.

UP North Catholic airs weekly on Northern Apostle Radio in Marquette, Michigan. Listen on 103.9FM or stream at ClavesRegniMinistries.com at 7pm every Saturday.

Resources mentioned in this program:

St. John Chrysostom’s homily on Ephesians 4:4-16

SS.Q183.A2 - Whether there should be different duties or states in the Church? - St. Thomas Aquinas

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Matthew and Dr. Marcus Peter discuss immigration, education, and imagination. But first, Matthew explores how we should speak to those in error.

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Matthew discusses Church teaching on offenses to truth.

UP North Catholic airs weekly on Northern Apostle Radio in Marquette, Michigan. Listen on 103.9FM or stream at ClavesRegniMinistries.com at 7pm every Saturday.

Resources mentioned in this program:

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