Morning Air

12/1/25 6am CT Hour Fr. John Gordon/ Paula Almgren

• John, Glen and Sarah chat about start of Advent, peace in Ukraine, Afghan national who attacked National Guard, Pope's Apostolic visit to Turkey and Mystery Music Monday.

• Fr. John goes back to the basics of Advent including how and why to make a good confession for the best gift that you can give to Jesus.

• Paula breaks down all the many decisions that come into play when parents age and their children have to help care for them. She shares how to prepare for this day and what to be prepared for. https://www.amazon.com/Eldercare-Rules-Navigating-Financial-Medical/dp/B0FJ5VLQ4Q/ref=sr_1_1?crid=2ORHNQGYYKGVG&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.CVjx7JePTyNE9Y6ZfcXFjw.7o2867WVGdTSWjbdDLYn80MxIGmgkTY_gSd3prpevRY&dib_tag=se&keywords=eldercare+the+rules+paula+almgren&qid=1764595876&sprefix=eldercare+the+rules+paula+almgren%2Caps%2C66&sr=8-1

12/1/25 7am CT Hour - Fr. Francis Hoffman. Fr. Burke Masters

• John, Glen and Sarah chat about start of Advent, peace in Ukraine, Pope's Apostolic visit to Turkey and Cyber Monday.

• Fr. Rocky talks about his book and why we see Mary at all the most important events in the history of the world. https://relevantradio.store/products/mary-at-the-crossroads-of-history

• Fr. Burke explains why we should take Advent seriously and think about how we can grow anticipation in our hearts for Jesus.

11/26/25 6am CT Hour - Ashley Noronha/ Bishop Daniel Mueggenborg

• John and Sarah chat about the 25th Anniversary of the first broadcast on Relevant Radio, holiday ravel, Turkey pardons and more.

• Ashley reports on Pope Leo's Weekly General Audience, how she celebrates Thanksgiving and feast of St. Andrew.

• Did You Know - Turkey Talk

• Bishop Mueggenborg gives a reflection on the first Sunday in Advent.

11/26/25 7am CT Hour - Bishop Brendan Cahill

• John and Sarah chat about the 25th Anniversary of the first broadcast on Relevant Radio, holiday travel, Turkey pardons, football and more.

• Bishop Cahill goes through the speech Lincoln made regarding Thanksgiving becoming a national holiday and what we can learn from it.

• Did You Know - History of Pumpkin Pye

• History of Thanksgiving

• Listener share what they are thankful for this year.

11/25/25 6am CT Hour - Fr. Richard Hermes/ Cale Clarke

• John and Sarah chat about Thanksgiving travel ad courtesy in airport, NHL football and National Play with Dad Day.

• Fr. Richard shares the story of Jesuit priest Fr. Ricard Thomas whose cause for canonization was recently opened.

• Cale breaks down the Catholic connection between Thanksgiving, the Eucharist and the Jewish Todah sacrifice.

11/25/25 7am CT Hour - Fr. Albert Haase/ Jonathon Coulson

• John and Sarah chat about Thanksgiving travel ad curtesy in airport, NHL football and National Play with Dad Day.

• Fr. Albert speaks to the persistent nature of God to get out attention and react through prayer and living a holier life.

• Jonathon shares the story of how he was struck by lightening and dead for 40m at age 11 and how God worked a miracle to bring him back to life.

11/24/25 6am CT Hour - Ed Clancy/ Sr. Mary Teresa Bettag

• John and Sarah chat about Thanksgiving prep, Ukraine peace talks, NFL football an Mystery Music Monday.

• Ed gives the details on the hardship that Christians in Nigeria are facing including kidnapping and death of some.

• Sr. Mary Teresa shares a story about how she called upon God to show her the blessings in her life and He did not disappoint, which leads to a conversation about how often we might give God the credit for the blessings in our life.

11/24/25 7am CT Hour - Kendra Tierney Norton/ Rob Kaczmark

• John and Sarah chat about Thanksgiving prep, Ukraine peace talks, NFL football an Mystery Music Monday.

• Kendra suggests ways to slow down Christmas and more properly enter into Advent by decorating slowly and highlighting special feasts along with Advent hymns to get ready to celebrate big time on Christmas day and beyond.

• Rob shares his experience being on the ground at the Pope Leo Digital Experience NCYC in Indianapolis Friday and how the young adults there reacted to the live stream with the Pope.

11/21/25 6am CT Hour - Fr. James Kubicki/ Bishop Daniel Mueggenborg

• John, Glen and Sarah chat about Mandani meeting with Trump, Nigerian kidnapping of Catholic students, NCYC with Pope Leo Live on Relevant Radio and more.

• Fr. Kubicki talks about Christ the King, history of why we celebrate this solemnity and why we call Jesus a king.

• Bishop Mueggenborg reflects on this Sunday's Gospel about the good thief for last Sunday before Advent.

11/21/25 7am CT Hour - Mary Hallan Fiorito/ Lauren Clark

• John, Glen and Sarah chat about Mandani meeting with Trump, Nigerian kidnapping of Catholic students, NCYC with Pope Leo Live on Relevant Radio and more.

• Mary breaks down the First Choice Pregnancy Care case the Supreme Court will hear arguments for December 2.

• 3 Questions with Joan

• Lauren talks about why parents should hold off on phones until after 8th grade and the St. Carlo Parent Network that encourages parents and schools to stand firm on this. https://stcarloparentnetwork.org/