Morning Air

7/15/25 6am CT Hour - Bishop Brendan Cahill/ Brian Gibson

• Glen and Sarah chat about the rollarcoaster of emotion wen a child is briefly missing.

• Bishop Cahill speaks to those who have lost so much in Kerr County, TX and how we can be present to those who grieve.

• Brian talks pro-life news including power of sidewalk counselors and FDA reviewing the abortion pill safety.

7/15/25 7am CT Hour - William Albrecht/ Fr. John Gordon

• Glen and Sarah chat about Canada, Gummy Worms and more.

• William breaks down the basics of the Holy Trinity found in tradition and the Bible.

• Fr. Gordon shares the poll that says that Americans value family as a top value.

7/14/25 6am CT Hour - Emily Jaminet/ Melissa Bramble

• John, Glen and Sarah give the latest on Texas flood recovery, President reflects on anniversary of PA rally shooting, Sinner wins Wimbledon and MLB Home Run Derby, plus Mystery Music Monday.

• Emily gives tips on how we can hit the reset button during the summer so that we are spiritually ready.

• Melissa shares the life of St. Kateri and how countercultural she was for her time.

7/14/25 7m CT Hour - Noemi Padilla/ Mike Sweeney

• John, Glen and Sarah give the latest on Texas flood recovery, President reflects on anniversary of PA rally shooting, Sinner wins Wimbledon and MLB Home Yun Derby, plus Mystery Music Monday.

• Noemi shares her powerful testimony of how she became a nurse for an abortion center, found God in the heartbeat of an unborn baby and got out of the darkness with God's help.

• Mike talks Home run Derby, what it's like to be in the All Star Game and the real blessing of our Catholic faith.

7/11/25 6am CT Hour - Dr. Annabelle Moseley/ Bishop Daniel Muegenborg

• Glen and Sarah chat about Manhattanhenge 2025, relive memories from early in Sarah's Relevant Radio voice work, food at the MN State Fair and more.

• Dr. Annabelle shares the wisdom of several Carmelite saints and encourages all to be enrolled with the brown scapular.

• Bishop Mueggenborg reflects on the good Samaritan story and what Jesus teaches us about neighbor.

7/11/25 7am CT Hour - Monsignor Stephen Rossetti/ Mary Hallan Fiorito

• Glen and Sarah chat about Manhattanhenge 2025, relive memories from early in Sarah's Relevant Radio voice work, food at the MN State Fair and more.

• Monsignor shares how we can do our part to support priests so they are mentally fit for duty.

• 3 Questions with Becky

• Mary breaks down the disciplinary action taken against an abortionist who was careless and operated his clinic ruthlessly.

Statue of "Homeless Jesus" outside of Christ Church Cathedral in Dublin, Ireland Image via Simon R B / Shutterstock.

This episode of Morning Air is a mix of art, faith, surprise, and a whole lot of heart.  John Morales chats with Timothy Schmalz, a Catholic sculptor from Canada. 

Be Welcoming—More Than Meets the Eye

Just before Easter, Timothy’s new sculpture “Be Welcoming” was unveiled in St. Peter’s Square. John explains that at first, it looks like a worn-out traveler. When you walk around it… you can see angel wings hidden in the folds.

This is straight from Hebrews 13:2:

“Do not neglect hospitality, for through it some have unknowingly entertained angels.”

How beautiful is that? You can sit beside the angel, grasp its hand, and literally step into the scripture. The placement is extra meaningful—near the Vatican’s clinic for the homeless—symbolizing that Christ is hidden in the poor. 

Mini Angels for Pope Francis

Pope Francis loved the sculpture so much, he asked Timothy to make 10 miniatures to give away! Timothy was touched; it was one of the Pope’s last requests before falling ill.

Sculpting Pope Leo XIV—Fast and Spirit-Filled

When Pope Leo XIV was elected, how did Timothy celebrate? He locked himself in his studio and sculpted. 

He studied every detail: smile lines, glasses, expressions, and he made a bust radiating joy, hope, and peace. He even wove in tiny details like St. Augustine and Our Lady on the papal stole. 

Art as Evangelization (and Pro-Life Witness)

Timothy sees sculptures as “advertisements for eternity.” Forget TV commercials; bronze art lasts forever.

He’s dreaming up pieces for saints like Chesterton, and he’s thrilled his pro-life monument is (hopefully) heading to Austin, Texas soon. 

Want to See More?

Check out timothypaulschmalz.com; you’ll be amazed.

7/10/25 6am CT Hour - Rob Kaczmark/ Fr. Brice Higginbotham

• John, Glen and Sarah give an update on flooding victims and search in Texas, Dr. O'Connor pleading the 5th, widow of man killed in Butler Trump rally, robot umpires in MLB and What's That Sound.

• Rob takes us on a tour of some of Pope Leo's favorite hangouts on the South Side of Chicago as we get to know him.

• Fr. Brice breaks into why the Church has seasons throughout the year and what ordinary time is supposed to mean to us Catholics.

7/10/25 7am CT Hour - Bishop Edward Scharfenberger/ Fr. Leandro Fossa

• John, Glen and Sarah give an update on flooding victims and search in Texas, Dr. O'Connor pleading the 5th, widow of man killed in Butler Trump rally, robot umpires in MLB and What's That Sound.

• Bishop Scharfenberger speaks to the need for renewal and often restructuring of our churches to ensure a fruitful future.

• Fr. Leandro talks about the promises of the brown scapular and devotion to Our Lady of Mount Carmel.

7/9/25 6am CT Hour - Ashley Noronha/ Dan Rigali

• John, Glen and Sarah give an update on the rescue of flood victims from Texas, IRS saying that Church can endorse political candidates and National Sugar Cookie Day.

• Ashley reports on Pope Leo's move to Castel Gandolfo, Italy recognizes same sex-couples on birth certificates, St. Benedict and more.

• Did You Know - the legend of french fries

• Dan shares why restoring the beauty of sacred art and Catholic churches is needed.