Morning Air

6/7/24 7am CT Hour - Mary Hallan Fiorito/ Carol and Pete Tomaselli

• John, Glen and Sarah chat about President Biden in France, NBA Finals, NEC Pilgrimage Update and last Wheel of Fortune with Pat Sajak.
• Mary breaks down what happened to a couple in Texas who had trouble getting treatment after a miscarriage and what Texas law allows in those instances.
• Carol and Pete discuss how you know if you are a critic and what to do about it so your marriage can improve.

6/6/24 6am CT Hour - Fr. Mark Bernhard/ Colin & Aimee Maclver

• John, Glen and Sarah chat about Pope Francis comments on D-Day Anniversary, NBA Finals start, NEC Pilgrimage Update and play What's That Sound.
• Fr. Mark talks about the challenges of temptation and how to battle the beast in our own hearts.
• Colin and Aimee shares how we can talk about Pride Month with our middle schoolers and bring Theology of the Body into the equation.

6/6/24 7am CT Hour - Laura DeMaria/ Tim Schmalz

• John, Glen and Sarah chat about Pope Francis comments on D-Day Anniversary, NBA Finals start, NEC Pilgrimage Update and play What's That Sound.
• Laura shares how her life changed in a good way after the birth of her first child.
• Tim explains how and why he created sculptures for the National Eucharistic Congress this July.
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How often do you think about heaven? How do you picture it? Does it fill you with immense peace?

John Morales has a heavenly discussion with Fr. Jerome Koutnik, exploring the nature of heaven. Spoiler alert: it’s not the soda-fountain-in-the-clouds you might have imagined as a kid! 

A Spiritual Dimension Fr. Jerome helps us understand that heaven isn't a physical location. Instead, it's a transcendent reality. St. Paul hints at this in 1 Corinthians 2:9, describing heaven as something beyond our wildest dreams.

Jesus' Ascension: A Physical Event with a Spiritual Meaning When Jesus ascended, it wasn't about reaching a physical "place" but symbolizing a higher, glorified existence. He rose to confirm the apostles' faith, showing that His presence isn't confined to physical realms.

Heavenly Presence: Beyond Time and Space Fr. Jerome emphasizes that while heaven isn't a physical place, Jesus' risen body and the bodies of Mary and St. Joseph are present there in a glorified form. They move beyond physical constraints, embodying a spiritual reality that transcends our earthly understanding.

Mass: A Glimpse of Heaven on Earth Fr. Jerome beautifully connects this concept to the Mass. It's not just a local gathering; it’s a mystical participation in the eternal, heavenly liturgy. Through the Eucharist, heaven and earth unite, making every Mass a step into the divine.

Heaven: In the Heart of Christ For those still wondering, “Where is heaven?” Fr. Jerome poetically concludes: heaven is in the heart of Christ. It's a place of eternal love and mercy, where we’re invited to dwell forever. 

Are you living for heaven now on Earth? 

Key Takeaways:

Heaven isn’t a physical place: It’s a transcendent reality.

Jesus' ascension: Symbolic of moving to a glorified existence.

Presence in heaven: Not bound by physical limitations.

Mass: A mystical participation in the heavenly liturgy.

6/5/24 6am CT Hour - Ashley Noronha/ Fr. Chris Argano

• John, Glen and Sarah chat about President Biden's immigration executive action, NEC Pilgrimage Update and rare Boba Fett action figure.
• Ashley reports on Pope Francis' Weekly General Audience, Nutella Ice Cream and feast days.
• Fr. Chris explains why it's imperative for the laity to pray for priests.

6/5/24 7am CT Hour - Fr. Marcel Taillon/ Dave Durand

• John, Glen and Sarah chat about President Biden's immigration executive action and give a NEC Pilgrimage Update.
• Fr. Marcel shares how living a life of sin without the sacraments can block grace from God.
• Dave explains leadership styles and when to use them.

6/4/24 6am CT Hour - Mark Mastroianni/ Oscar Delgado

• John, Glen and Sarah chat about President Biden's executive order at the border, heatwave on west coast, update on the NEC Pilgrimage and National Cheese Day.
• Mark previews down Apple's World Wide Developer Community conference 2024.
• Oscar talks about the new film, Jesus Thirsts, and why we should all support Catholic movies like this.

6/4/24 7am CT Hour - Martha Fernandez-Sardina/ Harry Kraemer

• John, Glen and Sarah chat about President Biden's executive order at the border, heatwave on west coast, update on the NEC Pilgrimage and National Cheese Day.
• Martha shares how the two hearts; Immaculate Heart of Mary and Sacred  Heart of Jesus teach us what true love really is.
• Harry shares his thoughts on why he feels feedback in the workplace is not just paper fill but a moral responsibility to workers.

5/30/24 6am CT Hour - Monsignor James Shea/ John Heinen

• Glen and Sarah talk about the end of the school year, attacking otter, give an update on NEC Pilgrimage and plays What's That Sound.
• Monsignor talks about coming to understand what it means that Jesus is truly present in the Eucharist.
• John explains why walking the walk of being a Catholic Gentleman is critical for the next generation but also men around us who are inspired to do the same.

5/30/24 7am CT Hour - Anne Flynn/ Fr. James Kubicki

• Glen and Sarah talk about the end of the school year, attacking otters, give an update on NEC Pilgrimage and plays What's That Sound.
• Anne shares her battle cancer for the second time and how she has seen God's hand along the way.
• Fr. Kubicki talks about what we learn from the story of Mary visiting Elizabeth after the Annunciation.