Blessed & Beautiful is a weekly segment of Morning Light, aimed at the issues that Catholic women deal with in today's society. Today, Taryn Kammaraad shares her thoughts on "social influences."  How did Taryn's childhood help shape the way she now parents her own kids? She shares some great advice and wisdom in today's episode.

Morning Light welcomes the new intern for Catholic Charities of Idaho - Fr. Onyema Okorie! That's right, he's logging hours as a CCI intern until he can become an official addition to the already wonderful lineup of counselors.  Learn more at www.ccidaho.org  

Beth Bishop, Development Director for the Society of St. Vincent de Paul SW Idaho, stops by Morning Light to recap the recent July 4th Fireworks Stand, the Subaru Giveaway and discuss the need for more volunteers at the Thrift Stores.

During our weekly Sacred Music segment, Morning Light welcomes back John Vitz from Angelus Music to discuss Pope Leo XIV.

Brothers and Sisters in Christ (BASIC) are holding a men's retreat July 24-27. Roland Corrall joins Morning Light today to talk more about this special event coming to Camp JPII. Register today by calling 208-615-2818 or learn more at www.dioceseofboise.org/event/b.a.s.i.c.-men's-retreat 

Salt & Light Radio's own Carol Brown joins Morning Light to talk about a couple of upcoming events - the Vocations Trap Shoot (Aug. 1st) and Idaho Catholic Women’s Conference (Sept. 6)

Gabe Ryan concludes his chat with Dcn/Chef Lou Aaron from Our Lady of the Rosary and the Westside Drive-In as Morning Light wraps up this segment…’cuz Catholic Kids wanted to know! 

Teresa Zepeda returns to Morning Light with the latest edition of Faith & Feasts, going over the saints and feasts days coming up during the next 7 days...

Saint Benedict, Abbot - July 11

Saint Kateri Tekakwitha - July 14

Saint Bonaventure, Bishop - July 15

Catholic Counseling is a weekly segment of Morning Light where we've assembled a panel of experts to help Catholics maintain good mental health. Today, from Cornerstone Psychological Associates in Boise, we welcome back Dr. Kathy Edwards to talk about how we grieve. 

• Psalm 34:18: "The Lord is close to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit." 

• Psalm 147:3:   "He heals the brokenhearted and binds up their wounds."

• Revelation 21:4:  “He will wipe every tear from their eyes. There will be no more death or mourning or crying or pain, for the old order of things has passed away.”

• Matthew 5:4:  “Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted.”

• 1 Peter 5:7:  "Cast all your anxiety on him because he cares for you."

• Romans 8:28:  "And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose."