Morning Light is joined by Ralph May, Executive Director from the Society of St. Vincent de Paul of SW Idaho, to discuss a myriad of topics today:

• The special Mass at Risen Christ on St. Vincent de Paul's Feast Day

• Overland Block Party last Thursday

• Thanksgiving Food Box – volunteer sign up opening soon

• Christmas Toy Store – Volunteers and Gift Drives in parishes/organizations/businesses

• Cookies for Corrections – 100,000 cookies for 6,000 residents in South Boise Complex

For more information on these and other events, visit www.svdpid.org 

     During our weekly "Sacred Music" segment, Morning Light welcomes back Cathryn Gardner, Music Director at Our Lady of the Rosary parish, talking about music based on the Biblical parables.

The Parables Song - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WDjnal6xucc

The Sower’s Song - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3unpvYQJiic

Parables - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=00F1AXLCDes

Mustard Seed - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s6TWuCBz3wU

Morning Light welcomes back Jay Wonacott, Director of Marriage & Family Life for the Diocese of Boise, to continue his series on the paragraphs in the Catechism pertaining to marriage.  Today, "marital consent" as spelled out in paragraphs 1625 through 1627.  Jay also gives us updates on three big events coming to our Diocese - learn more at:  www.catholicidaho.org/events 

     Morning Light interviews Joe Cordaro, a FOCUS missionary serving his second year on the campus of Boise State University.  A graduate of the University of Colorado-Boulder, find out why this future electrical engineer decided to put his career on hold so as to minister to college students.

Salt & Light Catholic Radio now presents “The Manna of the Messiah” as Sister Beverly from Marymount Hermitage helps us unlock the secrets of the Last Supper.  Based on the book “Jesus and the Jewish Roots of the Eucharist” by Dr. Brant Pitre, Sister Beverly helps us to understand why the Eucharist is so important to our Catholic faith.  Today’s episode will be the conclusion of this 5-part study as we discuss two mysteries - Jesus’ Divine Identity…and the Resurrection.  To learn more about the ministry of Sister Beverly, please visit the website: www.Marymount-Hermitage.org 

     Man Cave is a weekly segment of Morning Light, discussing how topics that affect Catholic men in today's society.  Today is our last show with Eddie Trask who is very busy at the Augustine Institute these days!  Pat King will continue to carry the Man Cave torch with a new co-host to be named soon.

     Faith & Feasts is a weekly segment of Morning Light hosted by Teresa Zepeda.  Today, we get a quick rundown of saints and celebrations to look forward to over the next 7 days.  We also highlight St. Thérèse of Lisieux who we celebrate this Sunday, October 1st/

     Sarah Lynch from St. Mark’s Catholic School joins Morning Light for today's "Catholic Counseling" segment.  With classes, sports and other activities well underway, how do we create a healthy school-life balance for students?  Tune in and find out!

     "Cooking With Scripture" is a weekly segment of Morning Light hosted by Chef Lou Aaron, owner of the Westside Drive-In and a Deacon at Our Lady of the Rosary parish in east Boise.  Today, as we feast on homemade French Onion Soup, Chef talks about onions in the Bible...and shares some onion jokes too!

     John Keenan & Pam Jaszkowiak from the Idaho Lay Dominicans join Morning Light today to talk about “Passions” as we continue our series on Part 3 of the Catechism.