Happy feast of St. John of the Cross! On today’s show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell welcome Dr. Matthew Bunson to talk more about this great Carmelite mystic of the Counter-Reformation. Other guests include Vivian Dudro with the latest new children’s books from Ignatius Press, Bear Woznick on preparing our hearts to meet Jesus, and Kevin Schmiesing with This Week in Catholic History. Plus news, weather, sports and a whole lot more...

Happy feast of Pope St. Damasus! On today’s show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell look at the life of this pontiff who commissioned St. Jerome to translate the Bible into Latin. Guests include Dr. John Cuddeback of Christendom College to discuss an online philosophy course he’s giving through the Institute of Catholic Culture, Ken Craycraft on how Joe Biden’s pick for Health and Human Services poses multiple threats to religious liberty, Steve Ray on rivers and streams in the Bible, and Amy Welborn on why the 3rd Sunday in Advent in Italy is known as “Bambinelli Sunday.” Plus news, weather, sports and a whole lot more...

Good morning! On today's show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell welcome Sr. Stephanie Still to discuss the collection for the Retirement Fund for Religious. Other guests include Brandon McGinley, author of "The Prodigal Church," Teresa Tomeo from EWTN's "Catholic Connection," and pastoral counselor Kevin Prendergast on the spiritual value of solitude during a pandemic. Plus news, weather, sports, and a whole lot more...

Happy feast of St. Juan Diego! On today's show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell discuss this indigenous Mexican saint to whom Our Lady of Guadalupe appeared. Guests include Dan Cellucci of the Catholic Leadership Institute on the question of what effect the pandemic might have on Mass attendance once everything reopens, Dr John Bergsma on the theme of covenant in the first five books of the Bible, Gary Zimak on persevering in faith during times of adversity, and Dr. Matthew Bunson to reflect on yesterday's announcement by Pope Francis of a Year of St. Joseph. Plus news, weather, sports and so very much more...

Happy Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception! On today's Mary-themed program, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell will talk to Tim Staples about what the Annunciation has to do with the Immaculate Conception. Carrie Gress will discuss Mary as the Spouse of the Holy Spirit. Dr Marcellino D'Ambrosio offers his insights on the Feast of the Immaculate Conception. Fr Dwight Longenecker will discuss St Maxilimilian Kolbe's devotion to the Immaculata, and Karlo Broussard will give a Catholic defense against Protestant challenges to the perpetual virginity of the Blessed Mother.

Happy Feast of St Ambrose! On today's "Best of the SRMS," Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell talk to Dr Matthew Bunson about this Bishop and Doctor of the Church. Dr John Bergsma discusses "what's next" when someone says "Yes" to God. Bear Woznick unpacks iron sharpening iron in men's spirituality. Jeff Cavins talks about "how" to read the Bible. Fr Thomas Joseph White tells us about his book, "The Light of Christ: An Introduction to Catholicism."

Happy feast of St. John Damascene! On today's show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell talk more about this Doctor of the Church who defended the use of images in worship. Guests include Steve Ray on what the Nicene Creed says about the final judgment, Stephanie Mann on Carol Houselander and Advent, Ken Craycraft on a Supreme Court case involving the Diocese of Brooklyn, and Fr. Frank Donio on the real St. Nicholas ahead of his feast this weekend. Plus news, weather, sports and a whole lot more...

On today's show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell welcome Sr. Margaret Timothy Sato of the Daughters of St. Paul to share info on this year's virtual Christmas concert. Other guests include pastoral counselor Kevin Prendergast on Advent as a time to repair relationships, Matt Pinto on new Advent resources for children from Ascension Press, and Danielle Bean on an upcoming virtual Advent retreat for women. Plus news, weather, sports and a whole lot more...

Happy feast of Bl. Charles de Foucald! On today's show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell share the story of this incredible soldier turned hermit and martyr who was recently approved for canonization. Guests include Fr. Boniface Hicks, O.S.B. on interiority and the heart, Dr. Marlon de la Torre on Advent and the incarnation, Aaron Seng of Tradivox on digital resources for catechesis, and Dr. John Pepino to preview his upcoming webinar for the Institute of Catholic Culture on how Alexander the Great helped set the stage for the ancient world that Jesus would be born into. Plus news, weather, sports and a whole lot more...

Happy feast of St. Andrew the Apostle! On today's show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell talk more about this brother of St. Peter who was the first of the twelve to be called by Jesus. Guests include Kevin Schmiesing with This Week in Catholc History, Bear Woznick on what the Bible tells us about the need for humility, Steve Ray on what the Nicene Creed says about the Church, and Justin McClain on why the Gospels should be our first source when it comes to talking about healing racism. Plus news, weather, sports and a whole lot more...