Good morning! On today's SRMS, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell talk to Gary Zimak, who turns us to the book of Isaiah to help ease anxiety. Catherine Fishlock offers a "little Latin lesson" on the Pater Noster. Dr Timothy O'Donnell discusses the times in the Gospels when Jesus' heart was moved with pity. Mike Aquilina talks about Tertullian and the theology of sarcasm, and Amy Welborn unpacks the problems with the so-called "Prosperity Gospel."

Happy feast of St. Gregory the Great! On today’s show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell welcome Dr. Marcellino D’Ambrosio to talk more about this pope who is the patron saint of popes. Other guests include Mike Aquilina on the legacy of the Church father Melito of Sardis, Stephanie Mann on the English martyrs Robert Southwell, Henry Walpole, and Philip Howard, and pastoral counselor Kevin Prendergast on the benefits and consequences of using medication for mental health issues. Plus news, weather, sports and more…

Good morning! On today’s show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell welcome Rose Ganguzza, producer of the new movie “Fatima,” to talk about the impact her film has been having around the world. Other guests include Teresa Tomeo from EWTN’s Catholic Connection on a recent poll showing some disturbing faith trends, Dr. John Bergsma on what “binding and loosing” means in the Old Testament, and Gary Zimak on balancing our active and contemplative lives. Plus news, weather, sports and a whole lot more…

Good morning! On today’s show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell welcome Fr. Boniface Hicks, O.S.B., to discuss the power of the Jesus Prayer. Other guests include Marlon de la Torre on inviting your child into a relationship with God, Brendan Hodge, author of the new novel “If You Can Get It,” and canon lawyer Fr. Philip Michael Tangorra on the curious case of a Detroit priest who recently realized he’d never even been baptized. Plus news, weather, sports and a whole lot more…

Happy feast of St. Raymond Nonnatus! On today’s show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell talk more about this heroic Mercedarian priest. Guests include Kevin Schmiesing with This Week in Catholic History, Dr. Marcellino D’Ambrosio to take us on a pilgrimage to the Jordan River, Deacon Steven Greydanus to review the new movie “Fatima,” and Bishop Elias Zaidan from the Maronite Eparchy of Los Angeles with an update on the situation in Lebanon. Plus news, weather, sports and more…

Happy Feast of St Augustine! On today’s program, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell welcome Dr Chad Pecknold to unpack St Augustine’s great work, “City of God.” Rita Heikenfeld discusses the many uses of vinegar in our Bible foods segment. Dr Jim Schroeder explains why we should ween our teens from using their cell phones as alarm clocks. Steve Ray tells us about the mountains and hills in the Bible. And Fr Leo Pattalinghug tells us about his book, “Saving the Family One Meal at a Time.”

Good morning and happy feast of St Monica! On today’s show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell talk to Patti Armstrong about how St Monica can serve as a model of hope for the parents of children who have fallen away from the Faith. Fr Sebastian Walshe uncovers the deeper lessons learned from the parable of the Good Samaritan. Dr Scott Hahn talks about reviving Church teaching against cremation in his book “Hope to Die.” Msgr Charles Pope reflects on how we have helped the “saints of old” in their holiness. And our legal/political analyst Ken Craycraft discusses environmental issues and Catholic Social Teaching.

Happy feast of Our Lady of Czestochowa! On today’s show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell talk more about this Marian devotion that was a favorite of Pope St. John Paul II. Guests include Dr. John Bergsma on why Catholic and Protestant Bibles have different lists of Old Testament books, Stephanie Mann on the English martyrs St. John Boste and St. Eustace White, and Gary Zimak on trusting God to be our deliverer. Plus news, weather, sports and a whole lot more...

Good morning! On today’s show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell welcome Fr. Boniface Hicks to discuss the benefits of praying Lectio Divina. Other guests include Marlon de la Torre on learning to teach like Jesus, Fr. Frank Donio from the Catholic Apostolate Center on doing campus ministry in a time of COVID, and Mike Aquilina on the tandem feasts of Sts. Monica and Augustine later this week. Plus news, weather, sports and a whole lot more…

Happy feast of St. Bartholomew the Apostle! On today’s show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell welcome Catholic pilgrimage guide Steve Ray to talk more about this close associate of Jesus and early martyr for the faith. Guests include Kevin Schmiesing with This Week in Catholic History, Kris McGregor with more on devotion to the infant Jesus, and Amy Alznauer to discuss her children’s book, “The Strange Birds of Flannery O’Connor.” Plus news, weather, sports and more...