In today’s first segment, Maggie DeWitte shares details about the Pulse Life Gala on November 22, including featured events and why this gathering strengthens the pro-life movement. She also discusses the ongoing work of Pulse Life Advocates in serving women with compassion, clarity, and life-affirming resources.
Learn more about the Gala:
👉 https://wl.donorperfect.net/weblink/WebLink.aspx?name=E343960&id=23
Pulse Life Advocates website:
👉 https://pulseforlife.org/

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Maggie DeWitte, Executive Director of Pulse Life Advocates, shares an inside look at the Pulse Life Gala on November 22, including what guests can expect and why this event matters for the pro-life mission in Iowa. Maggie also discusses Pulse’s ongoing work to inform and accompany women facing challenging decisions.
Learn more about the Gala:
👉 https://wl.donorperfect.net/weblink/WebLink.aspx?name=E343960&id=23
Learn more about Pulse Life Advocates:
👉 https://pulseforlife.org/

Jason Gale, VP of Content and Production for TAN Books, joins us to discuss Advent and Christmas with the Church Fathers, a seven-week retreat drawing deeply from ancient Christian wisdom to illuminate the meaning of the Incarnation. Jason explains the structure, themes, and spiritual richness of this new resource.
Find the book:
👉 https://tanbooks.com/products/books/advent-and-christmas-with-the-church-fathers-a-seven-week-retreat-on-the-mystery-and-the-meaning-of-the-incarnation/

#CatholicMorningShow #IowaCatholicRadio #PulseLifeAdvocates #ProLifeIowa #PulseGala2025 #ChurchFathers #AdventRetreat #TANBooks #CatholicBooks #Incarnation

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• The Uncommon Good with Bo Bonner and Dr. Bud Marr
• Be Not Afraid with Fr. Fabian Moncada and Fr. Bruce Riebe
• Be Not Afraid en Español con el P. Fabián Moncada
• Making it Personal with Bishop William Joensen
• Faith and Family Finance with Gregory Waddle
• The Great Men of the Bible with Joe Stopulos
   

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• The Daily Gospel Reflection with Fr. Nick Smith
• The Daily Mass from St. Francis of Assisi
• The Daily Mass from St. Pius X
• The Daily Mass from St. Theresa
• Sunday Mass from the Basilica of Saint John

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In this tender and compassionate segment, Kaitlyn Osborn discusses the mission of miscarriage ministry in Des Moines. She explains how the Church accompanies families in the darkness of loss and how support, prayer, and community can bring real healing.
For help or more information:
📧 [email protected]

#MiscarriageMinistry #CatholicSupport #ProLifeCare #HopeAndHealing #KaitlynOsborn #IowaCatholicRadio #InfantLossSupport #CatholicMorningShow #ChurchCares #FaithInSuffering

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• Making it Personal with Bishop William Joensen
• Faith and Family Finance with Gregory Waddle
• The Great Men of the Bible with Joe Stopulos
   

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• The Daily Mass from St. Francis of Assisi
• The Daily Mass from St. Pius X
• The Daily Mass from St. Theresa
• Sunday Mass from the Basilica of Saint John

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In this powerful conversation, Fr. Lawrence Carney shares the mission of his apostolate to spread devotion to the Holy Face of Jesus. He also discusses his book Preparation for Total Consecration to the Holy Face of Jesus and the spiritual journey this devotion invites: purification, illumination, and deeper union with God.
Learn more or get the book:
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#HolyFaceDevotion #FrLawrenceCarney #TotalConsecration #TANBooks #CatholicSpirituality #HolyFaceOfJesus #ConsecrationJourney #IowaCatholicRadio #CatholicMorningShow #PurgativeIlluminativeUnitive

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• Be Not Afraid en Español con el P. Fabián Moncada
• Making it Personal with Bishop William Joensen
• Faith and Family Finance with Gregory Waddle
• The Great Men of the Bible with Joe Stopulos
   

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• The Daily Mass from St. Francis of Assisi
• The Daily Mass from St. Pius X
• The Daily Mass from St. Theresa
• Sunday Mass from the Basilica of Saint John

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In this segment, Fr. David O’Connor reflects on the readings for the 32nd Sunday in Ordinary Time, guiding listeners to focus on preparedness, faithfulness, and the hope of Christ’s coming. A powerful reminder to stay awake and attentive to God’s presence.

#SundayGospel #CatholicReflection #FrOConnor #IowaCatholicRadio #StayAwake #BeReady #GospelLiving #FaithInAction #CatholicMorningShow #32ndSundayOrdinaryTime

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Fr. David O’Connor opens the show with reflections on the Gospel for the 32nd Sunday in Ordinary Time, inviting listeners to remain spiritually awake, faithful, and ready for the Lord.

Fr. Lawrence Carney joins us to share the mission of spreading devotion to the Holy Face of Jesus. He discusses his book Preparation for Total Consecration to the Holy Face of Jesus, the spiritual meaning of the 33-day consecration, and how God draws souls into deeper purification, illumination, and union.
Learn more about his book and ministry:
👉 https://tanbooks.com/products/books/preparation-for-total-consecration-to-the-holy-face-of-jesus-how-god-draws-the-soul-into-the-purgative-illuminative-and-unitive-ways/

Kaitlyn Osborn concludes today’s show with a compassionate discussion on miscarriage ministry in Des Moines—how families can find support, where to seek help, and how the Church walks with those experiencing heartbreaking loss.
Contact the ministry:
📧 [email protected]

#CatholicMorningShow #IowaCatholicRadio #SundayGospelReflection #HolyFaceOfJesus #TotalConsecration #CatholicDevotion #MiscarriageMinistry #ProLifeSupport #CatholicHope #FaithAndHealing

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• Be Not Afraid en Español con el P. Fabián Moncada
• Making it Personal with Bishop William Joensen
• Faith and Family Finance with Gregory Waddle
• The Great Men of the Bible with Joe Stopulos
   

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• The Daily Mass from St. Francis of Assisi
• The Daily Mass from St. Pius X
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In this inspiring segment, Ed Van Buskirk, founder of If You Love Me, shows how the Commandments are not restrictions but gifts that lead us to deeper love of God and one another. He also explains how this apostolate is helping families and parishes embrace healing and conversion.
Learn more or get involved at: https://ifyouloveme.org

#IfYouLoveMe #CatholicFamilyLife #Commandments #LivingTheFaith #EdVanBuskirk #CatholicRenewal #CatholicEvangelization #IowaCatholicRadio #CatholicMorningShow #FaithInAction

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• Making it Personal with Bishop William Joensen
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• The Great Men of the Bible with Joe Stopulos
   

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In this thoughtful conversation, Fr. Matthew Luft helps us understand the beauty and purpose behind praying for the dead. He explains the spiritual significance of November, the bond we share with the Holy Souls, and how remembrance leads us to deeper trust in God’s mercy. A timely reflection for All Souls month.

#HolySouls #PrayForTheDead #CatholicTradition #NovemberDevotions #FrMatthewLuft #CommunionOfSaints #HopeInChrist #CatholicMorningShow #IowaCatholicRadio #AllSoulsMonth

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• Making it Personal with Bishop William Joensen
• Faith and Family Finance with Gregory Waddle
• The Great Men of the Bible with Joe Stopulos
   

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In this segment, Deacon Randy Kiel walks us through the upcoming Sunday readings and explains how easy it is to misunderstand both people and God. He discusses the difference between reason and understanding, the limits of our human perception, and the hope found in the promise that we will fully know God in the end.

Learn more about his work at: https://kardiacounseling.com

#SundayGospelReflection #CatholicCounseling #DeaconKiel #IowaCatholicRadio #KnowGod #FaithAndReason #CatholicTeaching #SpiritualHealing #CatholicMorningShow #GraceAndUnderstanding

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• The Great Men of the Bible with Joe Stopulos
   

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Deacon Randy Kiel opens the show with a reflection on the upcoming Sunday readings, inviting listeners to consider how our misunderstandings of others — and sometimes even God — can shape our spiritual lives. He challenges us to pursue understanding over projection, especially in our relationship with the Divine.
Learn more at: https://kardiacounseling.com

Fr. Matthew Luft continues the conversation by unpacking the Church’s focus on the Holy Souls during November. He explains why praying for the dead is an act of profound love, how it forms us, and how remembrance draws us deeper into the mystery of God’s mercy.

Ed Van Buskirk closes the show with a powerful conversation about the mission of If You Love Me. Ed reflects on how the Commandments are not rules to restrict us but invitations into authentic love, healing, and restored family life.
Learn more at: https://ifyouloveme.org

#CatholicMorningShow #IowaCatholicRadio #SundayGospelReflection #HolySouls #NovemberRemembrance #CatholicFaith #IfYouLoveMe #SpiritualHealing #CatholicCounseling #CatholicPodcast

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• The Uncommon Good with Bo Bonner and Dr. Bud Marr
• Be Not Afraid with Fr. Fabian Moncada and Fr. Bruce Riebe
• Be Not Afraid en Español con el P. Fabián Moncada
• Making it Personal with Bishop William Joensen
• Faith and Family Finance with Gregory Waddle
• The Great Men of the Bible with Joe Stopulos
   

Liturgy & Devotions

• The Daily Gospel Reflection with Fr. Nick Smith
• The Daily Mass from St. Francis of Assisi
• The Daily Mass from St. Pius X
• The Daily Mass from St. Theresa
• Sunday Mass from the Basilica of Saint John

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