Son Rise Morning Show

Good morning! On today’s show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell welcome Bill Schmitt from OnWord to discuss “authentic” as Merriam-Webster’s word of 2023. Other guests include Fr. Augustine Wetta on more advice from the Desert Fathers, and canon lawyer Fr. Phillip-Michael Tangorra. Plus news, weather, sports and more...

Good morning! On today’s show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell welcome John Kraemer from the Lego Church Project to discuss his latest season, and how he’s using his work to highlight the needs of those with disabilities. Other guests include Mike Aquilina to look at the city of Edessa as an early Christian center, and Kris McGregor with another selection from the Office of Readings. Plus news, weather, sports and a whole lot more...

Good morning! On today’s show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell welcome Fr. John Gavin to talk about a passage from the Shepherd of Hermas that is an early Christian perspective on the relationship between the world and the Church. Other guests include Brendan Hodge from the Pillar, art historian Liz Lev, and Kevin Schmiesing with This Week in Catholic History. Plus news, weather, sports and more...

Happy feast of St. John Neumann! On today’s show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell discuss his impact on the American Church. Guests include Amy Welborn on what T.S. Eliot had to say about the Magi ahead of Epiphany, and Fr. Hezekias Carnazzo from the Institute of Catholic Culture and Fr. Jonathan Duncan from the Diocese of Charleston to preview the Sunday Mass readings. Plus all the latest news, weather, sports and a whole lot more...

Happy feast of St. Elizabeth Ann Seton! On today’s show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell talk to Dr. Matthew Bunson about her unique impact on the American Church. Other guests include Rita Heikenfeld with Bible Foods, and pastoral counselor Kevin Prendergast on learning to appreciate people who we wouldn’t naturally get along with. Plus news, weather, sports and a whole lot more...

Happy feast of the Holy Name of Jesus! On today’s show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell discuss devotion to the Holy Name and why it matters. Guests include Gary Zimak on the obedience of Mary, and Fr. Philip Michael Tangorra on the upcoming feast of Epiphany. Plus news, weather, sports and a whole lot more...

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Happy New Year from the Son Rise Morning Show team! As we celebrate the Feast of Mary, the Mother of God and the Octave day of Christmas, Matt and Anna welcome Liz Lev to talk about the Basilica of St. Mary Major as “Rome’s Bethlehem.” Fr. Robert Nixon offers a reflection on the Mother of God from St. Ildephonsus of Toledo’s “Crown of the Virgin.” And Mike Aquilina tells us about the relationship between Jesus and Mary.

On today’s edition of the Son Rise Morning Show, Matt and Anna talk to Dr. Matthew Bunson about St. Thomas Beckett whose feast is today. Mike Aquilina discusses St. Ephrem’s beautifully Nativity poetry. And Rita Heikenfeld talks about the Victorian Manger Herbs tradition.

We continue to celebrate the Octave of Christmas, and on today’s feast of the Holy Innocents, Matt and Anna welcome Jeff Cavins to talk about the Babylonian Exile and how Herod the Great got to the throne. Dr. John Bergsma unpacks the genealogy of Jesus in Matthew 1. Plus Dr. Leonard DeLorenzo reflects on prayer and the Nativity.

On this feast of St. John the Evangelist, Matt and Anna welcome back Steve Ray to talk about the beloved disciple. Dr. Michael Barber talks about the theology of Bethlehem. And Fr. Stef Bankemper offers an alternate version of the “12 Days of Christmas” carol

Merry Christmas! On today’s show, Matt and Anna talk to Steve Ray about the life of the proto-martyr St. Stephen, whose feast is today. Fr. John Gavin tells us about the role of the Angels in the Nativity. And Fr. Philip Michael Tangorra discusses the theology of the great hymn Adeste Fideles.

Good morning! On today’s show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell share thoughts on getting to the Christmas finish line this weekend after an odd Advent. Guests include Michele Bowe from Holy Family Hospital in Bethlehem, and Fr. Hezekias Carnazzo from the Institute of Catholic Culture and Fr. Jonathan Duncan from the Diocese of Charleston to preview the Mass readings for the 4th Sunday of Advent. Plus news, weather, sports and a whole lot more...

Good morning! As we head toward the close of Advent, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell share more thoughts on making the most of these last few days of the season. Guests include pastoral counselor Kevin Prendergast with tips for combatting loneliness during the holidays, and Rita Heikenfeld on the symbolism of the 12 days of Christmas and a recipe for a homemade pomegranate vinaigrette. Plus news, weather, sports and more...

Good morning! On today’s show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell welcome canon lawyer Fr. Phillip-Michael Tangorra to discuss the recent Church document regarding the meaning of blessings. Other guests include Gary Zimak with more Scripture to help us finish Advent well, and Andrew Petiprin with family Christmas movie recommendations. Plus all the latest news, weather, sports and a whole lot more...