Maria Benes: How the Eucharistic Pilgrimage Blessed America's 250th Birthday (+ more) | CMS - 07/14/2026

Maria Benes: How the Eucharistic Pilgrimage Blessed America's 250th Birthday (+ more) | CMS - 07/14/2026

Maria Benes: The 2026 National Eucharistic Pilgrimage Comes Home Maria Benes, director of pilgrimages for the National Eucharistic Congress, joins the show fresh off the completion of the 2026 National Eucharistic Pilgrimage, which wrapped up July 5 in Philadelphia after months on the road up the Eastern Seaboard. Timed to America's 250th anniversary, the pilgrimage began at the Our Lady of La Leche Shrine in St. Augustine, Florida — near the site of the first documented Mass in the United States — and continued through historic stops including a Eucharistic procession along Boston's Freedom Trail and a special blessing of the nation near the Washington Monument over Corpus Christi weekend. Maria explains how the pilgrimage grew out of the National Eucharistic Revival and the 2024 National Eucharistic Congress in Indianapolis, shares a moving story of encounter from the road, and previews what's next as the Church looks toward the next National Eucharistic Congress in 2029. Pope Leo XIV even sent a video address ahead of the closing Mass. Young adults ages 19–29 interested in applying to be a "perpetual pilgrim" for a future route can find details at the link below. * Learn more or apply: eucharisticpilgrimage.org [https://www.eucharisticpilgrimage.org/?utm_source=Iowa%20Catholic%20Radio&utm_medium=Podcast&utm_campaign=The%20Catholic%20Morning%20Show] * Perpetual Pilgrim application info: eucharisticpilgrimage.org/perpetual-pilgrim-application [https://www.eucharisticpilgrimage.org/perpetual-pilgrim-application?utm_source=Iowa%20Catholic%20Radio&utm_medium=Podcast&utm_campaign=The%20Catholic%20Morning%20Show] Tonia Martin: Mary's Helping Hands Marks Five Years of Service Tonia Martin, director of operations for Mary's Helping Hands, joins the show to celebrate the West Des Moines nonprofit's fifth anniversary. Started by two Sacred Heart moms with a garage full of gently-used baby items, the organization now provides maternity clothing, baby clothing (newborn through 2T), and monthly essentials like diapers and wipes to families across the Des Moines area during a child's first two years of life. Tonia shares a beautiful story about a client named Brooklyn and invites the community to a 5th Anniversary Open House. * 📅 5th Anniversary Open House: Sunday, August 23, 3–5 p.m. Bring the whole family for treats, games, and a behind-the-scenes look at Mary's Helping Hands. * 🤍 Volunteer: maryshelpinghandsiowa.org/volunteer [https://www.maryshelpinghandsiowa.org/volunteer?utm_source=Iowa%20Catholic%20Radio&utm_medium=Podcast&utm_campaign=The%20Catholic%20Morning%20Show] * 📦 Donate items: maryshelpinghandsiowa.org/donate-items [https://www.maryshelpinghandsiowa.org/donate-items?utm_source=Iowa%20Catholic%20Radio&utm_medium=Podcast&utm_campaign=The%20Catholic%20Morning%20Show] * 💛 More ways to help: maryshelpinghandsiowa.org/make-a-difference [https://www.maryshelpinghandsiowa.org/make-a-difference?utm_source=Iowa%20Catholic%20Radio&utm_medium=Podcast&utm_campaign=The%20Catholic%20Morning%20Show] Coming Up: Growing the Faith Tour with Karlo Broussard Iowa Catholic Radio invites you to the Growing the Faith Tour, a special three-night speaker series with Catholic Answers apologist Karlo Broussard exploring faith, happiness, and salvation. * 📍 July 21 — Spencer * 📍 July 22 — Creston * 📍 July 23 — Pella All three events are free; pre-registration is requested. * Dates, directions & registration: IowaCatholicRadio.com [https://www.iowacatholicradio.com/events?utm_source=Iowa%20Catholic%20Radio&utm_medium=Podcast&utm_campaign=The%20Catholic%20Morning%20Show] Listen to The Catholic Morning Show weekdays at 7 a.m. Central on the Catholic Radio Network, IowaCatholicRadio.com [https://www.iowacatholicradio.com/?utm_source=Iowa%20Catholic%20Radio&utm_medium=Podcast&utm_campaign=The%20Catholic%20Morning%20Show], or the Iowa Catholic Radio app. #CatholicPodcast #CatholicRadio #NationalEucharisticPilgrimage #Eucharist #CatholicFaith #IowaCatholicRadio #CatholicMorningShow #MarysHelpingHands #CatholicCharity #DesMoinesIowa #GrowingTheFaithTour #CatholicAnswers Credits: Produced, Edited, and Mixed by Ayden Pugh, Alexia Baker, and Brady Grimm.   ENJOYING THE SHOW? 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From St. Augustine to Philadelphia: Maria Benes on the 2026 Eucharistic Pilgrimage - 07/14/2026

Maria Benes, director of pilgrimages for the National Eucharistic Congress, sits down just after wrapping the 2026 National Eucharistic Pilgrimage, a months-long journey timed to the 250th anniversary of the United States. The route began at the Our Lady of La Leche Shrine in the Diocese of St. Augustine — near the site of the first documented Mass in the country — and traveled north through the original colonies, including a Eucharistic procession along Boston's Freedom Trail and a special blessing of the nation near the Washington Monument over Corpus Christi weekend, before concluding over Fourth of July weekend in the Archdiocese of Philadelphia. Pope Leo XIV, the first American-born pope, even sent a video address ahead of the closing Mass on July 5. Maria traces the pilgrimage's roots back to the USCCB's three-year National Eucharistic Revival and the 2024 National Eucharistic Congress in Indianapolis, and shares a story of young adults encountering the Eucharistic procession on a boardwalk in Ocean City and recommitting their lives to Christ. She also looks ahead: applications for the next class of "perpetual pilgrims" (ages 19–29) open in the coming weeks, with the next National Eucharistic Congress planned for 2029. * Learn more or apply: eucharisticpilgrimage.org [https://www.eucharisticpilgrimage.org/?utm_source=Iowa%20Catholic%20Radio&utm_medium=Podcast&utm_campaign=The%20Catholic%20Morning%20Show] * Perpetual Pilgrim application info: eucharisticpilgrimage.org/perpetual-pilgrim-application [https://www.eucharisticpilgrimage.org/perpetual-pilgrim-application?utm_source=Iowa%20Catholic%20Radio&utm_medium=Podcast&utm_campaign=The%20Catholic%20Morning%20Show] Listen to The Catholic Morning Show weekdays at 7 a.m. Central on the Catholic Radio Network, IowaCatholicRadio.com [https://www.iowacatholicradio.com/?utm_source=Iowa%20Catholic%20Radio&utm_medium=Podcast&utm_campaign=The%20Catholic%20Morning%20Show], or the Iowa Catholic Radio app. #CatholicPodcast #NationalEucharisticPilgrimage #Eucharist #RealPresence #CatholicFaith #AmericanCatholic #IowaCatholicRadio #CatholicMorningShow #OneNationUnderGod #EucharisticRevival Credits: Produced, Edited, and Mixed by Ayden Pugh, Alexia Baker, and Brady Grimm.   ENJOYING THE SHOW? 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Mary's Helping Hands Turns 5: Tonia Martin on Serving Iowa Families - 07/14/2026

Mary's Helping Hands started five years ago when two Sacred Heart moms noticed they had an abundance of gently-used baby items and wanted to get them directly into the hands of families in need. What began serving 67 clients in its first year has grown into an organization supporting thousands of Iowa households annually with maternity clothing, baby clothing sized newborn through 2T, and monthly essentials like diapers, wipes, shampoo, and lotion. Tonia shares the story of Brooklyn, a young mother of three who found Mary's Helping Hands through a social media recommendation and has become one of the ministry's biggest advocates — including a handmade baby quilt moment that brought her to tears. Tonia also talks about the volunteer sewers who repurpose old bedsheets and fabric into pack-and-play sheets and washable breast pads, turning donated materials into essential items for new families. 5th Anniversary Open House 📅 Sunday, August 23, 3–5 p.m. — Bring the whole family for treats, games, and a tour of Mary's Helping Hands. 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The Catholic Morning Show – 07/13/2026

Saint of the Day & Reflection: The hosts open on the memorial of St. Henry II, discussing his path from considering the priesthood to becoming King of Germany, and how his life points to trusting God's call in every vocation. Headlines with Alexia Baker: International tensions in the Gulf, the Gordie Howe International Bridge opening July 27, and the Archdiocese of Dubuque's reorganization of 160 parishes into 24 regional pastorates. Sports & Weather: Mark Amadeo covers the Iowa Cubs, MLB scoreboard, and Dowling Catholic's substate baseball semifinal at Ankeny. Sunny, warming conditions are expected through the week, with highs climbing into the mid-90s by Wednesday. Interview: Jeremy Parsons, CEO, Iowa State Fair — One month from opening day (August 13–23, 2026), Parsons previews new America 250 programming, expanded shade and seating, new park-and-ride options, and what makes this year's fair special. 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Meditate Like a Saint: Fulton Sheen's Path to Prayer – Allan Smith – 07/13/2026

About the Book: The Soul of a Disciple distills Archbishop Fulton Sheen's teaching into six guided retreats — on the Holy Face of Jesus, Our Lady, the Beatitudes, the Eucharist, the Cross, and Holy Week — each designed to take just five minutes a day. Details and ordering: sophiainstitute.com [https://sophiainstitute.com/product/the-soul-of-a-disciple/?utm_source=Iowa%20Catholic%20Radio&utm_medium=Podcast&utm_campaign=The%20Catholic%20Morning%20Show] Why Meditation Matters: Smith explains that Sheen's decades of daily Holy Hours shaped his preaching, writing, and media ministry, and that his call to "gaze, remain, become, love, and abide" offers a concrete framework for prayer today. Suffering & Redemption: Drawing on Sheen's teaching, Smith discusses how uniting suffering to Christ transforms it from something to eliminate into something redemptive. Sheen's Beatification: Archbishop Fulton J. Sheen will be beatified at a Mass on September 24, 2026, in St. Louis. Information and updates: celebratesheen.com [https://www.celebratesheen.com/?utm_source=Iowa%20Catholic%20Radio&utm_medium=Podcast&utm_campaign=The%20Catholic%20Morning%20Show] About the Author: Allan Smith serves on the board of directors for the Sheen Cause and has compiled several Fulton Sheen anthologies through Sophia Institute Press. #FultonSheen #CatholicBooks #SophiaInstitutePress #CatholicMeditation #HolyHour #CatholicAuthors #CatholicRadio Credits: Produced, Edited, and Mixed by Ayden Pugh, Alexia Baker, and Brady Grimm.   ENJOYING THE SHOW? Follow The Catholic Morning Show on Apple Podcasts [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-catholic-morning-show/id1768144792] or Spotify [https://open.spotify.com/show/7bwtpBbCmw5xi6wsxOgqOm] so you never miss an episode — and if this one was worth your time, please leave us a ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ rating. It takes ten seconds and it's the single best way to help more people find the show.   🎧 LISTEN LIVE Catch The Catholic Morning Show live, weekday mornings on Iowa Catholic Radio. Listen Live [https://www.iowacatholicradio.com/listen-live] · Program Schedule [https://www.iowacatholicradio.com/program-schedule] · Our Stations [https://www.iowacatholicradio.com/our-stations]   LINKS You can follow us on Facebook, [https://www.facebook.com/iowacatholicradio] Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/iacatholicradio/], Youtube, [https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQ_w8fZ51egdFCWFGRSB4xA] Tiktok [https://www.tiktok.com/@iowa.catholic.rad]! More on our website [https://iowacatholicradio.com/?utm_source=podcast%20foot%20notes&utm_medium=podcasts&utm_campaign=podcasts]. If you would like to support Iowa Catholic Radio you can donate Here! [https://www.iowacatholicradio.com/donate?utm_source=podcast_footnotes&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=cms]   More from Iowa Catholic Radio: * Sunday Dive [https://sundaydive.com/] with Katie Patrizio * Man Up! [https://manup.simplecast.com/] with Joe Stopulos * Catholic Women Now [https://catholicwomennow.simplecast.com/] with Chris Magruder and Julie Nelson * The Uncommon Good [https://theuncommongood.simplecast.com/] with Bo Bonner and Dr. Bud Marr * Be Not Afraid [https://be-not-afraid.simplecast.com/] with Fr. Fabian Moncada and Fr. Bruce Riebe * Be Not Afraid en Español [https://be-not-afraid-in-spanish.simplecast.com/] con el P. Fabián Moncada * Making it Personal [https://making-it-personal-with-bishop-william-joensen.simplecast.com/] with Bishop William Joensen * Faith and Family Finance [https://open.spotify.com/show/4sZQSQlKnvB6mrZa12uSf9] with Gregory Waddle * The Great Men of the Bible [https://greatmen.iowacatholicradio.com/] with Joe Stopulos   Liturgy & Devotions * The Daily Gospel Reflection [https://daily-gospel-reflections-with-fr-nick-smith.simplecast.com/] with Fr. Nick Smith * The Daily Mass from St. Francis of Assisi [https://daily-mass-from-st-francis-of-assisi.simplecast.com/] * The Daily Mass from St. Pius X [https://daily-mass-from-st-pius-x.simplecast.com/] * The Daily Mass from St. Theresa [https://daily-mass-from-st-theresa-catholic-catholic-church.simplecast.com/] * Sunday Mass [https://sunday-mass-from-basilica-of-saint-john.simplecast.com/] from the Basilica of Saint John Want to support your favorite show? Click Here [https://forms.donorsnap.com/form?id=7aa8b1f5-937c-412d-9c60-5eff0f4fca2d]   Iowa Catholic Radio - Connecting People to Christ Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com [https://pcm.adswizz.com] for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.