Son Rise Morning Show 2026.07.20

Son Rise Morning Show 2026.07.21

Happy feast of St. Lawrence of Brindisi! On today’s show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell welcome Dr. Matthew Bunson to discuss St. Lawrence as the Apostolic Doctor of the Church. Other guests include Deacon Steven Greydanus with a review of the Odyssey, and Kris McGregor from Discerning Hearts to reflect on a selection from the Office of Readings. Plus news, weather, sports, and more… ***** Collect for the feast of St. Lawrence of Brindisi O God, who for the glory of your name and the salvation of souls bestowed on the Priest Saint Lawrence of Brindisi a spirit of counsel and fortitude, grant, we pray, that in the same spirit, we may know what must be done and, through his intercession, bring it to completion. Through our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son, who lives and reigns with you in the unity of the Holy Spirit, God, for ever and ever. ***** Full list of guests [https://www.sacredheartradio.com/local/show-notes-for-tuesday-7-21-2026/] See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.

Son Rise Morning Show 2026.07.20

Happy feast of St. Elijah the Prophet! On today’s show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell welcome Dr. John Bergsma to discuss why Elijah is one of the most important figures in all of salvation history. Other guests include Msgr. Jason Gray on the miracle leading to Fulton Sheen’s beatification, and Kevin Schmiesing with This Week in Catholic History. Plus news, weather, sports, and more… ***** Prayer to St. Joseph by Pope Pius X Glorious St. Joseph, model of all who are devoted to labor, obtain for me the grace to work in the spirit of penance in expiation of my many sins; to work conscientiously by placing love of duty above my inclinations; to gratefully and joyously deem it an honor to employ and to develop by labor the gifts I have received from God, to work methodically, peacefully, and in moderation and patience, without ever shrinking from it through weariness or difficulty to work; above all, with purity of intention and unselfishness, having unceasingly before my eyes death and the account I have to render of time lost, talents unused, good not done, and vain complacency in success, so baneful to the work of God. All for Jesus, all for Mary, all to imitate thee, O patriarch St. Joseph! This shall be my motto for life and eternity. Amen. ***** Dr. Chris Hackett,  author of Paschal’s Prayers [https://bookstore.wordonfire.org/products/pascal-at-prayer] JD Flynn wrote the foreword for Cardinal Pizzaballa’s new book, The Heart of All Nations [https://a.co/d/06Xmaixu] Full list of guests [https://www.sacredheartradio.com/local/show-notes-for-monday-7-20-2026/] See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.

Son Rise Morning Show 2026.07.17

Good morning! On today’s show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell welcome Shaun McAfee to discuss his new resource on Eucharistic Miracles. Other guests include Laura Strietmann from Miraculous Mom to discuss her fabric designs inspired by the Blessed Mother, and Fr. Hezekias Carnazzo from the Institute of Catholic Culture and Fr. Jonathan Duncan from the Bone Church Revival podcast to preview the Sunday Mass readings. Plus news, weather, sports, and more… ***** St. Jerome’s Prayer for God’s Mercy O Lord, show Your mercy to me and gladden my heart. I am like the man on the way to Jericho who was overtaken by robbers, wounded and left for dead. O Good Samaritan, come to my aid. I am like the sheep that went astray. O Good Shepherd, seek me out and bring me home in accord with Your will. Let me dwell in Your house all the days of my life and praise You for ever and ever with those who are there. Amen. ***** Laura Strietmann is online at miraculousmom.co. [https://miraculousmom.co/] Full list of guests [https://www.sacredheartradio.com/local/show-notes-for-friday-7-17-2026/] See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.

Son Rise Morning Show 2026.07.16

Happy feast of Our Lady of Mount Carmel! On today’s show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell welcome Steve Ray to discuss his experience of leading pilgrimage groups to Mount Carmel. Other guests include Dr. John Bergsma on Elijah’s connection to Mount Carmel, and Gary Michuta to explore more Old Testament prophecies about the Messiah. Plus news, weather, sports, and more… ***** Morning Offering of St. Therese of Lisieux O my God! I offer Thee all my actions of this day for the intentions and for the glory of the Sacred Heart of Jesus. I desire to sanctify every beat of my heart, my every thought, my simplest works, by uniting them to Its infinite merits; and I wish to make reparation for my sins by casting them into the furnace of Its Merciful Love. O my God! I ask of Thee for myself and for those whom I hold dear, the grace to fulfill perfectly Thy Holy Will, to accept for love of Thee the joys and sorrows of this passing life, so that we may one day be united together in heaven for all Eternity. Amen. ***** RECIPES FROM RITA: ANY FRUIT COBBLER Double ingredients for a 9×13 pan. Ingredients: 6 tablespoons butter, melted 3/4 cup all purpose flour 3/4 cup or so sugar plus a bit extra for sprinkling on top Dash salt 1 teaspoon baking powder 3/4 cup or so milk (enough to make a smoother batter) 1 teaspoon vanilla 3 cups fresh fruit – your choice Instructions: Preheat oven to 350 and place rack on top (this helps brown the top) Pour melted butter in 8×8 pan or 2 quart casserole. Whisk together flour, sugar, salt. Pour in milk and vanilla and whisk to a smooth batter. Pour batter over butter. Don’t stir. Add fruit, then sprinkle with extra sugar. Bake until top is golden and cobbler bubbles, about 40 to 50 minutes or so. As cobbler bakes, fruit falls to the bottom and batter rises to the top, making a cobbler crust. See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.

Son Rise Morning Show 2026.07.15

Happy feast of St. Bonaventure! On today’s show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell welcome Kris McGregor and Dr. Benjamin Lewis to share more reflections on the Seraphic Doctor of the Church. Other guests include Gary Zimak on wisdom from the letter of St. James on regulating our passions, and canon lawyer Fr. Philip-Michael Tangorra on the latest regarding the SSPX. Plus news, weather, sports, and more… ***** A Prayer of St. Bonaventure Grant that my soul may hunger after Thee, the Bread of Angels, the refreshment of holy souls, our daily and super substantial bread, having all sweetness and savor and every delightful taste. May my heart ever hunger after and feed upon Thee, Whom the angels desire to look upon, and may my inmost soul be filled with the sweetness of Thy savor; may it ever thirst for Thee, the fountain of life, the fountain of wisdom and knowledge, the fountain of eternal light, the torrent of pleasure, the fullness of the house of God; may it ever compass Thee, seek Thee, find Thee, run to Thee, come up to Thee, meditate on Thee, speak of Thee, and do all for the praise and glory of Thy name, with humility and discretion, with love and delight, with ease and affection, with perseverance to the end; and be Thou alone ever my hope, my entire confidence, my riches, my delight, my pleasure, my joy, my rest and tranquility, my peace, my sweetness, my food, my refreshment, my refuge, my help, my wisdom, my portion, my possession, my treasure; in Whom may my mind and my heart be ever fixed and firm and rooted immovably. Amen. ***** More information on the High School Club Chaplaincy Conference can be found here. [https://www.ignatius.edu/north-american-sports-arts-chaplaincy-conference] Full list of guests [https://www.sacredheartradio.com/local/show-notes-for-wednesday-7-15-2026/] See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.