Son Rise Morning Show 2026.06.23

Son Rise Morning Show 2026.06.24

Happy feast of the Nativity of St. John the Baptist! On today’s show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell welcome Dr. Benjamin Lewis from ICEL to discuss an ancient hymn about John that is referenced in the Sound of Music. Other guests include Gary Zimak on John the Baptist as a model of humility, and Fr. Sean Davidson to discuss his book, “Prophet of Fire: the Witness of St. John the Baptist.” Plus news, weather, sports, and more.. ***** LITANY OF ST. JOHN THE BAPTIST Lord, have mercy on us. Christ, have mercy on us. Christ, hear us. Christ, graciously hear us. God the Father of Heaven, Have mercy on us. God the Son, Redeemer of the world, Have mercy on us. God the Holy Spirit, Have mercy on us. Holy Trinity, One God, Have mercy on us. Saint John the Baptist, pray for us. John the Baptist, Precursor of Christ, pray for us. John the Baptist, Glorious forerunner of the Sun of Justice, pray for us. John the Baptist, Minister of baptism to Jesus, pray for us. John the Baptist, Burning and shining lamp of the world, pray for us. John the Baptist, Filled with the Holy Spirit before thy birth, pray for us. John the Baptist, Heavenly contemplative, whose element was prayer, pray for us. John the Baptist, Intrepid preacher of the truth, pray for us. John the Baptist, Voice crying in the wilderness, pray for us. John the Baptist, Miracle of mortification and penance, pray for us. John the Baptist, Example of profound humility,  pray for us. John the Baptist, Who called all to repentance, pray for us. John the Baptist, Who came in the spirit and power of Elijah,  pray for us. John the Baptist, Glorious martyr of zeal for God’s holy law, pray for us. John the Baptist, Who turns the hearts of parents to their children, pray for us. John the Baptist, Who turns the hearts of children to their parents, pray for us. John the Baptist, Gloriously fulfilling thy mission, pray for us. Lamb of God, Who takest away the sins of the world,  Spare us, O Lord. Lamb of God, Who takest away the sins of the world, Hear us, O Lord. Lamb of God, Who takest away the sins of the world, Have mercy on us. Christ, hear us. Christ, graciously hear us. V. Pray for us, O glorious John the Baptist, R. That we may be made worthy of the promises of Christ. Let Us Pray: O Lord, you have honored this world by the birth of Saint John the Baptist: grant that Your faithful people may be called to repentance and may recognize and work toward the coming of the kingdom, through Jesus Christ Our Lord. Amen. ***** Full list of guests [https://www.sacredheartradio.com/local/show-notes-for-wednesday-6-24-2026/] See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.

Son Rise Morning Show 2026.06.23

Good morning! On today’s show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell welcome Fr. Boniface Hicks, OSB, to share more thoughts on personal prayer from the saints. Other guests include Steve Ray on Sts. Peter and Paul in Scripture, and Kris McGregor to reflect on a selection from the Office of Readings. Plus news, weather, sports, and more… ***** Come, Holy Spirit Come Holy Spirit, fill the hearts of your faithful and kindle in them the fire of your love. Send forth your Spirit and they shall be created. And You shall renew the face of the earth.  O, God, who by the light of the Holy Spirit, did instruct the hearts of the faithful, grant that by the same Holy Spirit we may be truly wise and ever enjoy His consolations, Through Christ Our Lord, Amen. ***** Fr. Sean Davidson is online at stpaulcenter.com/prophetoffire Jeff Cavins is online at ascensionpress.com/PillarsofFaith [https://www.ascensionpress.com/PillarsofFaith] Full list of guests [https://www.sacredheartradio.com/local/show-notes-for-tuesday-6-23-2026/] See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.

Son Rise Morning Show 2026.06.22

Happy feast of Sts. Thomas More and John Fisher! On today’s show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell welcome Stephen Smith from Hillsdale College to discuss lessons we can learn from how St. Thomas More endured his time in prison. Other guests include Teresa Tomeo from EWTN’s Catholic Connection, and Kevin Schmiesing with This Week in Catholic History. Plus all the latest news, weather, sports, and more… ***** St. John Fisher’s prayer for bishops Lord, according to Thy promise that the Gospel should be preached throughout the whole world, raise up men fit for such work. The Apostles were but soft and yielding clay till they were baked hard by the fire of the Holy Ghost. So, good Lord, do now in like manner with Thy Church militant, change and make the soft and slippery earth into hard stones. Set in Thy Church strong and mighty pillars that may suffer and endure great labors–watching, poverty, thirst, hunger, cold and heat–which also shall not fear the threatenings of princes, persecution, neither death, but always persuade and think with themselves to suffer with a good will, slanders, shame, and all kinds of torments, for the glory and laud of Thy Holy Name. By this manner, good Lord, the truth of Thy Gospel shall be preached throughout the world. Therefore, merciful Lord, exercise Thy mercy, show it indeed upon Thy Church. Amen. ***** Full list of guests [https://www.sacredheartradio.com/local/show-notes-for-monday-6-22-2026/] See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.

Son Rise Morning Show 2026.06.19

Good morning! On today’s show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell welcome Andrew Petiprin from the Spe Salvi institute to discuss how pilgrimage is different than other forms of travel. Other guests include Greg Willits with more thoughts on Jesus from St. Louis de Montfort, 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 news, weather, sports, and more… ***** Prayer of Pope Clement XI Lord, I believe in you: increase my faith. I trust in you: strengthen my trust. I love you: let me love you more and more. I am sorry for my sins: deepen my sorrow. I worship you as my first beginning, I long for you as my last end, I praise you as my constant helper, And call on you as my loving protector. Guide me by your wisdom, Correct me with your justice, Comfort me with your mercy, Protect me with your power. I offer you, Lord, my thoughts: to be fixed on you; My words: to have you for their theme; My actions: to reflect my love for you; My sufferings: to be endured for your greater glory. I want to do what you ask of me: In the way you ask, For as long as you ask, Because you ask it. ***** Full list of guests [https://www.sacredheartradio.com/local/show-notes-for-friday-6-19-2026/] See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.

Son Rise Morning Show 2026.06.18

Good morning! On today’s show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell welcome pastoral counselor Kevin Prendergast to discuss tips for newlyweds to start their marriages off on strong footing. Other guests include Rita Heikenfeld with recipes for Father’s Day, and Gary Michuta to share more Old Testament prophecies that point forward to the Messiah. Plus news, weather, sports, and more… ***** A Prayer of St. Thomas Aquinas Give us, O Lord, a steadfast heart, which no unworthy affection may drag downwards; give us an unconquered heart, which no tribulation can wear out; give us an upright heart, which no unworthy purpose may tempt aside. Bestow upon us also, O Lord our God, understanding to know you, diligence to seek you, wisdom to find you, and a faithfulness that may finally embrace you; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. ***** RECIPES FROM RITA: FALL-OFF-THE-BONE OVEN BAKED RIBS FOR DAD Recipe doubles or triples easily. Ingredients Ribs About 2-1/2 pounds baby back pork ribs or your favorite ribs Salt and pepper or your favorite BBQ rub BBQ sauce 1 tablespoon olive oil 1/4 cup finely diced onion 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin 1/2 cup ketchup 1 tablespoon hot chili sauce like Sriracha 2 tablespoons light brown sugar or to taste 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar Salt and ground pepper, to taste Instructions Preheat your oven to 275. Season ribs: If your ribs still have a thin membrane on the back, remove it. Generously season both sides of the ribs with salt and pepper. If using a spice rub, apply it evenly. Wrap very tightly with foil: Important so ribs don’t dry out during cooking. Place the ribs, meatiest-side down, in roasting pan. Cover tightly with aluminum foil. The ribs must be well-sealed to prevent drying out. If you’re doubling the recipe and don’t have a large enough pan, wrap the racks of ribs individually in tight foil packets and place them on the baking sheet. Bake: Bake for 2 ½ to 3 ½ hours or until meat easily falls from bones. Check after 2 hours. Ribs are ready when the meat is cooked through and very tender. It will not have gotten brown, so don’t worry. Mine took close to 3 hours. BBQ Sauce: Heat olive oil in pan over medium heat, then add onions and cook until soft. Don’t let them brown. Stir in cumin, ketchup, chili sauce, sugar and vinegar. Cook for a couple of minutes, season with salt and more of any one ingredient that you think it needs. Brush sauce onto ribs after baking: Generously brush both sides with barbecue sauce. Broil ribs: Broil on high ribs until sauce begins to caramelize, about 3 to 4 minutes. Keep a close eye on them during this step to ensure the sauce doesn’t burn. ***** Full list of guests [https://www.sacredheartradio.com/local/show-notes-for-thursday-6-18-2026/] See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.