Son Rise Morning Show 2026.05.18

Son Rise Morning Show 2026.06.03

TOMORROW IS THE DEADLINE to register [https://secure.qgiv.com/for/sacredheartradio/event/25thanniversarybanquet/] for Sacred Heart Radio’s 25th Anniversary banquet! On June 13th, Join Matt and Anna (and Paul!), along with Fr. Wade Menezes, Ken Craycraft, and bishops and priests who’ve been part of our mission, to celebrate a quarter century of sharing the Catholic Faith over the airwaves. The ticket price includes dinner, wine, and dessert…. it’ll be an epic birthday celebration! Register here. [https://secure.qgiv.com/for/sacredheartradio/event/25thanniversarybanquet/] ***** Happy feast of the Martyrs of Uganda! On today’s show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell discuss their incredible witness of charity and truth that has echoed through generations of African Christianity. Guests include Gary Zimak on the foolishness and wisdom of God, Karlo Broussard from Catholic Answers on Baptism, and Fr. Wade Menezes from EWTN’s Open Line to get us ready for the feast of the Sacred Heart of Jesus. Plus news, weather, sports, and more… ***** Ugandan Martyrs Collect Prayer O God, who have made the blood of Martyrs the seed of Christians, mercifully grant that the field which is your Church, watered by the blood shed by Saint Charles Lwanga and his companions, may be fertile and always yield you an abundant harvest. 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-wednesday-6-3-2026/] See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.

Son Rise Morning Show 2026.06.02

June 4th is the deadline to register [https://secure.qgiv.com/for/sacredheartradio/event/25thanniversarybanquet/] for Sacred Heart Radio’s 25th Anniversary banquet! On June 13th, Join Matt and Anna (and Paul!), along with Fr. Wade Menezes, Ken Craycraft, and bishops and priests who’ve been part of our mission, to celebrate a quarter century of sharing the Catholic Faith over the airwaves. The ticket price includes dinner, wine, and dessert…. it’ll be an epic birthday celebration! Register here. [https://secure.qgiv.com/for/sacredheartradio/event/25thanniversarybanquet/] ***** Good morning! On today’s show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell welcome Steve Ray to discuss the hearts of Jesus and Mary during this month dedicated to the Sacred Heart of Jesus. Other guests include Dr. Marlon De La Torre from Knowing is Doing, and Kris McGregor from Discerning Hearts to reflect on a selection from the Office of Readings. 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. ***** Full list of guests [https://www.sacredheartradio.com/local/show-notes-for-tuesday-6-2-2026/] See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.

Son Rise Morning Show 2026.06.01

Happy feast of St. Justin Martyr! On today’s show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell discuss his incredible witness as one of the great early defenders of the faith. Guests include Fr. John Gavin on spiritual fatherhood and motherhood in the early Church, Teresa Tomeo from EWTN’s Catholic Connection, and Kevin Schmiesing with This Week in Catholic History. Plus news, weather, sports, and more… ***** Collect for the feast of St. Justin Martyr O God, who through the folly of the Cross wondrously taught Saint Justin the Martyr the surpassing knowledge of Jesus Christ, grant us, through his intercession, that, having rejected deception and error, we may become steadfast in the faith. 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-monday-6-1-2026/] See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.

Son Rise Morning Show 2026.05.29

Time is running out to register [https://secure.qgiv.com/for/sacredheartradio/event/25thanniversarybanquet/] for Sacred Heart Radio’s 25th Anniversary banquet! On June 13th, Join Matt and Anna (and Paul!), along with keynote speaker and Mass celebrant Fr. Wade Menezes, Ken Craycraft, and bishops and priests who’ve been part of our mission, to celebrate a quarter century of sharing the Catholic Faith over the airwaves. The ticket price includes dinner, wine, and dessert…. it’ll be an epic birthday celebration! Register here. [https://secure.qgiv.com/for/sacredheartradio/event/25thanniversarybanquet/] Good morning! On today’s show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell welcome Greg Willits to continue our series on his book, “God Doesn’t Hate Me After All.” Other guests include Fr. Phillip Larrey on how tech companies are responding to the pope’s new encyclical, 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. Monica Sodality Prayer for Fallen Away Catholics “Eternal and merciful Father, I give You thanks for the gift of Your Divine Son Who suffered, died and rose for all mankind. I thank You also for my Catholic Faith and ask Your help that I may grow in fidelity by prayer, by works of charity and penance, by reflection on Your Word, and by regular participation in the Sacraments of Penance and the Holy Eucharist. You gave Saint Monica a spirit of selfless love manifested in her constant prayer for the conversion of her son Augustine. Inspired by boundless confidence in Your power to move hearts, and by the success of her prayer. I ask the grace to imitate her constancy in my prayer for [name(s)] who no longer share(s) in the intimate life of Your Catholic family. Grant through my prayer and witness that (he/she/they) may be open to the promptings of Your Holy Spirit, and return to loving union with Your Church. Grant also that my prayer be ever hopeful and that I may never judge another, for You alone can read hearts. I ask this through Christ, our Lord. Amen. ***** Full list of guests [https://www.sacredheartradio.com/local/show-notes-for-friday-5-29-2026/] See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.

Son Rise Morning Show 2026.05.28

The deadline to register [https://secure.qgiv.com/for/sacredheartradio/event/25thanniversarybanquet/] for Sacred Heart Radio’s 25th Anniversary banquet is one week from today! On June 13th, Join Matt and Anna (and Paul!), along with keynote speaker and Mass celebrant Fr. Wade Menezes, Ken Craycraft, and bishops and priests who’ve been part of our mission, to celebrate a quarter century of sharing the Catholic Faith over the airwaves. The ticket price includes dinner, wine, and dessert…. it’ll be an epic birthday celebration! Register here. [https://secure.qgiv.com/for/sacredheartradio/event/25thanniversarybanquet/] Good morning! On today’s show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell welcome pastoral counselor Kevin Prendergast to discuss the dangers of using social media to diagnose your mental health. Other guests include Rita Heikenfeld to talk Bible Foods, and Gary Michuta to share more Old Testament prophecies about Jesus. Plus news, weather, sports, and more… ***** Prayer of Saint Boniface Eternal God, the refuge and help of all your children, we praise you for all you have given us, for all you have done for us, for all that you are to us. In our weakness, you are strength, in our darkness, you are light, in our sorrow, you are comfort and peace. We cannot number your blessings, we cannot declare your love: For all your blessings we bless you. May we live as in your presence, and love the things that you love, and serve you in our daily lives; through Jesus Christ our Lord. ***** RECIPES FROM RITA: STRAWBERRY PIE Ingredients 1 pre baked pie crust – deep dish is nice 2 to 2-1/2 pounds strawberries hulled and cut in half or if real big, cut into fourths 3/4 cup sugar 5 tablespoons cornstarch 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice 1/2 cup water, divided – room temperature or cool, not hot Whipped cream for garnish Instructions Reserve half of the strawberries in a large bowl and set aside. Add remaining strawberries to a pan along with the sugar, 1/4 cup water, and lemon juice. Stir to combine. Mash the strawberries with a fork or potato masher until chunky, then place the pot over medium heat and bring the mixture to a boil, stirring occasionally. Once the mixture comes to a boil, reduce the heat to medium low. Dissolve cornstarch with remaining 1/4 cup of water and stir it into the pot. Simmer, stirring frequently, until translucent and thickened, about 5 minutes. Remove from the heat and let cool for 10 minutes. Pour filling over the strawberries in bowl and stir to coat well. Pour into baked crust, jiggling a bit to make filling settle. Smooth top. Chill uncovered, 3 hours or until set. Slice and serve with whipped cream, if desired. ***** Full list of guests [https://www.sacredheartradio.com/local/show-notes-for-thursday-5-27-2026/] See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.