Son Rise Morning Show 2026.05.18

Son Rise Morning Show 2026.06.09

Happy feast of St. Ephrem the Syrian! On today’s show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell welcome Dr. Matthew Bunson to look at the life and legacy of this great poet and theologian. Other guests include Fr. Ignatius Schweitzer, author of “How to be His,” and Steve Ray on why we refer to Mary’s heart as “immaculate.” Plus news, weather, sports, and more… ***** Prayer of St. Ephrem the Syrian O Lord and Master of my life, Spare me from the spirit of apathy and meddling, Of idle chatter and love of power. Instead, grant to me, Your servant, The spirit of integrity and humility, Of patience and love. Yes, O Lord and God, Grant me the grace to be aware of my sins And not to judge others, For You are blessed, Now and forever.   Amen ***** Full list of guests [https://www.sacredheartradio.com/local/show-notes-for-tuesday-6-9-2026/] See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.

Son Rise Morning Show 2026.06.08

Good morning! On today’s show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell welcome Stephanie Mann to discuss a poem about the Trinity by the late John Keble. Other guests include Dr. Gabriel Martinez from Ave Maria University with more thoughts on a Catholic approach to economics, and Kevin  Schmiesing with This Week in Catholic History. Plus news, weather, sports, and more… ***** Prayer of St. John of the Cross O Blessed Jesus, give me stillness of soul in You. Let Your mighty calmness reign in me. Rule me, O King of Gentleness, King of Peace. ***** Full list of guests [https://www.sacredheartradio.com/local/show-notes-for-monday-6-8-2026/] See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.

Son Rise Morning Show 2026.06.05

Happy feast of St. Boniface! On today’s show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell welcome Dr. Matthew Bunson to share about his role in the evangelization of Germany. Other guests include Andrew Petiprin on the pope’s recent comments about the importance of liturgy, 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… ***** Collect Prayer for the Feast of St. Boniface May the Martyr Saint Boniface be our advocate, O Lord, that we may firmly hold the faith he taught with his lips and sealed in his blood and confidently profess it by our deeds. 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-friday-6-5-2026/] See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.

Son Rise Morning Show 2026.06.04

TODAY 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 Corpus Christi! On today’s show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell welcome Dr. John Bergsma to discuss the Eucharist foreshadowed throughout salvation history, and Joseph Pearce to look at how the Eucharist is discussed in the classic novel Brideshead Revisited. Other guests include Rita Heikenfeld with Bible Foods, Gary Michuta on Bible prophecy, and Kevin Prendergast to reflect on the Pope’s prayer intention for June involving sports. Plus news, weather, sports, and more… ***** Prayer of St. John Vianney I love You, O my God, and my only desire is to love You until the last breath of my life. I love You, O my infinitely lovable God, and I would rather die loving You, than live without loving You. I love You, Lord, and the only grace I ask is to love You eternally My God, if my tongue cannot say in every moment that I love You, I want my heart to repeat it to You as often as I draw breath. ***** RECIPES FROM RITA: VEGGIE CREAM CHEESE SPREAD Ingredients: 3 packages, 8 oz each, cream cheese, softened Radishes to taste, finely diced – I put in 2 from our garden 6 whole green onions, Sliced 1 nice carrot, finely diced 1 rib celery, finely Diced 1/2 red bell pepper, finely diced 1/4 cup red onion, finely diced 1 tablespoon chopped chives (opt) 1 tablespoon dill leaves, chopped or more to taste 1 clove garlic, minced Instructions: Combine cream cheese with all other ingredients in food processor. Pulse until the mixture reaches the consistency you want – we like it real smooth. Taste and adjust whatever… Serve with crackers, crostini, bagels, or use as a spread on a veggie sandwich or smeared into pita halves and then toss in lots of fresh veggies. ***** Full list of guests [https://www.sacredheartradio.com/local/show-notes-for-thursday-6-4-2026/] See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.

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.