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Show Notes for Monday, 1/19/2026

Good morning! On today's show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell welcome Fr. John Gavin, S.J., to share more thoughts from the Church Fathers on Christian maturity. Other guests include Kevin Schmiesing with This Week in Catholic History, and Teresa Tomeo to preview the EWTN coverage of this week's March for Life. Plus news, weather, sports, and more...
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Show Notes for Friday, 1/16/2026

Good morning! On today's show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell welcome Andrew Petiprin to talk about the problem of tribalism among Catholics. Other guests include Bobby Schindler from the Life and Hope Network, and Fr. Hezekias Carnazzo from the Institute of Catholic Culture and Fr. Jonathan Duncan from the Diocese of Charleston to preview the Mass readings for the... Read More.

Show Notes for Thursday, 1/15/2026

Good morning! On today's show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell welcome Courtney Brown from Ruah Woods to share more reflections on Artificial Intelligence through the lens of Theology of the Body. Other guests include Gary Michuta from Hands On Apologetics, pastoral counselor Kevin Prendergast, and Rita Heikenfeld with Bible Foods. Plus news, weather, sports, and more...
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St. Thomas More Prayer

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Show Notes for Wednesday, 1/14/2026

Happy feast of St. Devasahayam Pillai! On today's show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell discuss the life of this Christian martyr from India. Guests include Gary Zimak on what St. Peter teaches us about trusting Jesus, and Karlo Broussard to discuss his new book on Baptism. Plus news, weather, sports, and more...
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Prayer of St. Augustine

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Show Notes for Tuesday, 1/13/2026

Happy feast of St. Hilary of Poitiers! On today's show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell welcome Mike Aquilina to discuss his legacy as a Doctor of the Church. Other guests include Bishop David Ricken to share updates on the sainthood cause of Adele Brice, and Kris McGregor to reflect on a selection from the Office of Readings. Plus news,... Read More.

Show Notes for Monday, 1/12/2026

Happy feast of St. Aelred of Rivaulx! On today's show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell welcome Dr. John Cuddeback to reflect on St. Aelred's wisdom regarding Christian friendship. Other guests include Dr. Matthew Bunson to recap Pope Leo's comments to the consistory of cardinals, and Kevin Schmiesing with This Week in Catholic History. Plus news, weather, sports, and more...
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Show Notes for Friday, 1/9/2026

Good morning! On today's show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell welcome Dr. Matthew Bunson to look at Pope Leo's extraordinary consistory of Cardinals at the Vatican. Other guests include Andrew Petiprin on why Catholicism shouldn't just be a mere personal preference, and Fr. Hezekias Carnazzo from the Institute of Catholic Culture and Fr. Jonathan Duncan from the Bone Church... Read More.

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“The Son Rise Morning Show is a production of Sacred Heart Radio in Cincinnati, Ohio. Each weekday morning, the Son Rise Morning Show presents a national drive-time audience with everything they need to start their day a better way. Son Rise Morning Show takes listeners through the morning with a fast-paced program that covers everything from current events to catechesis, with reflections on the saint of the day and the readings from Mass. We also offer a professionally produced newscast that airs twice an hour, giving a uniquely Catholic view of what’s going on around the world.

Fans of the Son Rise Morning Show say they’ve gotten “hooked” on our fast-paced, faithful, and friendly approach to mornings, and many comments on their surprise at how much they’ve learned about their faith. To share their enthusiasm, we invite you to tune in to the Son Rise Morning Show, weekday mornings from 6 am – 9 am on 740AM, 89.5 FM, and 910 AM Sacred Heart Radio in Cincinnati, and 6 am Eastern on the EWTN Global Catholic Radio Network.”

Sports Correspondent Paul Lachmann has been with Sacred Heart Radio for three years as Sports Correspondent and is a vital supporting cast member of the daily Son Rise Morning Show. Paul is a BIG sports fan, going to Reds games with family is his favorite to do! In addition to Sports on SHR, Paul draws from his experience as a volunteer with the University of Cincinnati club hockey team. Paul is also the play-by-play announcer for the Bearcats. GO CATS!

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