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Show Notes for Thursday, 12/4/2025

Happy feast of St. John Damascene! On today's show, Matt Swaim welcomes Dr. Matthew Bunson to discuss the teachings of one of the last Fathers of the Church. Other guests include Rita Heikenfeld with Bible Foods, Gary Michuta from Hands on Apologetics, and pastoral counselor Kevin Prendergast. Plus news, weather, sports, and more...
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Collect for the Feast of St. John... Read More.

Show Notes for Wednesday, 12/3/2025

Happy feast of St. Francis Xavier! On today's show, Matt Swaim discusses the life and heroic witness of this great Jesuit missionary. Guests include Gary Zimak, author of "Find Peace in Advent," and Ken Craycraft on the mystery of waiting for an already present Christ during Advent. Plus news, weather, sports, and more...
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Collect for the feast of St. Francis... Read More.

Show Notes for Tuesday, 12/2/2025

Good morning! On today's show, Matt Swaim welcomes Kris McGregor from Discerning Hearts to share an Advent-themed reflection from the Office of Readings. Other guests include Bear Woznick with more challenges for Catholic men to be better husbands and fathers, and Steve Ray on "yes" and "no" in the Bible. Plus news, weather, sports, and more...
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Generosity Prayer of St.... Read More.

Show Notes for Monday, 12/1/2025

Welcome to Advent! On today's show, Matt Swaim welcomes Fr. John Gavin to talk more about the Church Fathers and Christian maturity. Other guests include Stephanie Mann on Robert Hugh Benson and Advent, and Kevin Schmiesing with This Week in Catholic History. Plus news, weather, sports, and more...
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An Advent Prayer

Come, long-expected Jesus. Excite in me a wonder at the... Read More.

Show Notes for Thursday, 11/27/2025

Happy Thanksgiving! On today's show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell talk to Dr. James Schroeder about the emotional benefits of gratitude, Fr. Hezekias Carnazzo from the Institute of Catholic Culture about the Mass readings for Thanksgiving Day, and Dr. Matthew Bunson about the Catholic aspects of the history of Thanksgiving.

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Show Notes for Tuesday, 11/25/2025

Happy feast of St. Catherine of Alexandria! On today's show, Matt Swaim welcomes Dr. Benjamin Lewis from the International Commission on English in the Liturgy to look at the collect prayer for today's Mass. Other guests include Kris McGregor to reflect on what St. John Chrysostom had to say about Thanksgiving, and Fr. Boniface Hicks with more thoughts on... Read More.

Show Notes for Monday, 11/24/2025

Good morning! On today's show, Matt Swaim welcomes Fr. John Gavin, SJ, to share more thoughts from the Church Fathers on Christian maturity. Other guests include Teresa Tomeo from EWTN's Catholic Connection, and Kevin Schmiesing with This Week in Catholic History. Plus news, weather, sports, and a whole lot more...
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Prayer of St. Anselm of Canterbury

O Lord my God.
Teach my... 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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