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Son Rise Morning Show

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Show Notes for Friday, 12/12/2025

Happy feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe! On today's show, Matt Swaim welcomes Kris McGregor to share a selection from the Office of Readings focused on this appearance of the Virgin Mary in the Americas. Other guests include Fr. Hezekias Carnazzo and Fr. Jonathan Duncan to preview the Mass readings for Gaudete Sunday, and Andrew Petiprin on the proper... Read More.

Show Notes for Thursday, 12/11/2025

Happy feast of Pope St. Damasus I! On today's show, Matt Swaim welcomes Mike Aquilina to discuss the life and witness of one of the most influential popes of the early Church. Other guests include Rita Heikenfeld to discuss Rosemary on Bible Foods, and pastoral counselor Kevin Prendergast with tips on keeping a journal for prayer or personal growth.... Read More.

Show Notes for Wednesday, 12/10/2025

Today is our one-day Advent Membership Drive!

We're looking to raise $60,000 by day's end, to close out 2025 well and put things on solid footing heading into the New Year. Please consider a one-time or recurring gift of $25 (in honor of Sacred Heart Radio's 25th anniversary), or perhaps a gift of $100 or more to help us... Read More.

Show Notes for Tuesday, 12/9/2025

Happy feast of St. Juan Diego! On today's show, Matt Swaim welcomes Fr. Boniface Hicks to reflect on Our Lady's appearance to  Juan Diego, that changed the shape of faith in the Americas. Other guests include Steve Ray on woes and curses in the Bible, and Kris McGregor with some Advent thoughts from St. Augustine. Plus news, weather, sports,... Read More.

Show Notes for Monday, 12/8/2025

Happy feast of the Immaculate Conception! On today's show, Matt Swaim welcomes Mike Aquilina to discuss how this concept can be found even from the earliest days of the Church. Other guests include Dale Ahlquist to share his new biography of GK Chesterton, and Kevin Schmiesing with This Week in Catholic History. Plus news, weather, sports, and more...
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Show Notes for Friday, 12/5/2025

Happy feast of Bl. Nicholas Steno! On today's show, Matt Swaim discusses the extraordinary story of this Lutheran convert and pioneering scientist. Guests include Andrew Petiprin to continue our series on his book "The Faith Unboxed," and Fr. Hezekias Carnazzo from the Institute of Catholic Culture and Fr. Jonathan Duncan from the Diocese of Charleston to preview the readings... Read More.

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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“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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