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Show Notes for Wednesday, 1/28/2026

Happy feast of St. Thomas Aquinas! On today's show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell welcome Mike Aquilina and Dr. Matthew Bunson to reflect on the legacy of the Angelic Doctor. Other guests include Deacon Nathan Beiersdorfer to continue our series on Introduction to the Devout Life by St. Francis de Sales, and Gary Zimak on Paul's advice to Timothy... Read More.

Show Notes for Tuesday, 1/27/2026

Good morning! On today's show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell welcome Dr. Andrew Swafford to discuss his new book on C.S. Lewis and Catholic apologetics. Other guests include Fr. Boniface Hicks with more thoughts from the saints on personal prayer, and Kris McGregor to reflect on a selection from the Office of Readings. Plus news, weather, sports, and more...

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Show Notes for Monday, 1/26/2026

Snow day-- enjoy the Best of the Son Rise Morning Show!

Show Notes for Friday, 1/23/2026

Good morning! On today's show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell kick off EWTN's coverage of the March for Life by talking to some of the people on the ground preparing to converge on the National Mall. Guests include Bishop James Conley, celebrant and homilist of last night's Mass at the National Shrine in Washington, Sr. Mary Gabriel on the... Read More.

Show Notes for Thursday, 1/22/2026

Good morning! On today's show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell welcome pastoral counselor Kevin Prendergast to discuss developing virtuous habits in the new year. Other guests include Dr. John Bergsma from the St. Paul Center, Gary Michuta from Hands On Apologetics, and Courtney Brown from Ruah Woods. Plus news, weather, sports, and a whole lot more...
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Prayer for Christian Unity

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Show Notes for Wednesday, 1/21/2026

Happy feast of St. Agnes of Rome! On today's show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell welcome Mike Aquilina to discuss the impact her martyrdom had in changing the perception of Rome towards Christians. Other guests include Karlo Broussard on why Catholics venerate relics, and Clare Ath from Vita et Terra on how what Pope Francis called the "throwaway culture"... Read More.

Show Notes for Tuesday, 1/20/2025

Happy feast of St. Sebastian! On today's show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell discuss his patronage of athletes and soldiers. Guests include Fr. Boniface Hicks with more thoughts on personal prayer from the saints, and Steve Ray on hair and beards in the Bible. Plus news, weather, sports, and more...
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Collect for the feast of St. Sebastian

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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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