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Tune in to the St. Josemaria Institute Podcast to fuel your prayer and conversation with God. On our weekly podcast we share meditations given by priests who, in the spirit of St. Josemaria Escriva, offer points for reflection to guide you in your personal prayer and help you grow closer to God. The meditations are typically under 30 minutes so that you can take advantage of them during your time of prayer, commute, walk, lunch, or any time you want to listen to something good. The St. Josem ...
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Meditations and talks to help you pray and deepen in your prayer life with Jesus Christ. Inspired by insights from St Josemaría Escrivá and the Opus Dei Prelature.
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The Son Rise Morning Show with Anna Mitchell and Matt Swaim is fast-paced, motivating and informational – always from the Catholic perspective. You’ll hear news, engaging interviews, prayer and more each weekday morning from 6am-8am ET.
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Celebrating the feast of St. Josemaria Escriva, unpacking the litany of the Sacred Heart of Jesus, and more...
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Happy feast of St. Josemaria Escriva! On today’s show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell look at some of the practical everyday wisdom of the founder of Opus Dei. Guests include Fr. Rob Jack to unpack more titles from the litany of the Sacred Heart of Jesus, and Gary Zimak with more scriptural principles to help us overcome anxiety and worry. Plus all t…
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The feast of St Josemaria, the saint of the ordinary. The 26th June his "dies natalis", a day to celebrate. A meditation by Fr Tom Dowd.
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Destined In Love: The Legacy of St. Josemaria Escriva
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In our meditation of the week: in light of the Feast of St. Josemaria on June 26th, Fr. Peter Armenio invites us to reflect on St. Josemaria's legacy and his role as an "evangelical sacramental." The canonization of a saint is an infallible declaration that the person is an actual sacramental, an outward sign of Jesus Christ. Through canonization, …
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The Mass and Evangelization (Rebroadcast)
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In our meditation of the week: Fr. Peter Armenio sheds light on the mystery of redemption and the Holy Sacrifice of the Mass. In the life of every saint—and here he draws upon personal encounters with John Paul II, Mother Teresa, and Alvaro del Portillo—there is an intimate connection with Christ and his Eucharistic sacrifice. Through the Holy Mass…
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Steve Ray - the theology of fishingAmy Welborn - the saints of summerMeg Hunter-Kilmer - a Catholic roadtripping planDr Regis Martin - summer reading recommendationsBy Son Rise Morning Show
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Dr Holly Ordway - on religion and mythDr Chad Pecknold - King St Louis IX and the City of GodMike Aquilina - the Healing Imperative of the ChurchDr. Joseph Stuart - Rethinking the EnlightenmentBy Son Rise Morning Show
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Dr. Matthew Bunson - Catholic heroes of the RevolutionThomas Farr - the constitutional right to religious freedomFr David Endres - Catholic roots of the RevolutionKen Craycraft - Catholic perspective on the founding principles of liberalismBy Son Rise Morning Show
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Celebrating the feast of St. Thomas the Apostle, how Jesus models solitude in prayer, and more...
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Happy feast of St. Thomas the Apostle! On today's show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell share why it's not exactly fair that he's gotten the nickname "Doubting Thomas." Guests include Gary Zimak to reflect on how Jesus went away to a quiet place to pray, and canon lawyer Fr. Philip-Michael Tangorra. Plus all the latest news, weather, sports and more..…
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In touching Jesus' wounds St Thomas is cured of his doubt and also discovers more deeply God's love for him. His words "My Lord and my God!" are an act of love as well as an act of faith. We too need to rediscover God's love for us through touching him, in particular in the Eucharist. A meditation by Fr Gavan Jennings.…
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Good morning! On today’s show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell welcome Dale Ahlquist from the American Chesterton Society to share details on their upcoming conference. Other guests include Fr. Boniface Hicks, OSB, with more thoughts on personal prayer, and Steve Ray on grandparents in the Bible. Plus all the latest news, weather, sports, and more……
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In our meditation of the week: In this meditation, Fr. Peter Armenio reflects on the importance of detachment in our spiritual lives in order to make a generous gift of ourselves to our Lord and to others. He reminds us that while the comforts of this world can be good in themselves, they are ultimately fleeting. Drawing upon the story of the Rich …
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Celebrating the feast of St. Irenaeus of Lyons, previewing the Sunday Mass readings, and more
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Happy feast of St. Irenaeus of Lyons! On today’s show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell welcome Mike Aquilina to talk about this early French saint who was only recently declared a Doctor of the Church. Other guests include Fr. Hezekias Carnazzo from the Institute of Catholic Culture and Fr. Jonathan Duncan from the Diocese of Charleston to preview the…
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Overcoming the poison that is resentment
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Today, Dr. Matthew Bunson educates us on the life and theology of St. Cyril of Alexandria. Catholic counselor Kevin Prendergast has ideas for overcoming the poison that is resentment. Gary Michuta unpacks why Moses wore a veil to speak to the Israelites and Rita Heikenfeld gives this week's recipe using ingredients mentioned in the Bible.…
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Meditation and contemplation in the Bible, digging into the Office of Readings, and more
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Good morning! On today's show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell welcome Fr. Boniface Hicks to look at more thoughts from the saints on personal prayer. Other guests include Kris McGregor with reflections on the Office of Readings, and Steve Ray to discuss meditation and contemplation in the Bible. Plus all the latest news, weather, sports and more...…
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Celebrating the Nativity of John the Baptist, This Week in Catholic History, and more…
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Happy Birthday, John the Baptist! On today's show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell mark the Nativity of the cousin and forerunner of Jesus. Guests include Andrew Petiprin with Summer rainy day movie picks, Fr. John Gavin on what St. Justin Martyr had to say about the liturgy of the Eucharist, and Kevin Schmiesing with This Week in Catholic History. Pl…
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A Catholic perspective on slavery, unpacking the litany of the Sacred Heart, and more…
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Good morning! On today's show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell mark the Juneteenth federal holiday by talking to Fr. David Endres about slavery and the history of the Catholic Church. Other guests include canon lawyer Fr. Phillip-Michael Tangorra, and Fr. Rob Jack with more reflections on the litany of the Sacred Heart of Jesus. Plus news, weather, sp…
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Pope Francis has dedicated the Holy Year 2025 to the virtue of hope. We are saved by hope, a hope that does not disappoint, for God’s love has been poured out. A meditation by Fr Pat Gorevan.
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More memories of Al Kresta, wisdom from the Office of Readings, and more…
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Good morning! On today's show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell continue to remember the late Al Kresta by talking to Steve Ray about his memories of Al's life and legacy. Other guests include Kris McGregor with reflections on the Office of Readings, and Fr. Boniface Hicks with more thoughts on personal prayer from the saints. Plus news, weather, sport…
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In our meditation of the week, Fr. Donncha Ó hAodha reflects on how the saints are those who best radiate Jesus Christ in the world. It is through their humanity and personalities that we can see and touch the humanity and the personality of Jesus. The whole gamut of human experience-- health, work, rest, marriage, friendship, joy, sorrow, humor-- …
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Remembering Al Kresta, This Week in Catholic History, and more…
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Good morning! On today's show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell welcome Teresa Tomeo from Ave Maria Radio to remember the life and legacy of Al Kresta, who passed away over the weekend. Other guests include Dr. John Pepino on a free patristics course from the Institute of Catholic Culture, and Kevin Schmiesing with This Week in Catholic History. Plus a…
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Happy feast of St. Anthony of Padua!
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Happy feast of St. Anthony of Padua! On today's show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell talk about how he came to be the patron saint of lost items. Guests include pastoral counselor Kevin Prendergast, Bible Foods expert Rita Heikenfeld, and Gary Michuta, author of Behind the Bible.By Son Rise Morning Show
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Music in the spiritual life, thoughts on becoming a better dad, and more…
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Good morning! On today's show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell welcome Michael Kurek, author of The Sound of Beauty, to talk about the role of music in the spiritual life. Other guests include canon lawyer Fr. Phillip-Michael Tangorra, and Deacon Joe Grote with practical wisdom for fathers ahead of Father's Day. Plus all the latest news, weather, spor…
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Happy feast of St. Barnabas! On today’s show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell welcome Dr. Benjamin Lewis from the International Commission on English in the Liturgy to discuss a hymn that is used on the feasts of Sts. Barnabas, Mark, and Luke. Other guests include Fr. Boniface Hicks with more insights on personal prayer, and Kris McGregor with wisdom …
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The Responsibility of Fatherhood (Rebroadcast)
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In our meditation of the week, in preparation for Father's Day, Msgr. Fred Dolan shares a reflection on the important and necessary role fathers have within the family unit and in society today. Drawing upon anecdotes and heartfelt memories from his relationship with his own father, Msgr. Dolan shares seven points that can help fathers renew and st…
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Media addiction in a remote village, This Week in Catholic History, and more…
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Good morning! On today’s show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell welcome Teresa Tomeo from Catholic Connection to look at how a remote tribe in the Amazon got addicted to social media almost overnight. Other guests include Fr. Patrick Briscoe on vocations and faith at the parish and family level, and Kevin Schmiesing with This Week in Catholic History. …
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Peaceful Hearts, Zealous Hearts, previewing the Sunday Mass readings, and more…
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Good morning! On today’s show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell welcome Deacon Gerard Marie Anthony to discuss his new book, “Peaceful Hearts, Zealous Hearts.” Other guests include Ken Craycraft with more thoughts on how Catholic should live as citizens yet strangers, and Fr. Jonathan Duncan from the Diocese of Charleston to preview the Sunday Mass rea…
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Good morning! It’s the 80th anniversary of the Allied invasion of Normandy, also known as D-Day!
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Good morning! It’s the 80th anniversary of the Allied invasion of Normandy, also known as D-Day, and on today’s show Anna shares some Catholic angles to this major battle in World War II. Also, Gary Michuta joins us to talk about what the Bible assumes you already know about blood and why it was forbidden in the Old Covenant. Plus our Catholic coun…
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Happy Feast of St Boniface! Plus news, weather, sports and more...
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Happy feast of St. Boniface! On today’s show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell discuss how he came to be the patron saint of Germany. Guests include Gary Zimak on the faith of Abraham in the midst of uncertainty, and Andrew Seeley on a teacher formation program from the Augustine Institute. Plus news, weather, sports and more……
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Silence in the Mass, lakes and seas in the Bible, and more...
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Good morning! On today's show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell welcome Fr. Boniface Hicks to discuss his new book about silence in the Mass. Other guests include Kris McGregor with more reflections from the Office of Readings, and Steve Ray on lakes and seas in the Bible. Plus all the latest news, weather, sports, and a whole lot more...…
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A Revelation of God's Immense Love for Us
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In our meditation of the week: Fr. Donncha Ó hAodha helps us to understand how God's immense love is revealed to us in the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus. As we celebrate the Solemnity of the Sacred Heart each year, we are reminded that the Sacred Heart is not just a profound symbol, but an invitation to experience the immense, tender, and life-giving …
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Happy feast of the Ugandan Martyrs!
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Happy feast of the Ugandan Martyrs! On today’s show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell discuss the heroic witness of these young men who died for their faith despite pressure to renounce it. Guests include Fr. John Gavin with more thoughts from the Church Fathers in the Catechism, and Kevin Schmiesing with This Week in Catholic History. Plus news, weath…
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The Feast of Corpus Christi gives us a special opportunity to reflect on how great Christ’s love for us must be to give us this perfect gift of love. It is also a special day of thanksgiving to Jesus for his unimaginable generosity towards us. A meditation by Fr Gavan Jennings.
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Celebrating the feast of the Visitation, previewing the Corpus Christi Sunday readings, and more…
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Happy feast of the Visitation! On today's show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell discuss how Mary's visit to her cousin Elizabeth is one of the most theologically rich passages in the Gospels. Guests include Deacon Kevin Stephenson from the Diocese of Tulsa to talk about the anniversary of the 1921 Tulsa Race Massacre, as well as Fr. Hezekias Carnazzo …
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Celebrating the feast of Sts. Dymphna and Joan of Arc, Bible herb garden tips, and more…
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Happy feast of St. Dymphna and St. Joan of Arc! On today's show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell discuss how the former came to be recognized as the patron saint of mental health, and the latter became one of the Church's most recognizable symbols for courage. Guests include pastoral counselor Kevin Prendergast with thoughts on ethical decision making…
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How the women of the Old Testament foreshadow Mary, why Catholics do Eucharistic processions, and more…
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Good morning! On today’s show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell welcome Gayle Somers to discuss how the Old Testament foreshadows Mary. Other guests include Gary Zimak from Following the Truth, and canon lawyer Fr. Phillip-Michael Tangorra to discuss why Catholics do Eucharistic processions. Plus all the latest news, weather, sports, and everything els…
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