Morning Air

3/24/23 7am CT Hour - Mary Hallan Fiorito/ Sr. Jean Dolores John and Sarah chat TikTok and March Madness. Mary celebrates the uniqueness and beauty of the dignity and life of those born with Down Syndrome and highlights the first Down Syndrome star James Martin. Sister Jean talks March Madness, Loyola Ramblers, her book "Wake Up with Purpose" and her vocation.

3/23/23 6am CT Hour - Monsignor James Shea/ Dr. Joseph Meaney John and Sarah chat about TikTok and National Puppy Day. Monsignor explains schola et labora and why leisure is important in our life in order to have flourishing relationships and work life. https://primematters.com/perspectives/schola-et-labora Dr. Meaney shares the latest from the US Bishops and their unambiguous line drawn on gender affirming procedures in Catholic hospitals. https://www.usccb.org/resources/Doctrinal%20Note%202023-03-20.pdf

3/23/23 7am CT Hour - Marcel LeJeune/ Fr. James Kubicki John and Sarah talk TikTok and puppies. Marcel shares what authentic accompaniment looks like and we can become better at this as we age. https://catholicmissionarydisciples.com/news/real-accompaniment Fr. Kubicki takes a look ahead to the Annunciation and how we can do better at saying yes to God even when it hard or scary. 

3/22/23 6am CT Hour - Fr. John Gordon/ Ashley Noronha/ Damon Owens John and Sarah chat about Japan's win over America in World Baseball Classic and Idaho man getting into the Guinness Book of World Records. Fr. John talks about how we should always be seeking Jesus and one way with an indulgence. He explains what they are and what they are not. Ashley reports from the Vatican on new bridge in Sicily, outdoor adoration and the celebrations for the Annunciation coming up. Damon comments on living out our marriage vows in sickness and in health and ho to focus on good times and good health when times start to gettough.

3/22/23 7am CT Hour - Fr. Marcel Taillon/ Dave Durand John and Sarah chat about Japan's win in World Baseball Classic and a man from Idaho making it into the Guinness Book of World Records for catching popcorn. We listen to the vocation story of the virgin Mary's Military Man and Fr. Taillon and what we can do to encourage young men to the priesthood. Dave shares some signs that you might be afflicted with pride and ego and ways to counter act this disease.

3/21/23 6am CT Hour - Laura DeMaria/ Bishop Brendan Cahill John and Sarah chat about new bill allowing parents rights when it comes to their children's pronouns of choice at school and espresso at the World Baseball classic. Laura  talks about tax season and how to look at it with the lens of being ready to part with whatever gifts God gives to us for the good of others. Bishop Cahill shares what CRS is doing in the Sahel and how we can help their continued efforts to encourage the Christians in the region.

3/21/23 7am CT Hour - Martha Fernandez-Sardina/ Harry Kraemer John and Sarah chat about new bill requiring parental approval of child's pronoun change and espresso at the World's Baseball Classic. Martha talks about the blind man Jesus healed and how we can be healed and made whole like him through the love of Christ. Harry talks about what it takes to be a good leader in uncertain times and the importance of being prepared for that moment.

3/20/23 6am CT Hour - Fr. Bob Pagliari/ Kevin O'Neill/ Tim Schmalz Fr. Bob talks about how St. joseph was Jesus’ mentor and teacher in many ways and how we can learn from him and the silence he exuded in scripture. Kevin talks about the creator of Lego and how he had to have unshakable faith to persevere in his craft. Tim talks about his new sculpture at the Vatican and how like St. Joseph we can work with our hands for the Lord.

3/20/23 7am CT Hour - Bill Ulivieri/ Fr. Matthew Spencer Bill breaks down the fallout over the Silicon Valley banks collapse ad what it means for the average person in America. Fr. Matthew shares what we can learn from the silent life of St. Joseph and how to celebrate on his feast day today.

3/17/23 7am CT Hour - William Albrecht/ Dan Fedoryka William talks about St. Patrick's zeal to teach the faith and how he used shamrocks to explain the mystery of the Holy Trinity. Dan talks Irish music on St. Patrick's Day and what fun musical traditions we can enjoy from his and other Celtic bands.

3/17/23 6am CT Hour - Annabelle Moseley/ Leila Lawler/ Bishop Daniel Mueggenborg Annabelle talks about the life of St. Patrick and the symbols associated with Irish culture inspired by him. Leila gives suggestions on how to celebrate the holiday without meat in case you are not a fan of corned beef or you do not have a dispensation in your diocese. Bishop Mueggenborg reflects on what Jesus tries to teach us this Sunday in Lent and how we can cooperate with God. 

3/16/23 6am CT Hour - Fr. Chris DiTomo/ Kendra Von Esh Fr. Chris goes through the Stations of the Cross and how we can rediscover Christ's love for us by visiting the stations and meditating on those moments in his life. Kendra shares the story of fallen away Catholic to becoming on fire for the faith and how confession played a huge role in that and will for you too!

3/16/22 7am CT Hour - Chris Codden/ Fr. James Kubicki Chris shares what tools are available for engaged Catholics in the Church today and gives marriage tips that will help keep you together forever. Fr. Kubicki talks about the mindset we should have for penance and not what is the minimum we can get away with but the language of love and what else can I do for the Lord.

3/15/23 6am CT Hour - Chadd Garcia/ Ashley Noronha/ Joe Boland Chadd shares the details of the collapse and the repercussions to those in the area. Ashley reports on the Pope's weekly general audience, Ides of March, and feasts of St. Patrick and Joseph. Joe relays the spirit of the Irish is alive and well throughout America and the history of the Irish people to the country.

3/15/23 7am CT Hour - Fr. Marcel Taillon/ Dave Durand Fr. Marcel shares the wisdom of Pope Benedict XVI on how to grow in holiness every day and how to incorporate that into our Lent. Dave lists the common productivity mistakes and then helps listeners to solve them so they are at full efficiency.

3/14/23 6am CT Hour - Mark Mastroianni/ Fr. Paul Cannariato Mark breaks down what the Silicon Valley bank collapse means for everyday folks and tech point of view plus AI, the next frontier. Fr. Paul explains how our Lenten journey is often riddled with our own Stations of the Cross and how to use those to our Lenten journey advantage.

3/14/23 7am CT Hour - JD Flynn/ Martha Fernandez-Sardina JD talks Pope Francis and what strides he has made in his first 10 years as leader of the Catholic Church. Martha talks testimony and gives hers as to why she became and still is a follower of Christ and a Love Evangelizer.

3/13/23 6am CT Hour - Tom McDonough/ Emily Jaminet Tom explains what the Family Caucus is and why it is important in making sure that families are heard in Congress. Emily shares her journey this Lent to be more loving and some tips on how to increase your capacity for love with yourself and others.

3/13/23 7am CT Hour - Fr. Burke Masters/ Fr. Jeremy Ploof Fr. Burke breaks down the virtue of temperance and the many applications in our life and in lent. Fr. Jeremy shares why it is necessary for us to take a step out and invite someone to Church in order to help grow the Church and follow the command of the Lord.

3/10/23 6am CT Hour - Kevin O'Brien/ Omar Aguilar/ Bishop Daniel Mueggenborg John, Glen and Sarah chat about Pope Francis honesty about his health, Mexican Cartel kidnapping case, and National Mario Day. Kevin explains why we are seeing a crisis of men these days and how men gathering in Christ will strengthen their ability to stand up. Omar shares the story of Maria who is offering free haircuts to those less fortunate and how we can learn from her charity to do something in our own lives similarly. Bishop Mueggenborg reflects on this Sunday's gospel of the woman at the well in Samaria.