Son Rise Morning Show

Happy feast of St. Alphonsus Liguori! On today's show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell welcome Fr. Boniface Hicks to share some thoughts from St. Alphonsus on personal prayer. Other guests include Dr. Matthew Bunson to discuss St. John Henry Newman as the newest Doctor of the Church, and Fr. Hezekias Carnazzo from the Institute of Catholic Culture and Fr. Jonathan Duncan from the Bone Church Revival podcast to preview this weekend's Mass readings. Plus news, weather, sports and more...

Happy feast of St. Ignatius of Loyola! On today's show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell welcome pastoral counselor Kevin Prendergast to share how St. Ignatius can be a wise teacher in the world of spiritual and emotional health. Other guests include Rita Heikenfeld with Bible Foods, and Courtney Brown from Ruah Woods. Plus news, weather, sports, and more...

Happy feast of St. Peter Chrysologus and Bl. Solanus Casey! On today’s show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell talk about the contrast between this Doctor of the Church and a doorman who are both honored for their holiness and charity. Guests include Gary Zimak with more thoughts from the Scriptures on trusting God, and Derek Rotty to start a new series on Fulton Sheen and the modern world. Plus news, weather, sports, and more…

Happy feast of Sts. Martha, Mary, and Lazarus! On today's show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell talk to Dr. Benjamin Lewis from ICEL about a hymn from last century written in their honor. Other guests include Dr. Jim Papandrea to discuss more ancient Christian sites from Rome, and Kris McGregor to reflect on the Office of Readings. Plus news, weather, sports, and more...

Happy feast of Bl. Stanley Rother! On today's show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell discuss the powerful story of this American missionary and martyr. Guests include Kevin Schmiesing with This Week in Catholic History, Fr. John Gavin, author of "Growing into God, and Brendan Hodge from The Pillar with data on the Christian population in the Middle East. Plus news, weather, sports, and more...

Happy feast of St. James the Greater! On today’s show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell discuss his legacy among the apostles. 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 Bone Church Revival podcast to preview the Sunday Mass readings. Plus news, weather, sports, and more…

Happy feast of St. Charbel! On today's show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell explore his legacy as a mystic and wonder worker. Guests include Rita Heikenfeld with Bible Foods, Gary Michuta from Hands On Apologetics, and Courtney Brown from Ruah Woods.

Good morning! Happy Feast of St. Bridget of Sweden and St. John Cassian! On today's show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell talk to Mike Aquilina about this Church Father and trainer of monks. Other guests include Fr. Philip-Michael Tangorra to talk about the role of grandparents in transmitting the faith, as we approach the feast of the grandparents of Jesus, and Gary Zimak with this week's verse to help ease anxiety.

Happy feast of St. Mary Magdalene! On today's show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell welcome Amy Welborn to discuss the real Mary beyond the myths and legends. Other guests include Fr. Boniface Hicks with more thoughts on personal prayer, and Kris McGregor to reflect on the Office of Readings. Plus news, weather, sports, and more...

Happy feast of St. Lawrence of Brindisi! On today's show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell welcome Dr. Matthew Bunson to discuss the legacy of this Capuchin friar and Doctor of the Church. Other guests include Brendan Hodge from The Pillar with data on non-practicing Catholics, and Kevin Schmiesing with This Week in Catholic History. Plus all the latest news, weather, sports, and more...

Happy feast of St. Camillus de Lellis! On today's show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell discuss his path from mercenary to religious life. Guests include Andrew Petiprin to explain what Pope Benedict XVI meant by the Dictatorship of Relativism, and Fr. Hezekias Carnazzo and Fr. Jonathan Duncan to preview the Sunday Mass readings. Plus news, weather, sports, and more...

Good morning! On today's show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell welcome Rita Heikenfeld to share more summer recipes using foods mentioned in the Bible. Other guests include Gary Michuta from Hands On Apologetics, and pastoral counselor Kevin Prendergast. Plus news, weather, sports, and more...

Happy feast of Our Lady of Mount Carmel! On today's show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell talk to Fr. Frank Donio about his own connection to this feast day. Other guests include Fr. Rob Jack on the 1700th anniversary of the Council of Nicea, and Gary Zimak on the connection between seeing and believing. Plus news, weather, sports, and more...

Happy feast of St. Bonaventure! On today's show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell talk to Fr. Boniface Hicks about his legacy as the Seraphic Doctor. Other guests include Kathryn Jean Lopez, author of "A Year with the Mystics," and Steve Ray on breath and wind in the Bible. Plus news, weather, sports, and more...

Happy feast of St. Kateri Tekakwitha! On today's show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell discuss the courage and holiness of the Lily of the Mohawks. Guests include Teresa Tomeo from Catholic Connection, Dr. Matthew Bunson with a Catholic perspective on Bastille Day, and Kevin Schmiesing with This Week in Catholic History. Plus news, weather, sports, and more...