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What happens when you charter an entire Holland America ship for a weeklong festival of Catholic faith, art, music, sacraments, and fellowship in the Caribbean? On The Son Rise Morning Show, host Matt Swaim welcomes John Hale of Corporate Travel Service—the organizer behind Catholic pilgrimages and the long-running Good News Cruise—to introduce the Sailing Grace Cruise, setting sail in January 2028. Designed for Catholics in every state of life, the voyage explores what it means to be fully human through the lens of faith, featuring daily Mass, confession, and an extraordinary lineup of speakers and performers—including Maestro Andrea Bocelli, Dr. Peter Kreeft, Elizabeth Lev, Dr. Marcellino D’Ambrosio ("Dr. Italy"), Joe Piscopo, and Matt Swaim himself. Stream now! Support the show: https://www.sacredheartradio.com/donate-now/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Why does Jesus make concrete acts of mercy the ultimate measure of our eternal salvation in Matthew 25, and what separates authentic Christian charity from mere social work? On The Son Rise Morning Show, host Anna Mitchell welcomes back Norbertine priest and author Fr. Sebastian Walshe to explore Heart of the Gospel: How the Beatitudes Show Us God’s Plan for Happiness. Examining the upcoming Feast of Christ the King Gospel reading (Matthew 25:31–46), Fr. Walshe explains why Christ’s Kingdom is governed by an interior law of grace that must bear fruit in both the corporal and spiritual works of mercy. Drawing on St. John’s first epistle, the Book of Tobit, and St. Teresa of Calcutta’s insistence on serving Jesus in "the distressing disguise of the poor," he unpacks how loving our neighbor for God's sake conforms our hearts to the image of Christ. Stream now! Support the show: https://www.sacredheartradio.com/donate-now/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

How can parents introduce children and teens to St. John Paul II’s Theology of the Body—helping them understand human relationships, mystery, and virtue—through engaging storytelling rather than dry lectures? On The Son Rise Morning Show, co-host Anna Mitchell welcomes back Courtney Brown, Executive Director of the Ruah Woods Institute (RuahWoodsInstitute.org), to unpack Episode 2 of their new children’s audio drama, The Stolen Pearl. Picking up where Episode 1 left off, Brown explores the rich symbolism of the cave where two siblings and a park ranger are trapped—where the static of a police scanner fades away, making room for Genesis 2 and the story of Adam and Eve. They also discuss practical family discussion questions for older kids and teens, including how subtle audio cues highlight spiritual warfare and why good things can still be misused when separated from virtue and God's design. Stream now! Support the show: https://www.sacredheartradio.com/donate-now/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What do St. Paul’s metaphor of "spiritual milk" and Jesus’ teaching on good gifts have to do with classic Thanksgiving corn pudding? On The Son Rise Morning Show, host Matt Swaim welcomes culinary expert Rita Heikenfeld (AboutEating.com) for their weekly Bible Foods segment. Exploring Scripture references to milk and eggs in Luke 11 and 1 Corinthians 3—and clarifying why New World corn isn’t actually found in the Bible—Heikenfeld shares three crowd-pleasing corn pudding recipes using those foundational biblical staples just in time for Thanksgiving: Classic Grandma’s Corn Pudding, Sherri Mitchell’s Family Corn Pudding, and a flavorful Smoky Poblano Corn Pudding. Stream now! Support the show: https://www.sacredheartradio.com/donate-now/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Good morning! On today’s show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell welcome pastoral counselor Kevin Prendergast to discuss thoughts on how to have a healthy relationship with money. Other guests include Gary Michuta with more prophecies about the Messiah that are fulfilled in Jesus, Rita Heikenfeld with Bible Foods, and Courtney Brown from Ruah Woods. Plus news, weather, sports, and more… listen live! ***** Prayer to St. Joseph for the Unemployed Silent and well-known carpenter in Nazareth, model of workers, by the work of your hands you gave your contribution to the work of the Creator, you earned your living, and you provided for the needs of the Holy Family. Intercede for all workers, in the difficulties of their daily lives especially for the unemployed, in their anxieties for tomorrow, so that through the guidance of God, the great Architect and Builder, they all may use their strength and talents to make visible God’s new creation, to offer a concrete service to society, and to earn wages worthy of their efforts. With confidence and trust we make this prayer through Christ our Lord. Amen. ***** Information on the Sailing Grace Cruise can be found at sailinggracecruise.com. Be sure to mention you heard about it on the Son Rise Morning Show! RECIPES FROM RITA: CORN PUDDING GRANDMA’S CORN PUDDINGServings: 8Yield: 1 (2-quart) casserole Ingredients5 large eggs1/3 cup butter, melted and cooled a bit1/4 cup sugar1/2 cup milk4 tablespoons cornstarch1 can whole kernel corn, drained2 cans cream style cornInstructionsGather all ingredients. Preheat the oven to 375 degreesSpray a 2-quart casserole dish.Whisk eggs in bowl.Add milk, melted butter, sugar, and cornstarch; whisk until well combined.Stir in both kinds of canned corn.Pour into casserole.Bake until golden brown on top, about 1 hour. Check after 50 minutes. SMOKY POBLANO CORN PUDDINGServings: 8Yield: 1 1/2-quart casseroleIngredients3-4 poblano peppers1 cup milk½ cup heavy whipping cream⅓ cup sugar¼ cup flour¼ cup butter, melted and cooled3 large eggsSalt to taste – 1 teaspoon is good1 pound pkg frozen corn, thawed1 cup shredded sharp Cheddar or Monterrey Jack cheeseInstructionsPreheat the oven to 400 degrees. Place poblano peppers on sprayed baking sheet.Roast until slumped and charred, about 30 minutes. Remove and let cool slightly.Reduce the oven temperature to 350.Remove stems, seeds, and charred skin from peppers; roughly chop.Spray 1 1/2-quart baking dish.Whisk milk, cream, sugar, flour, butter, eggs, and salt together.Stir in corn, cheese, and chopped poblanos. Pour into baking dish.Bake until set, slightly puffed on top, and golden around edges, 45 minutes to 1 hour.Tip:If you have a gas stove, you can roast the peppers over the flame, flipping every 2 to 3 minutes, until blackened and soft. SHERRIE MITCHELL’S FAMILY CORN PUDDINGIngredients1 Box Jiffy corn muffin mix1 cup sour cream2 eggs1 can, 15 oz., drained corn1 can, 14 oz., cream style corn1/2 cup chopped onions (optional)1 cup cheddar cheese1 stick butter InstructionsPreheat oven to 350.Whip eggs first.Add all other ingredients and mix well.Pour into an 8X8″ sprayed pan.Bake 45-55 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Optional: Chili peppers or Jalapenos stirred in. Full list of guests Support the show: https://www.sacredheartradio.com/donate-now/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

How does Old Testament kingship prepare the way for the Solemnity of Christ the King at the end of the liturgical year? On The Son Rise Morning Show, co-host Anna Mitchell welcomes back Scripture scholar Dr. John Bergsma—author and illustrator of the Ave Maria Press Basics for Catholics series—to trace the biblical theology of kingship from Mount Sinai to the House of David. Dr. Bergsma explores God’s original plan for Israel as a direct theocracy, why the elders’ demand in 1 Samuel 8 for a king "like all the nations" rejected Israel’s unique calling to be a light to the world, and how God mercifully accommodated His people by anointing David the shepherd with the Holy Spirit—prefiguring Jesus Christ, the Good Shepherd and eternal King. Stream now! Support the show: https://www.sacredheartradio.com/donate-now/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

How can Catholics approach money, holiday spending, and charitable giving with spiritual freedom rather than guilt, fear, or social comparison? On The Son Rise Morning Show, host Matt Swaim welcomes back pastoral counselor Kevin Prendergast to unpack Pope Leo XIV’s November prayer intention for the proper use of wealth. Blending Catholic moral theology with practical psychology, Prendergast explores why financial stress is one of the most frequent issues in marriage counseling, how childhood scarcity mindsets and adult peer pressure fuel the capital sins of greed and envy, and how cultivating the opposing virtues of temperance and agape charity—alongside honest spousal communication—prepares our hearts for Advent and Christmas. Stream now! Support the show: https://www.sacredheartradio.com/donate-now/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

How does the enemy exploit spiritual dryness, boredom, and deep sadness to discourage souls striving to grow closer to God? On The Son Rise Morning Show, host Anna Mitchell welcomes back Fr. Robert Nixon, O.S.B.—Benedictine monk of New Norcia Abbey in Australia and translator for TAN Books’ Resurrection Series. Concluding their series on Thomas à Kempis’s classic treatise Solitude and Silence: The Cloister of the Heart, Fr. Nixon explores why devout, emotionally sensitive souls—both inside monasteries and in everyday lay life—are particularly targeted by temptations of acedia (spiritual tedium) and melancholy. Drawing from monastic discernment and the spiritual battles of saints like St. Benedict, St. Anthony of the Desert, and St. John of the Cross, Fr. Nixon shares practical wisdom on cultivating psychological resilience, resisting modern screen-driven distraction, and choosing steadfast joy anchored in eternal life. Stream now! Support the show: https://www.sacredheartradio.com/donate-now/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Happy feast of St. Martin of Tours, and happy Veterans Day! On today’s show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell welcome Dr. John Pepino and Dr. Ken Craycraft to discuss St. Martin and why he’s a patron saint of veterans. Other guests include Fr. Philip-Michael Tangorra on the Pope’s trip to Latin America, and Gary Zimak on what Jesus says about the relationship between fear and faith. Plus news, weather, sports, and more… listen live! ***** Collect for the feast of St. Martin of Tours O God, who are glorified in the Bishop Saint Martin both by his life and death, make new, we pray, the wonders of your grace in our hearts, that neither death nor life may separate us from your love. Through our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son. who lives and reigns with you in the unity of the Holy Spirit, God, for ever and ever. ***** Full list of guests Support the show: https://www.sacredheartradio.com/donate-now/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What does true spiritual success look like in the eyes of God when worldly efforts seem to fail at every turn? On The Son Rise Morning Show, host Matt Swaim welcomes back Benedictine monk, author, and teacher Fr. Augustine Wetta, O.S.B., for a conversation on saints who experienced apparent failure. Focusing on St. Rose Philippine Duchesne (foundress of the Academy of the Sacred Heart in the U.S. and namesake of Villa Duchesne in St. Louis), Fr. Wetta shares her remarkable story of perseverance: from surviving the French Revolution and struggling to learn English to enduring failed convent foundations and unruly classrooms. He explores her interior locution where God revealed she was "destined to please Him by failure," culminating in her mission to the Potawatomi Native Americans at age 72—who remembered her for generations as Quah-kah-ka-num-ad, "The Woman Who Prays Always." Stream now! Support the show: https://www.sacredheartradio.com/donate-now/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What does true co-responsibility look like for the lay faithful in the Catholic Church today, and how do we avoid a consumer mentality when participating in parish life? On The Son Rise Morning Show, co-host Anna Mitchell welcomes back Fr. Frank Donio, S.A.C., Director of the Catholic Apostolate Center. Concluding their multi-part series on the laity, Fr. Donio and Mitchell examine Pope Leo XIV’s teachings on lay participation—particularly in his encyclical Magnifica Humanitas and addressing synodal teams in Rome. They explore how the grace of Baptism calls every Christian to share in Christ's mission as priest, prophet, and king, the necessity of active parish consultative bodies, the application of subsidiarity and solidarity, and avoiding paternalism while fostering genuine collaboration across clergy, religious, and laity. Stream now! Support the show: https://www.sacredheartradio.com/donate-now/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What can two extraordinary 13th- and 15th-century Eucharistic miracles in the Netherlands teach modern Catholics about prioritizing Christ, keeping the Sabbath, and managing time through divine grace? On The Son Rise Morning Show, co-host Anna Mitchell welcomes back Shaun McAfee—author and compiler of Eucharistic miracle histories. McAfee explores the dual miracles of Miersen, Netherlands: a 1222 blood miracle on the altar corporal and a 1465 church fire where a farmer rescued the consecrated Host—returning to find his fields miraculously plowed by heavenly intervention. Drawing parallels to St. Isidore the Farmer and the heroic rescue of the Blessed Sacrament during the Notre Dame Cathedral fire, Mitchell and McAfee discuss the spiritual fruits of placing Mass, Eucharistic Adoration, and true Sunday rest at the center of daily life. Stream now! Support the show: https://www.sacredheartradio.com/donate-now/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Is it mere coincidence or divine providence that the World War I Armistice ending the Great War was enacted on the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month—the Feast of St. Martin of Tours? On The Son Rise Morning Show, co-host Anna Mitchell welcomes back Church Fathers scholar Mike Aquilina (founder of FathersoftheChurch.com). Marking Veterans Day, Aquilina explores St. Martin's mandatory Roman cavalry service, his famous conversion at the city gates of Amiens, and how his heroic witness as a "soldier of Christ" inspired the French nation during the 1918 Armistice. Aquilina also highlights St. Martin's post-military life as a monastic founder, bishop, and advocate for peace, offering pastoral guidance on praying for our military veterans facing spiritual and emotional battles today. Stream now! Support the show: https://www.sacredheartradio.com/donate-now/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What does it take to logistically host millions of young Catholics at a papal Outdoor Mass, and how does Catholic social teaching address artificial intelligence and economic dignity? On The Son Rise Morning Show, host Matt Swaim welcomes back Fr. Philip Michael Tangorra—canon lawyer, author of This Is Our Faith, and pastor in the Diocese of Paterson, New Jersey. Reflecting on recent apostolic travels in Latin America, Fr. Tangorra discusses the overwhelming turnout among Gen Z youth, mirroring papal warnings on ensuring artificial intelligence and automation serve human dignity rather than displacing vulnerable blue-collar workers. They delve into the fascinating, behind-the-scenes liturgical mechanics of serving Holy Communion to crowds of millions—from coordinating hundreds of priest concelebrators and masters of ceremonies to the proper reservation of the Blessed Sacrament. Stream now! Support the show: https://www.sacredheartradio.com/donate-now/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

How can the feast day of a 4th-century saint become an enduring beacon of hope and healing for modern souls recovering from addiction? On The Son Rise Morning Show, host Anna Mitchell welcomes back Dr. Ken Craycraft—host of Driving Home the Faith on Sacred Heart Radio, professor at Mount St. Mary’s Seminary, and author of Staying Sober, One Story at a Time. Celebrating his birthday on November 11 (the Feast of St. Martin of Tours and Veterans Day), Craycraft shares a deeply personal reflection on the intersection of his birthday, his father's military memory, and his journey of recovery. He and Mitchell explore how St. Martin of Tours—traditionally linked to Martinmas, the wine harvest, and the penitential "St. Martin's Lent"—became the patron saint of recovering alcoholics and moderation, proving that divine providence continually uses the saints to bring grace out of human struggle. Stream now! Support the show: https://www.sacredheartradio.com/donate-now/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.