Son Rise Morning Show 2026.04.01

Son Rise Morning Show 2026.04.01

Author: Sacred Heart Radio April 1, 2026 Duration: 3:00:01

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Welcome to Spy Wednesday… on today’s show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell look at the events of Holy Week that immediately precede the Triduum. Guests include Gary Zimak to conclude our series on giving up worry for Lent, Fr. Philip-Michael Tangorra on the tradition of visiting seven churches on Holy Thursday, and Mike Aquilina to discuss the conversion of St. Mary of Egypt. Plus news, weather, sports, and more…

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Pope St. Gregory the Great’s Acclaim To The Suffering Christ

O Lord, You received affronts
without number from Your blasphemers,
yet each day You free captive souls
from the grip of the ancient enemy.

You did not avert Your face
from the spittle of perfidy,
yet You wash souls in saving waters.

You accepted Your scourging without murmur,
yet through your meditation
You deliver us from endless chastisements.

You endured ill-treatment of all kinds,
yet You want to give us a share
in the choirs of angels in glory everlasting.

You did not refuse to be crowned with thorns,
yet You save us from the wounds of sin.

In your thirst You accepted the bitterness of gall,
yet You prepare Yourself to fill us with eternal delights.

You kept silence under the derisive homage
rendered You by Your executioners,
yet You petition the Father for us
although You are his equal in Divinity.

You came to taste death,
yet You were the Life
and had come to bring it to the dead.

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Each weekday morning, the lively voices of Anna Mitchell and Matt Swaim fill the air on the Son Rise Morning Show, offering a unique blend of daily news, thoughtful conversation, and spiritual grounding. This isn't just another talk program; it's a morning routine built around a Catholic worldview, designed to inform and motivate as the day begins. Tuning in feels like joining a thoughtful discussion with friends who are keenly aware of the world's events, its needs, and the deeper questions behind the headlines. The pace is energetic, moving seamlessly from current events to interviews with authors, theologians, and community leaders, all while weaving in moments for prayer and reflection. Whether you're starting your commute or your first cup of coffee, this podcast delivers substance and perspective, connecting faith to everyday life in business, non-profit work, and personal spirituality. It’s that rare morning show that engages both the mind and the spirit, making the hours from six to eight Eastern Time a purposeful launch to the day. You'll find the Son Rise Morning Show to be a consistent source of insight and encouragement, a program where information and inspiration meet.
Author: Language: en-us Episodes: 100

Son Rise Morning Show
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Son Rise Morning Show 2026.03.05 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

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Good morning! On today’s show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell welcome Rita Heikenfeld to discuss more meatless Lenten recipe ideas using foods mentioned in the Bible. Other guests include Kevin Prendergast on using Lent as…
Son Rise Morning Show 2026.03.04 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 3:00:01
Good morning! On today’s show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell welcome Gary Zimak to continue our series on a scriptural approach to giving up worry for Lent. Other guests include Dr. Brandon Harvey with tips for making the…
Son Rise Morning Show 2026.03.03 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

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Happy feast of St. Katherine Drexel! On today’s show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell discuss the life and legacy of this uniquely American saint. Guests include Fr. Boniface Hicks, OSB, with more thoughts on personal praye…
Son Rise Morning Show 2026.03.02 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

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Good morning! On today’s show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell welcome Dr. Matthew Bunson to discuss what St. Bernard of Clairvaux can teach us about Lent. Other guests include Teresa Tomeo from EWTN’s Catholic Connection,…
Son Rise Morning Show 2026.02.27 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

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Good morning! On today’s show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell welcome Maria Morrow to talk about her book, A Busy Parent’s Guide to a Meaningful Lent. Other guests include Greg Willits with more wisdom from St. Louis de Mo…
Son Rise Morning Show 2026.02.26 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

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Good morning! On today’s show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell take time to remember Dr. Paul Thigpen, a brilliant and kind writer and teacher and longtime friend of the Son Rise Morning Show who passed away earlier this we…
Son Rise Morning Show 2026.02.25 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

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Good morning! On today’s show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell welcome Deacon Nathan Biersdorfer to continue our series on Introduction to the Devout Life by St. Francis de Sales. Other guests include Karlo Broussard from C…
Son Rise Morning Show 2026.02.24 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

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Good morning! On today’s show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell discuss Lent as Spring Training for the soul. Guests include Steve Ray on dust and ashes in the Bible, Kris McGregor with reflections from the Office of Reading…
Son Rise Morning Show 2026.02.23 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

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Happy feast of St. Polycarp of Smyrna! On today’s show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell welcome Mike Aquilina to discuss the witness of this early Christian martyr. Other guests include Fr. John Gavin with more thoughts on…
Son Rise Morning Show 2026.02.20 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 2:59:59
Good morning! On today’s show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell welcome Andrew Petiprin to unpack more of what Pope Leo has been saying about the documents of Vatican II. Other guests include Greg Willits to discuss the spir…