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.
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Son Rise Morning Show
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Son Rise Morning Show  2026.01.21 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

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Happy feast of St. Agnes of Rome! On today’s show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell welcome Mike Aquilina to discuss the impact her martyrdom had in changing the perception of Rome towards Christians. Other guests include Ka…
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Happy feast of St. Sebastian! On today’s show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell discuss his patronage of athletes and soldiers. Guests include Fr. Boniface Hicks with more thoughts on personal prayer from the saints, and Ste…
Son Rise Morning Show  2026.01.19 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

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Good morning! On today’s show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell welcome Fr. John Gavin, S.J., to share more thoughts from the Church Fathers on Christian maturity. Other guests include Kevin Schmiesing with This Week in Cath…
Son Rise Morning Show 2026.01.16 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

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Good morning! On today’s show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell welcome Andrew Petiprin to talk about the problem of tribalism among Catholics. Other guests include Bobby Schindler from the Life and Hope Network, and Fr. Hez…
Son Rise Morning Show 2026.01.15 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

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Good morning! On today’s show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell welcome Courtney Brown from Ruah Woods to share more reflections on Artificial Intelligence through the lens of Theology of the Body. Other guests include Gary…
Son Rise Morning Show 2026.01.14 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 3:00:00
Happy feast of St. Devasahayam Pillai! On today’s show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell discuss the life of this Christian martyr from India. Guests include Gary Zimak on what St. Peter teaches us about trusting Jesus, and…
Son Rise Morning Show 2026.01.13 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

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Happy feast of St. Hilary of Poitiers! On today’s show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell welcome Mike Aquilina to discuss his legacy as a Doctor of the Church. Other guests include Bishop David Ricken to share updates on the…
Son Rise Morning Show 2026.01.12 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

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Happy feast of St. Aelred of Rivaulx! On today’s show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell welcome Dr. John Cuddeback to reflect on St. Aelred’s wisdom regarding Christian friendship. Other guests include Dr. Matthew Bunson to…
Son Rise Morning Show 2026.01.09 [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 look at Pope Leo’s extraordinary consistory of Cardinals at the Vatican. Other guests include Andrew Petiprin on why Catholicism s…
Son Rise Morning Show 2026.01.08 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

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Good morning! On today’s show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell welcome Fr. Robert Nixon, O.S.B., to look at the value of living in Christian community. Other guests include Rita Heikenfeld with Bible Foods, Gary Michuta fro…