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 2026.01.07 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

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Good morning! On today’s show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell welcome Mike Aquilina to remember the life and witness of Russell Shaw, who passed away this week. Other guests include Gary Zimak on Christ’s words about anxie…
Son Rise Morning Show 2026.01.06 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 3:00:00
Good morning! On this 12th Day of Christmas, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell welcome Joseph Pearce to talk about the cultural significance of the Epiphany. Other guests include Steve Ray live from the Holy Land, and Kris Mc…
Son Rise Morning Show 2026.01.05 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 3:00:00
Happy feast of St. John Neumann! On today’s show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell discuss his impact of one of the great saints of the Church in the United States. Other guests include Fr. John Gavin on what St. Ambrose had…
Son Rise Morning Show 2025.12.19 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 3:00:00
Good morning! On today’s show, Matt Swaim welcomes Fr. Hezekias Carnazzo and Fr. Jonathan Duncan to preview the Mass readings for the 4th Sunday of Advent. Other guests include Bobby Schindler with the lates on assisted…
Son Rise Morning Show 2025.12.18 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

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Good morning! On today’s show, Matt Swaim welcomes Courtney Brown from Ruah Woods to discuss what Christmas has to do with Theology of the Body. Other guests include Rita Heikenfeld with more Bible-themed holiday recipes…
Son Rise Morning Show 2025.12.17 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 3:00:00
Welcome to the O Antiphons! On today’s show, Matt Swaim looks at “O Sapientia,” the first antiphon, which refers to Jesus as the Wisdom of God. Guests include Ken Craycraft with a Catholic perspective on “Mary, Did You K…
Son Rise Morning Show 2025.12.16 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

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Good morning! On today’s show, Matt Swaim welcomes Ambassador Michele Burke Bowe from Holy Family Hospital to look at how they’re preparing to celebrate Christmas in a special way in Bethlehem this year. Other guests inc…
Son Rise Morning Show 2025.12.15 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

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Good morning! On today’s show, Matt Swaim welcomes Msgr. David LiPuma to discuss the sainthood cause of New York priest Fr. Nelson Baker. Other guests include Fr. John Gavin with more thoughts from St. Augustine on Chris…
Son Rise Morning Show 2025.12.12 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

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Happy feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe! On today’s show, Matt Swaim welcomes Kris McGregor to share a selection from the Office of Readings focused on this appearance of the Virgin Mary in the Americas. Other guests includ…