Son Rise Morning Show 2026.04.16

Son Rise Morning Show 2026.04.16

Author: Sacred Heart Radio April 16, 2026 Duration: 2:59:59

Happy feast of St. Bernadette and St. Benedict Joseph Labre! On today’s show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell welcome pastoral counselor Kevin Prendergast to discuss St. Benedict as a patron of mental health, and Fr. Boniface Hicks to share thoughts from St. Bernadette on prayer. Other guests include Gary Michuta with more Old Testament prophecies fulfilled in Christ, and Rita Heikenfeld with Bible Foods. Plus news, weather, sports, and more…

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A Prayer for Faithful Citizenship

Gracious and loving God, let your Spirit be with us today. Hear our prayers and increase in us the will to follow your Son Jesus. Help us to draw on the resources of our faith as we use the opportunities of our democracy to shape a society more respectful of the life, dignity, and rights of the human person from conception to natural death, especially the most vulnerable among us. We ask this through Jesus Christ, your Son, who lives and reigns with you in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God forever and ever. Amen.

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RECIPES FROM RITA: CHICKEN SPAGHETTI

Ingredients

2 cups cooked chicken – either cook your own or use deli roasted
3 cups spaghetti, uncooked and broken into two-in. pieces
2 cans cream of mushroom soup
3-4 cups grated sharp cheddar cheese
1/4 cup finely diced red or other colored bell pepper
1/4 cup finely diced onion
1 (4-oz.) jar diced pimentos, drained – optional
2 cups chicken broth (can use broth you cooked chicken in or canned broth)
1 teaspoon or so Seasoned Salt
1/8 tsp. to 1/4 tsp. cayenne pepper
Salt and pepper, to taste

Instructions

Cook spaghetti in chicken broth until al dente. Do not overcook. (If you didn’t cook the chicken from scratch, use canned chicken broth to cook the spaghetti.

When spaghetti is cooked, combine with remaining ingredients except additional

1 cup extra sharp cheddar.

Place mixture in casserole pan and top with remaining 1 cup sharp cheddar.

Cover and freeze up to six months, cover and refrigerate up to two days, or bake immediately: 350 for 45 minutes until bubbly. (If the cheese on top starts to get too cooked, cover with foil).

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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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