Deacon Mark Campbell: Saint Monica's Hope for Parents of Prodigal Children (+ more) | The Catholic Morning Show - 08/27/2026

Deacon Mark Campbell: Saint Monica's Hope for Parents of Prodigal Children (+ more) | The Catholic Morning Show - 08/27/2026

Author: Iowa Catholic Radio August 27, 2026 Duration: 48:51
Bo Bonner and Deacon Mark Campbell mark the Memorial of Saint Monica with a deep dive into why her prayers and tears for Saint Augustine still speak to parents today, plus Deacon Randy Kiel's preview of Sunday's readings from Jeremiah. Janelle Menz, Iowa Catholic Radio's new Director of Mission Growth, makes her first appearance to share her story and the station's plans to grow beyond Des Moines. It's Thursday news, Iowa Cubs and MLB scores, a Little League World Series elimination game for Davenport, and a preview of Friday's Dowling Catholic football season opener and Monday's Iowa Catholic Radio app relaunch.

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