Mary O'Reagan - 09/08/2025

Jason Gale from TAN Books introduces the new Advent and Christmas retreat inspired by the Church Fathers, guiding listeners through the mystery and meaning of the Incarnation.

Maggie DeWitte joins us to preview the upcoming Pulse Life Gala and discuss how Pulse Life Advocates continues to support and educate women on life issues throughout Iowa.

Today on The Catholic Morning Show, Maggie DeWitte joins us to preview the upcoming Pulse Life Gala and discuss the ongoing work of Pulse Life Advocates in supporting and educating women. Later, Jason Gale from TAN Books…

Kaitlyn Osborn joins the show to share how miscarriage ministry in Des Moines supports families during heartbreaking loss and helps them find hope and healing through the love of Christ and His Church.

Fr. Lawrence Carney introduces the devotion to the Holy Face of Jesus and explains the 33-day consecration that leads the soul through the purgative, illuminative, and unitive ways of holiness.

Fr. David O’Connor offers insight into the Gospel for the 32nd Sunday in Ordinary Time, urging us to remain spiritually watchful, wise, and ready to meet Christ with open hearts.

Today on The Catholic Morning Show, Fr. David O’Connor offers a reflection on the Gospel for the 32nd Sunday in Ordinary Time. Fr. Lawrence Carney joins us to discuss devotion to the Holy Face of Jesus and the 33-day con…

Ed Van Buskirk shares the mission of “If You Love Me,” an apostolate calling Catholics to rediscover the Commandments as a path to authentic love, freedom, and family renewal. He explains the heart behind the movement an…

Fr. Matthew Luft joins the show to explain the Catholic tradition of dedicating November to praying for the dead. He reflects on remembrance, hope, and the communion of saints—and how interceding for the Holy Souls shape…

Deacon Randy Kiel reflects on the upcoming Sunday Gospel and explores how we sometimes project our own wounds, misunderstandings, and unreasonable expectations onto God. He invites listeners to reclaim a truer image of G…

Today on The Catholic Morning Show, Deacon Randy Kiel helps us explore the upcoming Sunday Gospel and challenges the way we often project our own wounds onto God. Fr. Matthew Luft joins us to discuss why the Church dedic…

Author and Catholic convert Steve Ray joins The Catholic Morning Show to discuss the truth and beauty of purgatory. He explains its biblical roots, what the Church teaches, and why purgatory is a reflection of God’s merc…

In the final part of our three-part conversation, Bishop William Joensen joins us to discuss the changes to the age of confirmation and the new structure for young Catholics entering the Church. He shares how these updat…

Today on The Catholic Morning Show, Bishop William Joensen shares updates from the Diocese of Des Moines about the new structure for confirmation and how it will help young people grow deeper in faith. Then, author and C…

Bishop William Joensen joins us for part two of our ongoing series of conversations about the life of the Diocese of Des Moines. He shares new updates and upcoming events for November while offering pastoral reflections…