The Catholic Morning Show - 03/02/2026

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The Catholic Morning Show crew previews Iowa Catholic Radio’s upcoming Spring Fundraiser with the theme “You Are the Light of the World.” They share how listener support sustains the mission of Catholic media and helps bring people closer to Christ.

Author Laura Stewart discusses her children’s book Orchestra for Oliver, inspired by the life of her grandson who received a life-limiting prenatal diagnosis. The story helps families navigate grief while affirming the dignity and beauty of every human life.

Author Laura Stewart shares the deeply moving story behind her children’s book Orchestra for Oliver, a reflection on grief, family, and the dignity of every life. The Catholic Morning Show crew also previews Iowa Catholic Radio’s upcoming Spring Fundraiser and the mission to continue sharing the light of Christ through Catholic media.

Aaron Lorch discusses the mission of Catholic Passage and how the ministry is helping adults grow in faith so they can better pass it on to the next generation.

Author Casey Chalk explains how Jesus’ Seven Last Words from the Cross reveal the fullness of the Gospel and offer wisdom for living and dying well.

Fr. Chris Reising reflects on the upcoming Sunday Gospel of Jesus and the Samaritan woman, revealing how Christ satisfies humanity’s deepest spiritual thirst.

On today’s Catholic Morning Show, Fr. Chris Reising reflects on Jesus and the Samaritan woman at the well, author Casey Chalk explores the wisdom found in Christ’s Seven Last Words, and Aaron Lorch discusses the mission of Catholic Passage to strengthen adult faith formation.

David Delio explores the biblical and theological meaning of the human heart, drawing on the writings of St. Augustine and the Christian tradition.

Dr. Dan Schneider explains the Catholic understanding of generational sin and spiritual inheritance, drawing from Scripture, theology, and the Church’s sacramental life.

Deacon Randy Kiel reflects on the powerful imagery in the upcoming Third Sunday of Lent readings, connecting the rock struck by Moses to Christ, the source of living water.

Deacon Randy Kiel reflects on the upcoming Sunday readings for the Third Sunday of Lent and the powerful image of living water from the rock. Dr. Dan Schneider discusses the Catholic understanding of generational sin and spiritual inheritance, while David DeLeo explores the biblical and patristic theology of the human heart through the writings of St. Augustine.

Steve Ray reflects on the biblical connections between St. Joseph and Joseph, son of Jacob, and what their stories teach us about obedience, fatherhood, and trust in God.

Tom Chapman provides a legislative update from the Iowa Statehouse and shares details about the upcoming A(mbrose) to (Gen.) Z Conference in Davenport.

Tom Chapman of the Iowa Catholic Conference provides a legislative update and previews the upcoming A(mbrose) to (Gen.) Z Conference in Davenport. Then Catholic apologist Steve Ray joins the show to explore the powerful biblical parallels between St. Joseph and Joseph, son of Jacob.