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Dr. Ray Guarendi shares practical parenting strategies from his new book Drama-Free Discipline, emphasizing that discipline is an act of love and offering advice for handling common household challenges.

Anne Marie Cox shares updates on the Catholic Mirror’s transition from a newspaper to a full-color magazine and the launch of a bimonthly digital newsletter to connect Catholics across the Diocese of Des Moines.

Fr. Chris Reising reflects on the readings for the 33rd Sunday in Ordinary Time, emphasizing perseverance in faith, the importance of daily prayer, and readiness for the ultimate encounter with God.

On today’s Catholic Morning Show, Fr. Chris Reising reflects on the 33rd Sunday in Ordinary Time, Anne Marie Cox shares exciting updates on the Diocese of Des Moines’ Catholic Mirror transition, and Dr. Ray Guarendi disc…

Catholic painter Gwyneth Thompson-Briggs discusses her vocation as a sacred artist, the role of beauty in evangelization, and her recent work illustrating The Very Little Compline.

Msgr. Jason Gray shares the incredible story behind the Cause for Archbishop Fulton Sheen’s beatification, his personal role in investigating the miracle, and how Sheen’s witness continues to inspire Catholics today.

Deacon Randy Kiel offers spiritual insight into the upcoming Sunday Gospel, exploring how the Word of God calls us to live with understanding and hope as the liturgical year draws to a close.

Today on The Catholic Morning Show, Deacon Randy Kiel reflects on the upcoming Sunday Gospel, Msgr. Jason Gray shares about the Cause for Archbishop Fulton Sheen, and artist Gwyneth Thompson-Briggs discusses sacred art a…

Dr. George Delgado shares how the Abortion Pill Reversal Network provides hope and healing for women who regret taking the abortion pill and how science and faith unite to defend life.

John Gaffney joins us to explore how the Catholic faith transforms our understanding of Thanksgiving, drawing connections between the holiday and the Eucharist — the true thanksgiving of the Church.

Today on The Catholic Morning Show, John Gaffney reflects on the Catholic understanding of Thanksgiving and the deeper meaning of gratitude in the Eucharist. Then Dr. George Delgado discusses the life-saving work of Abor…

Julie Curry and Dodie Bauman invite listeners to a Blessing Mass for music ministers in celebration of the Feast of St. Cecilia, patroness of musicians.

Author Michael J. Lichens joins the show to discuss his new book on the history and mystery of Jesus’ apparitions and what these accounts reveal about Christ’s enduring presence.

Today on The Catholic Morning Show, author Michael J. Lichens joins us to explore the fascinating history and theology of Jesus’ apparitions. Later, Julie Curry and Dodie Bauman invite listeners to a special Blessing Mas…

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.