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Connecting Listeners to Christ. The Catholic Morning Show, a nationally known radio show conveys a message of lasting fulfillment in Jesus Christ. Through prayer, the Sacraments, family life, and the help of Mary and the saints, We want to cultivate an intimate relationship with Jesus, and help others do the same. Join the Catholic Morning Show weekdays at 7:00AM with Bo Bonner, Alexia Baker, Brady Grimm and Ayden Pugh.
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Award-Winning Column Blends Mental Health and Faith – Deacon Randy Kiel – 07/30/2026
3w ago00:10:24Tap to summarizeDeacon Randy Kiel — a Thursday regular on the show — stops by to celebrate some big news: his Catholic Mirror column, "Let's Get Psyched," earned an Honorable Mention in the 2026 Catholic Media Association's newspaper awards. Deacon Kiel, a permanent deacon at Christ the King Parish in Des Moines and a licensed mental health counselor who founded Kardia Counseling, explains how the column's title plays on both "getting psyched" and the Greek root of "psychology" — the study of the soul — reflecting his effort to integrate mental health and spirituality for readers. Highlights from the conversation: How Deacon Kiel's writing process unfolds through prayer, and why he says the final message often surprises him The Catholic Mirror's shift from a monthly newspaper to a bi-monthly magazine format A personal story about accidentally walking out of a doctor's office with a magazine, and the twenty-three-minute drive back to return it What Deacon Kiel hopes readers experience: not just interest, but a genuine "aha moment" they can live out Read the column and see the full awards list: dmdiocese.org/catholic-mirror 2026 Catholic Media Association Awards Kardia Counseling Listen to The Catholic Morning Show weekdays at 7 a.m. Central on the Catholic Radio Network — IowaCatholicRadio.com or the Iowa Catholic Radio app. #CatholicPodcast #CatholicMorningShow #CatholicMentalHealth #FaithAndPsychology #CatholicMirror #DioceseOfDesMoines #IowaCatholicRadio Credits: Produced, Edited, and Mixed by Ayden Pugh, Alexia Baker, and Brady Grimm. ENJOYING THE SHOW? Follow The Catholic Morning Show on Apple Podcasts or Spotify so you never miss an episode — and if this one was worth your time, please leave us a ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ rating. It takes ten seconds and it's the single best way to help more people find the show. 🎧 LISTEN LIVE Catch The Catholic Morning Show live, weekday mornings on Iowa Catholic Radio. Listen Live · Program Schedule · Our Stations LINKSYou can follow us on Facebook, Instagram, Youtube, Tiktok! More on our website.If you would like to support Iowa Catholic Radio you can donate Here! More from Iowa Catholic Radio:Sunday Dive with Katie PatrizioMan Up! with Joe StopulosCatholic Women Now with Chris Magruder and Julie NelsonThe Uncommon Good with Bo Bonner and Dr. Bud MarrBe Not Afraid with Fr. Fabian Moncada and Fr. Bruce RiebeBe Not Afraid en Español con el P. Fabián MoncadaMaking it Personal with Bishop William JoensenFaith and Family Finance with Gregory WaddleThe Great Men of the Bible with Joe Stopulos Liturgy & DevotionsThe Daily Gospel Reflection with Fr. Nick SmithThe Daily Mass from St. Francis of AssisiThe Daily Mass from St. Pius XThe Daily Mass from St. TheresaSunday Mass from the Basilica of Saint JohnWant to support your favorite show? Click Here Iowa Catholic Radio - Connecting People to Christ Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Transcribe →Dr. John Huynh Wins National Catholic Media Recognition for His Catholic Mirror Column (+ more) | The Catholic Morning Show - 07/29/2026
3w ago00:52:26Tap to summarizeIn This Episode Dr. John Huynh on his national Catholic Media Award recognition for the Catholic Mirror Belle Marasco on legacy giving and a free Catholic will Sunday Dive preview with Katie Patrizio: the feeding of the five thousand Diocese of Des Moines news, Gospel reflection, sports, and weather National Recognition: Dr. John Huynh Dr. John Huynh, Director of Social Justice for the Diocese of Des Moines and Catholic Charities, joins to talk about his Catholic Mirror column, Theology 101, which earned recognition in the 2026 Catholic Media Association awards. He shares how everyday moments — car rides, waiting in parking lots, sitting in silence — become reflections on hope, faith, and God's presence in ordinary life, including his family's story of fleeing Vietnam. Learn more about the Diocese of Des Moines' social justice resources and Catholic Mirror subscription at DMDiocese.org. Legacy Giving & a Free Catholic Will: Belle Marasco Belle Marasco, Iowa Catholic Radio's Director of Business Development, breaks down legacy giving and how it keeps the station's Gospel-centered programming on the air. As a thank-you during the fall fundraiser, Iowa Catholic Radio is offering listeners a free, faith-based online will through My Catholic Will (a $180 value), which takes about 15–20 minutes to complete. To start a confidential letter of intent, email belle@iowacatholicradio.com. Also on Today's Show Sunday Dive Preview: Katie Patrizio previews this week's episode on Matthew 14:13–21, the feeding of the five thousand, tying it to the Bread of Life discourse and Old Testament manna. Live at 8 a.m. Central right after this show, or catch it anytime at SundayDive.com. Diocese of Des Moines News: Anne Marie Cox shares two parish food events this weekend — the International Food Festival at Saint Boniface Church in Waukee (Sunday after the 10:30 a.m. Mass until about 1 p.m.) and the 81st Annual Chicken Dinner at Immaculate Conception Church in Saint Marys (kicks off with prayer at 12:30 p.m., carryout available). Gospel Reflection: Fr. Nick Smith, pastor of St. Patrick's in Perry, reflects on the Feast of Saints Martha, Mary, and Lazarus. Headlines: U.S. and Saudi airstrikes on Iranian-backed groups in Iraq; Pope Leo XIV's "Canticle of Peace" prayer service with Andrea Bocelli at Castel Gandolfo, marking the 800th anniversary of St. Francis of Assisi's death (aired live on NBC); the 45th anniversary of Blessed Stanley Rother's martyrdom; "American Pickers" filming in Iowa and Illinois this September; and Democratic gubernatorial candidate Rob Sand's proposal to restrict social media for minors. Sports: Mark Amadeo covers the Iowa Cubs and previews Iowa Catholic Radio's 50th straight year broadcasting Dowling Catholic High School football, kicking off Friday, August 28 against Valley. Save the Date "American Martyr: The Stanley Rother Story" — This Martin Sheen-narrated documentary on Blessed Stanley Rother comes to the Des Moines Metro August 25–26 via Fathom Entertainment, including Cinemark Altoona and Jordan Creek, and Marcus theaters in Waterloo and Cedar Rapids. Tickets and theater details at FathomEntertainment.com. Iowa State Fair Grandstand Ticket Giveaway — Enter for a chance to win a pair of tickets to Rod Stewart (Fri., Aug. 14), Alabama (Fri., Aug. 21), or Josiah Queen (Sun., Aug. 23). Five winners per show; no purchase or donation necessary; must be 18+. Entries close August 9, winners announced August 10. Official rules at IowaCatholicRadio.com. Visit the Iowa Catholic Radio tent at the Iowa State Fair, just west of the Anne and Bill Riley Stage, for prayer, confession, and fellowship. #CatholicPodcast #CatholicMorningShow #IowaCatholicRadio #CatholicMediaAward #CatholicFaith #DioceseOfDesMoines #CatholicNews #LegacyGiving #CatholicWill #IowaStateFair #StanleyRother #CatholicRadio Credits: Produced, Edited, and Mixed by Ayden Pugh, Alexia Baker, and Brady Grimm. ENJOYING THE SHOW? Follow The Catholic Morning Show on Apple Podcasts or Spotify so you never miss an episode — and if this one was worth your time, please leave us a ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ rating. It takes ten seconds and it's the single best way to help more people find the show. 🎧 LISTEN LIVE Catch The Catholic Morning Show live, weekday mornings on Iowa Catholic Radio. Listen Live · Program Schedule · Our Stations LINKSYou can follow us on Facebook, Instagram, Youtube, Tiktok! More on our website.If you would like to support Iowa Catholic Radio you can donate Here! More from Iowa Catholic Radio:Sunday Dive with Katie PatrizioMan Up! with Joe StopulosCatholic Women Now with Chris Magruder and Julie NelsonThe Uncommon Good with Bo Bonner and Dr. Bud MarrBe Not Afraid with Fr. Fabian Moncada and Fr. Bruce RiebeBe Not Afraid en Español con el P. Fabián MoncadaMaking it Personal with Bishop William JoensenFaith and Family Finance with Gregory WaddleThe Great Men of the Bible with Joe Stopulos Liturgy & DevotionsThe Daily Gospel Reflection with Fr. Nick SmithThe Daily Mass from St. Francis of AssisiThe Daily Mass from St. Pius XThe Daily Mass from St. TheresaSunday Mass from the Basilica of Saint JohnWant to support your favorite show? Click Here Iowa Catholic Radio - Connecting People to Christ Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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A Free Catholic Will & the Power of Legacy Giving – Belle Marasco | The Catholic Morning Show – 07/29/2026
3w ago00:09:48Tap to summarizeAbout This Conversation Before joining Iowa Catholic Radio's staff, Belle Marasco was a single mom of five who relied on the station to stay connected to her faith. Today, as Director of Business Development, she helps other listeners understand how their support keeps the mission going — and she joins Bo Bonner to talk through the many ways to give, with a special focus on legacy giving. What Is Legacy Giving? Legacy giving means including Iowa Catholic Radio in a will or estate plan — whether that's a percentage of an estate, a specific dollar amount, or another planned gift. It's not just for wealthy families, Marasco says: any gift, of any size, helps ensure future generations continue to hear the Gospel through Iowa Catholic Radio. Listeners who want to formalize their intentions can complete a confidential letter of intent by emailing belle@iowacatholicradio.com. A Free Will, Courtesy of Iowa Catholic Radio As a thank-you to supporters — especially during the upcoming fall fundraiser — Iowa Catholic Radio has partnered with My Catholic Will to offer a free, legally valid online will (typically an $180 service). Most people can complete the process in about 15–20 minutes, with the option — not the requirement — to remember Iowa Catholic Radio or another Catholic ministry in the plan. Other Ways to Give Become a monthly donor (any amount helps) Make a one-time gift Support the spring or fall fundraiser Volunteer time, talent, and prayer Learn more at IowaCatholicRadio.com. #CatholicGiving #LegacyGiving #CatholicWill #IowaCatholicRadio #CatholicStewardship #EstatePlanning #CatholicPodcast #PlannedGiving Credits: Produced, Edited, and Mixed by Ayden Pugh, Alexia Baker, and Brady Grimm. ENJOYING THE SHOW? Follow The Catholic Morning Show on Apple Podcasts or Spotify so you never miss an episode — and if this one was worth your time, please leave us a ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ rating. It takes ten seconds and it's the single best way to help more people find the show. 🎧 LISTEN LIVE Catch The Catholic Morning Show live, weekday mornings on Iowa Catholic Radio. Listen Live · Program Schedule · Our Stations LINKSYou can follow us on Facebook, Instagram, Youtube, Tiktok! More on our website.If you would like to support Iowa Catholic Radio you can donate Here! More from Iowa Catholic Radio:Sunday Dive with Katie PatrizioMan Up! with Joe StopulosCatholic Women Now with Chris Magruder and Julie NelsonThe Uncommon Good with Bo Bonner and Dr. Bud MarrBe Not Afraid with Fr. Fabian Moncada and Fr. Bruce RiebeBe Not Afraid en Español con el P. Fabián MoncadaMaking it Personal with Bishop William JoensenFaith and Family Finance with Gregory WaddleThe Great Men of the Bible with Joe Stopulos Liturgy & DevotionsThe Daily Gospel Reflection with Fr. Nick SmithThe Daily Mass from St. Francis of AssisiThe Daily Mass from St. Pius XThe Daily Mass from St. TheresaSunday Mass from the Basilica of Saint JohnWant to support your favorite show? Click Here Iowa Catholic Radio - Connecting People to Christ Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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From Car-Ride Reflections to a National Catholic Media Award – Dr. John Huynh | The Catholic Morning Show – 07/29/2026
3w ago00:11:14Tap to summarizeAbout This Conversation Dr. John Huynh joins the show monthly, but this time Bo Bonner has extra reason to celebrate: Huynh's Catholic Mirror column, Theology 101, was recognized in the 2026 Catholic Media Association awards. As Director of Social Justice for the Diocese of Des Moines and Catholic Charities, Huynh brings both academic training and everyday accessibility to his writing on faith. Theology 101: Finding God in the Ordinary Huynh explains that most of his column ideas come from the mundane moments of life — commuting, waiting for his kids, even sitting in silence. One recognized piece reflected on hope through the lens of Charles Péguy's poem "The Portal of the Mystery of Hope," which pictures hope as the "smallest sister" walking between her two older sisters, Faith and Charity. Another drew on G.K. Chesterton to unpack what it really means to "stay with Jesus." Huynh also shares how his father's story of fleeing Vietnam shaped his understanding of hope as something that can pull a person out of despair. A National Catholic Media Award Huynh's Catholic Mirror column earned recognition in the Newspaper Division of the 2026 Catholic Media Association awards — a national honor for the bi-monthly Diocese of Des Moines magazine. Where to Find More Read Huynh's columns and explore more social justice resources, articles, and videos at DMDiocese.org. An invitation to subscribe to the Catholic Mirror is coming soon from Bishop William M. Joensen. #CatholicMediaAward #TheologyOfHope #CatholicMirror #DioceseOfDesMoines #CatholicPodcast #CatholicWriting #CharlesPeguy #CatholicFaith Credits: Produced, Edited, and Mixed by Ayden Pugh, Alexia Baker, and Brady Grimm. ENJOYING THE SHOW? Follow The Catholic Morning Show on Apple Podcasts or Spotify so you never miss an episode — and if this one was worth your time, please leave us a ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ rating. It takes ten seconds and it's the single best way to help more people find the show. 🎧 LISTEN LIVE Catch The Catholic Morning Show live, weekday mornings on Iowa Catholic Radio. Listen Live · Program Schedule · Our Stations LINKSYou can follow us on Facebook, Instagram, Youtube, Tiktok! More on our website.If you would like to support Iowa Catholic Radio you can donate Here! More from Iowa Catholic Radio:Sunday Dive with Katie PatrizioMan Up! with Joe StopulosCatholic Women Now with Chris Magruder and Julie NelsonThe Uncommon Good with Bo Bonner and Dr. Bud MarrBe Not Afraid with Fr. Fabian Moncada and Fr. Bruce RiebeBe Not Afraid en Español con el P. Fabián MoncadaMaking it Personal with Bishop William JoensenFaith and Family Finance with Gregory WaddleThe Great Men of the Bible with Joe Stopulos Liturgy & DevotionsThe Daily Gospel Reflection with Fr. Nick SmithThe Daily Mass from St. Francis of AssisiThe Daily Mass from St. Pius XThe Daily Mass from St. TheresaSunday Mass from the Basilica of Saint JohnWant to support your favorite show? Click Here Iowa Catholic Radio - Connecting People to Christ Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Transcribe →Antonio Banuelos: Our Lady of Guadalupe's Pilgrim Statue Visits Des Moines (+ more) | The Catholic Morning Show - 07/28/2026
3w ago00:52:22Tap to summarizeIn This Episode Antonio Banuelos of the Diocese of Des Moines' Hispanic Ministry Office on the Pilgrim Mother statue of Our Lady of Guadalupe Blessed Stanley Rother's feast day (July 28) and the new documentary "American Martyr: The Stanley Rother Story" First Encounter Band's Emily Schmidt and Andy Baumert previewing Faith and Family Day at the Iowa Cubs News, sports, and weather from across central Iowa, plus today's Gospel reflection from Fr. Nick Smith Our Lady of Guadalupe's Pilgrim Statue in Des Moines The life-sized "Pilgrim Mother" statue of Our Lady of Guadalupe is visiting Saint Ambrose Cathedral in Des Moines through August 4, then continuing to Our Lady's Immaculate Heart in Ankeny (August 6-13), Saint Boniface in Waukee (August 15-21), Saint Bernard in Osceola (August 23-September 2), and Corpus Christi in Council Bluffs (September 4-11) ahead of the apparition's 500th anniversary in 2031. Details: St. Ambrose Cathedral statue visit Blessed Stanley Rother: A Feast Day Close to Home Today is the feast of Blessed Stanley Rother, the Oklahoma-born priest and first U.S.-born martyr, killed in Guatemala on July 28, 1981. His story is the subject of the new Martin Sheen-narrated documentary "American Martyr: The Stanley Rother Story," in theaters nationwide August 26-27. Learn more: American Martyr: The Stanley Rother Story First Encounter Band at Faith and Family Day Catch First Encounter Band on the concourse behind home plate at Principal Park starting around noon on Sunday, August 2, ahead of Iowa Catholic Radio's Faith and Family Day with the Iowa Cubs (first pitch 1:08 p.m.). More Iowa Catholic Radio Events Forge Hog Roast — Friday, July 31, at Wills Family Orchard; register at myforge.org/events First Friday Mass — August 7 Iowa State Fair — August 13-23; enter Iowa Catholic Radio's concert ticket giveaway (Rod Stewart, Alabama, or Josiah Queen) at IowaCatholicRadio.com Mary's Helping Hand Anniversary Party — August 23 12th Annual Men's Stag — September 9, 5-9 p.m., Country Lane Lodge Christ Our Life Conference — September 26-27 at Casey's Center (formerly Wells Fargo Arena); details at ChristOurLifeIowa.com Beatification of Venerable Fulton Sheen — September 24 in St. Louis; details from the Archbishop Fulton J. Sheen Foundation Listen and subscribe at IowaCatholicRadio.com or on the Iowa Catholic Radio app. #CatholicPodcast #CatholicRadio #OurLadyOfGuadalupe #StanleyRother #CatholicMorningShow #IowaCatholic Credits: Produced, Edited, and Mixed by Ayden Pugh, Alexia Baker, and Brady Grimm. ENJOYING THE SHOW? Follow The Catholic Morning Show on Apple Podcasts or Spotify so you never miss an episode — and if this one was worth your time, please leave us a ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ rating. It takes ten seconds and it's the single best way to help more people find the show. 🎧 LISTEN LIVE Catch The Catholic Morning Show live, weekday mornings on Iowa Catholic Radio. Listen Live · Program Schedule · Our Stations LINKSYou can follow us on Facebook, Instagram, Youtube, Tiktok! More on our website.If you would like to support Iowa Catholic Radio you can donate Here! More from Iowa Catholic Radio:Sunday Dive with Katie PatrizioMan Up! with Joe StopulosCatholic Women Now with Chris Magruder and Julie NelsonThe Uncommon Good with Bo Bonner and Dr. Bud MarrBe Not Afraid with Fr. Fabian Moncada and Fr. Bruce RiebeBe Not Afraid en Español con el P. Fabián MoncadaMaking it Personal with Bishop William JoensenFaith and Family Finance with Gregory WaddleThe Great Men of the Bible with Joe Stopulos Liturgy & DevotionsThe Daily Gospel Reflection with Fr. Nick SmithThe Daily Mass from St. Francis of AssisiThe Daily Mass from St. Pius XThe Daily Mass from St. TheresaSunday Mass from the Basilica of Saint JohnWant to support your favorite show? Click Here Iowa Catholic Radio - Connecting People to Christ Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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First Encounter Band Brings Worship Music to Iowa Cubs Stadium – Emily Schmidt & Andy Baumert – 07/28/2026
3w ago00:13:42Tap to summarizeMeet First Encounter Band Emily Schmidt and Andy Baumert of First Encounter Band join the show to talk about the contemporary praise and worship group that grew out of First Friday Adoration nights at Saint Pius X in the fall of 2014. The band — Emily Schmidt (keys, guitar, lead vocals), Andy Baumert (bass), Pete Hack, Brian Warner, Carol Stark, Ryan Bettany, and Sean Finn (drums) — has since played events across the Diocese of Des Moines, including opening for Matt Maher at a Night Fire event in West Des Moines. Catch Them Live at Faith and Family Day When: Sunday, August 2, starting around noon (game begins at 1:08 p.m.) Where: Concourse behind home plate, Principal Park, Des Moines What: A mix of high-energy praise songs and quieter worship music ahead of Iowa Catholic Radio's Faith and Family Day with the Iowa Cubs More on the Iowa Cubs' 2026 home schedule: Iowa Cubs schedule Faith Outside the Church Walls Emily and Andy share how music ministry stretches their gifts beyond Sunday Mass and becomes a form of evangelization — bringing the joy of their faith to people who might never otherwise set foot inside a Catholic church. #PraiseAndWorship #ChristianMusic #IowaCubs #FaithAndFamilyDay #CatholicPodcast #DesMoines Credits: Produced, Edited, and Mixed by Ayden Pugh, Alexia Baker, and Brady Grimm. ENJOYING THE SHOW? Follow The Catholic Morning Show on Apple Podcasts or Spotify so you never miss an episode — and if this one was worth your time, please leave us a ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ rating. It takes ten seconds and it's the single best way to help more people find the show. 🎧 LISTEN LIVE Catch The Catholic Morning Show live, weekday mornings on Iowa Catholic Radio. Listen Live · Program Schedule · Our Stations LINKSYou can follow us on Facebook, Instagram, Youtube, Tiktok! More on our website.If you would like to support Iowa Catholic Radio you can donate Here! More from Iowa Catholic Radio:Sunday Dive with Katie PatrizioMan Up! with Joe StopulosCatholic Women Now with Chris Magruder and Julie NelsonThe Uncommon Good with Bo Bonner and Dr. Bud MarrBe Not Afraid with Fr. Fabian Moncada and Fr. Bruce RiebeBe Not Afraid en Español con el P. Fabián MoncadaMaking it Personal with Bishop William JoensenFaith and Family Finance with Gregory WaddleThe Great Men of the Bible with Joe Stopulos Liturgy & DevotionsThe Daily Gospel Reflection with Fr. Nick SmithThe Daily Mass from St. Francis of AssisiThe Daily Mass from St. Pius XThe Daily Mass from St. TheresaSunday Mass from the Basilica of Saint JohnWant to support your favorite show? Click Here Iowa Catholic Radio - Connecting People to Christ Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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Our Lady of Guadalupe's Pilgrim Statue Comes to Des Moines – Antonio Banuelos – 07/28/2026
3w ago00:10:15Tap to summarizeMeet the Pilgrim Mother Statue Antonio Banuelos, who helps lead the Diocese of Des Moines' Office of Hispanic Ministry alongside his wife, introduces the "Pilgrim Mother" (Madre Peregrina) statue — a natural-sized sculpture of Our Lady of Guadalupe, complete with real hair and glass eyes, that has been touring dioceses worldwide ahead of the 500th anniversary of her 1531 apparition to Saint Juan Diego in 2031. Where to See Her in the Diocese of Des Moines Saint Ambrose Cathedral, Des Moines — through August 4 Our Lady's Immaculate Heart, Ankeny — August 6-13 Saint Boniface, Waukee — August 15-21 Saint Bernard, Osceola — August 23-September 2 Corpus Christi, Council Bluffs — September 4-11 Full event details: St. Ambrose Cathedral statue visit | Ankeny statue visit | Waukee statue visit What to Expect Each stop offers a roughly half-hour "pilgrim experience" covering the story of the apparitions, a decade of the Rosary, and the chance to venerate third-class relics touched to the original tilma in Mexico City. Visitors can write prayer petitions on white ribbons, which are carried to the Basilica of Our Lady of Guadalupe for a special Mass celebrated by Cardinal Carlos Aguiar Retes, Archbishop of Mexico City. The 500th Anniversary In 1531, Our Lady appeared to Saint Juan Diego on Tepeyac Hill outside Mexico City, leaving her image imprinted on his tilma — an event Antonio Banuelos calls the most successful missionary moment in the history of the New World. The Church marks the 500th anniversary of that apparition in 2031. #OurLadyOfGuadalupe #PilgrimMotherStatue #DioceseOfDesMoines #CatholicFaith #SaintAmbroseCathedral #CatholicPodcast Credits: Produced, Edited, and Mixed by Ayden Pugh, Alexia Baker, and Brady Grimm. ENJOYING THE SHOW? Follow The Catholic Morning Show on Apple Podcasts or Spotify so you never miss an episode — and if this one was worth your time, please leave us a ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ rating. It takes ten seconds and it's the single best way to help more people find the show. 🎧 LISTEN LIVE Catch The Catholic Morning Show live, weekday mornings on Iowa Catholic Radio. Listen Live · Program Schedule · Our Stations LINKSYou can follow us on Facebook, Instagram, Youtube, Tiktok! More on our website.If you would like to support Iowa Catholic Radio you can donate Here! More from Iowa Catholic Radio:Sunday Dive with Katie PatrizioMan Up! with Joe StopulosCatholic Women Now with Chris Magruder and Julie NelsonThe Uncommon Good with Bo Bonner and Dr. Bud MarrBe Not Afraid with Fr. Fabian Moncada and Fr. Bruce RiebeBe Not Afraid en Español con el P. Fabián MoncadaMaking it Personal with Bishop William JoensenFaith and Family Finance with Gregory WaddleThe Great Men of the Bible with Joe Stopulos Liturgy & DevotionsThe Daily Gospel Reflection with Fr. Nick SmithThe Daily Mass from St. Francis of AssisiThe Daily Mass from St. Pius XThe Daily Mass from St. TheresaSunday Mass from the Basilica of Saint JohnWant to support your favorite show? Click Here Iowa Catholic Radio - Connecting People to Christ Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Transcribe →Deacon Kelly & Maureen Stone: "He Calls Me Joy" — Catechesis of the Good Shepherd (+ more) | The Catholic Morning Show - 07/27/2026
3w ago00:57:34Tap to summarizeCatechesis of the Good Shepherd — Deacon Kelly & Maureen Stone Deacon Kelly and Maureen Stone join the show to explain Catechesis of the Good Shepherd (CGS), a religious formation approach rooted in Scripture, liturgy, and the educational philosophy of Maria Montessori. Rather than a textbook-based classroom, CGS uses an "atrium" — a quiet, prayerful space with hands-on materials designed for a child's developmental stage. Kelly and Maureen share moving stories of young children's relationships with Jesus, and preview a new Level 1 catechist training beginning Friday, September 11 at St. John the Apostle in Norwalk, with sessions running select weekends through February. The registration/scholarship deadline is August 25. Fit Shepherds — Colynn Black Colynn Black of Epiphany Parish in Mason City talks about Fit Shepherds, a men's morning group that pairs a roughly 20-minute workout with prayer and fellowship — including their signature "Burpee Rosary," one burpee for every Hail Mary. What began with three guys has grown into a steady group of ten-plus men from every walk of life, building confidence, discipleship, and stronger marriages and families. Fit Shepherds meets every Thursday, 6–7 a.m., at Holy Family Church in Mason City. All ages and fitness levels are welcome — just bring workout clothes and a Bible. Helpful Links St. John the Apostle (Norwalk) parish info: https://www.stjohnsnorwalk.org/ Catechesis of the Good Shepherd of Iowa (Shepherd's Staff): https://cgsiowa.weebly.com/ Epiphany Parish (Mason City): https://epiphanyparish.org/ Fit Shepherds national ministry: https://www.fitshepherds.org/ Listen live: https://www.iowacatholicradio.com/ #CatechesisOfTheGoodShepherd #FitShepherds #CatholicFaithFormation #CatholicMen #IowaCatholicRadio #CatholicPodcast #CatholicFamily #Montessori Credits: Produced, Edited, and Mixed by Ayden Pugh, Alexia Baker, and Brady Grimm. ENJOYING THE SHOW? Follow The Catholic Morning Show on Apple Podcasts or Spotify so you never miss an episode — and if this one was worth your time, please leave us a ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ rating. It takes ten seconds and it's the single best way to help more people find the show. 🎧 LISTEN LIVE Catch The Catholic Morning Show live, weekday mornings on Iowa Catholic Radio. Listen Live · Program Schedule · Our Stations LINKSYou can follow us on Facebook, Instagram, Youtube, Tiktok! More on our website.If you would like to support Iowa Catholic Radio you can donate Here! More from Iowa Catholic Radio:Sunday Dive with Katie PatrizioMan Up! with Joe StopulosCatholic Women Now with Chris Magruder and Julie NelsonThe Uncommon Good with Bo Bonner and Dr. Bud MarrBe Not Afraid with Fr. Fabian Moncada and Fr. Bruce RiebeBe Not Afraid en Español con el P. Fabián MoncadaMaking it Personal with Bishop William JoensenFaith and Family Finance with Gregory WaddleThe Great Men of the Bible with Joe Stopulos Liturgy & DevotionsThe Daily Gospel Reflection with Fr. Nick SmithThe Daily Mass from St. Francis of AssisiThe Daily Mass from St. Pius XThe Daily Mass from St. TheresaSunday Mass from the Basilica of Saint JohnWant to support your favorite show? Click Here Iowa Catholic Radio - Connecting People to Christ Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Transcribe →Burpee Rosaries & Brotherhood: Fit Shepherds with Colynn Black - 07/27/2026
3w ago00:10:03Tap to summarizeWhat Is Fit Shepherds? Fit Shepherds is a men's morning group at Epiphany Parish in Mason City that meets once a week for about a 20-minute workout — circuits of push-ups, sit-ups, jogging, kettlebell swings, and the occasional pickup basketball or soccer game — followed by prayer and fellowship. Their signature tradition is the "Burpee Rosary": one burpee for every Hail Mary. The local group was started by Colynn Black and Matt Grimmer with support from Fr. Jake Dunn, drawing inspiration from the national Fit Shepherds movement active in parishes across the country. Why It Matters Colynn describes how the group has been especially valuable for young men transitioning out of college who are looking to build new Catholic community. The group now includes men from a wide range of professions — doctors, tradesmen, salespeople, and more — who come together to talk honestly about living their faith at work and at home, growing in confidence as spiritual leaders in their families. Join Fit Shepherds When: Every Thursday, 6:00–7:00 a.m. Where: Holy Family Church, Mason City (see Flags section on hall naming) All ages and fitness levels welcome — just bring workout clothes and a Bible. More info via the Epiphany Parish website below, or by reaching out to Colynn Black through the parish office. Epiphany Parish (Mason City): https://epiphanyparish.org/ Fit Shepherds national ministry: https://www.fitshepherds.org/ #FitShepherds #CatholicMen #FaithAndFitness #CatholicBrotherhood #MasonCityIowa #MenOfFaith #IowaCatholicRadio #CatholicPodcast Credits: Produced, Edited, and Mixed by Ayden Pugh, Alexia Baker, and Brady Grimm. ENJOYING THE SHOW? Follow The Catholic Morning Show on Apple Podcasts or Spotify so you never miss an episode — and if this one was worth your time, please leave us a ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ rating. It takes ten seconds and it's the single best way to help more people find the show. 🎧 LISTEN LIVE Catch The Catholic Morning Show live, weekday mornings on Iowa Catholic Radio. Listen Live · Program Schedule · Our Stations LINKSYou can follow us on Facebook, Instagram, Youtube, Tiktok! More on our website.If you would like to support Iowa Catholic Radio you can donate Here! More from Iowa Catholic Radio:Sunday Dive with Katie PatrizioMan Up! with Joe StopulosCatholic Women Now with Chris Magruder and Julie NelsonThe Uncommon Good with Bo Bonner and Dr. Bud MarrBe Not Afraid with Fr. Fabian Moncada and Fr. Bruce RiebeBe Not Afraid en Español con el P. Fabián MoncadaMaking it Personal with Bishop William JoensenFaith and Family Finance with Gregory WaddleThe Great Men of the Bible with Joe Stopulos Liturgy & DevotionsThe Daily Gospel Reflection with Fr. Nick SmithThe Daily Mass from St. Francis of AssisiThe Daily Mass from St. Pius XThe Daily Mass from St. TheresaSunday Mass from the Basilica of Saint JohnWant to support your favorite show? Click Here Iowa Catholic Radio - Connecting People to Christ Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Transcribe →Catechesis of the Good Shepherd: "He Calls Me Joy" – Deacon Kelly & Maureen Stone - 07/27/2026
3w ago00:13:44Tap to summarizeWhat Is Catechesis of the Good Shepherd? Catechesis of the Good Shepherd (CGS) is a religious formation approach for children built on Scripture and liturgy, delivered in an environment of silence, wonder, and prayer rather than a typical textbook or workbook setting. Instead of a classroom, children learn in an "atrium," using hands-on materials suited to their developmental stage — an approach rooted in the educational philosophy of Maria Montessori, one of Italy's first female physicians and the founder of the Montessori method. Levels & Training Infant/Toddler (from infancy to age 3) Level 1 (ages 3–6) Level 2 (ages 6–9) Level 3 (ages 9–12) Becoming a trained assistant or catechist involves roughly 90 hours of formation, often spread across a retreat-style schedule. Upcoming Training at St. John the Apostle, Norwalk A new Level 1 training begins Friday, September 11, with long-weekend sessions (Friday evening through Sunday) in September, October, and November, resuming in January and February. The training is led by formation leader Ginger Peterson. A special tuition rate is available for St. John the Apostle parishioners, and the scholarship application deadline is August 25. How to Learn More Contact the parish office at St. John the Apostle in Norwalk, or reach Deacon Kelly and Maureen Stone directly by email (see Flags section for a note on the email address). More on CGS trainings across Iowa is available through the Shepherd's Staff association below. St. John the Apostle (Norwalk): https://www.stjohnsnorwalk.org/ Catechesis of the Good Shepherd of Iowa (Shepherd's Staff): https://cgsiowa.weebly.com/ #CatechesisOfTheGoodShepherd #CatholicParenting #FaithFormation #CatholicKids #Montessori #IowaCatholicRadio #CatholicPodcast Episode Contributors Search Keywords Credits: Produced, Edited, and Mixed by Ayden Pugh, Alexia Baker, and Brady Grimm. ENJOYING THE SHOW? Follow The Catholic Morning Show on Apple Podcasts or Spotify so you never miss an episode — and if this one was worth your time, please leave us a ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ rating. It takes ten seconds and it's the single best way to help more people find the show. 🎧 LISTEN LIVE Catch The Catholic Morning Show live, weekday mornings on Iowa Catholic Radio. Listen Live · Program Schedule · Our Stations LINKSYou can follow us on Facebook, Instagram, Youtube, Tiktok! More on our website.If you would like to support Iowa Catholic Radio you can donate Here! More from Iowa Catholic Radio:Sunday Dive with Katie PatrizioMan Up! with Joe StopulosCatholic Women Now with Chris Magruder and Julie NelsonThe Uncommon Good with Bo Bonner and Dr. Bud MarrBe Not Afraid with Fr. Fabian Moncada and Fr. Bruce RiebeBe Not Afraid en Español con el P. Fabián MoncadaMaking it Personal with Bishop William JoensenFaith and Family Finance with Gregory WaddleThe Great Men of the Bible with Joe Stopulos Liturgy & DevotionsThe Daily Gospel Reflection with Fr. Nick SmithThe Daily Mass from St. Francis of AssisiThe Daily Mass from St. Pius XThe Daily Mass from St. TheresaSunday Mass from the Basilica of Saint JohnWant to support your favorite show? Click Here Iowa Catholic Radio - Connecting People to Christ Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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