Morning Air

3/13/25 6am CT Hour - Monsignor James Shea/ Alfonso Aguilar   John, Glen and Sarah chat about peace talks for Russia/Ukraine, House Budget Bill, Pope Francis' Health/Anniversary and play What's That Sound.   Monsignor Shea relays the message of his talk at the National Catholic Prayer Breakfast about the 3 images of Christian hope.   Alfonso breaks down the current reality of the Southern border and how current policies and previous polices have effected it.

3/13/25 7am CT Hour - Laura DeMaria/ Sr. Mary Teresa Bettag   John, Glen and Sarah chat about peace talks for Russia/Ukraine, House Budget Bill, Pope Francis' Health/Anniversary and play What's That Sound.   Laura shares a recent study that reveals who believes in Christianity or some form of God in US.   Sr. Mary Teresa shares her vocation story ad what it means to become a religious sister in today's world.

3/12/25 6am CT Hour - Ashley Noronha/ Ed Clancy   John, Glen and Sarah chat about tariffs, Department of Education and Working Moms.   Ashley reports on Pope Francis' health, his 12th anniversary, 550th birthday of Michaelangelo and more.   Did You Know this about the movie Psycho?   Ed shares the reality of those Catholics who are living in Syria with all the violence and uncertainty and what we can do to help.

3/12/25 7am CT Hour - Josh Mercer/ Dave Durand   John, Glen and Sarah chat about tariffs, Department of Education and Working Moms.   Josh explains the essential need for all WI residents to vote in this special election which could decide abortion on demand in the state of Wisconsin.   Did You Know this about Alfred Hitchcock movies?   Dave talks about the 4 levels of happiness found in this world. 

3/11/25 6am CT Hour -Mark Mastroianni/ Anne Flynn   John, Glen and Sarah chat about Wallstreet, give an update on Ukraine/Russia and Pope Francis' health, plus Krispy Kreme donuts.   Mark breaks down how YouTube deep fake scam is a real threat to all in tech world and what new features Alexa+ will have.   Anne gives advice for teaching kids about Lent and not overdoing it> Key is to do less and reflect more. Find out what Lent means to them and build off of that.

3/11/25 7am CT Hour - Bishop Edward Scharfenberger/ William Albrecht   John, Glen and Sarah chat about Wallstreet, give an update on Ukraine/Russia and Pope Francis' health, plus Krispy Kreme donuts.   Bishop Scharfenberger explains the qualities that saints exhibit to overcome temptation and how we are not along in our struggle.   William breaks down Biblical and historical teaching of the Church as it related to Lent.

3/10/25 6am CT Hour - Theresa Civantos Barber/ Emily Jaminet   Glen and Sarah chat about Daylight Savings Time, Walk to Mary, Pack your lunch day and Pope Francis health. Plus Mystery Music Monday.   Theresa shares 3 things simple things you can do with kids to help the understand Lent in a new way.   Emily talks about how leaning on the Sacred Heart of Jesus during Lent gives us a refuge that God can use in a miraculous way.

3/10/25 7am CT Hour - Fr. Chris DiTomo/ Shawn Carney   Glen and Sarah chat about Daylight Savings Time, Walk to Mary, Pack your lunch day and Pope Francis health.   Fr. Chris reveals the lessons we can learn from meditating and praying the Stations of the Cross this Lent.   Shawn explains why this Lent campaign is the largest yet and how we can build off this pro-life momentum.

3/7/25 am CT Hour - Fr. Bob Pagliari/ Bishop Daniel Mueggenborg   John, Glen and Sarah give an update on Pope Francis health, talk tariffs, Governor Newsome's new podcast, turning the clocks back and more.   Fr. Bob talks about St. Joseph and how we can look to him as an example of courageous hope during the Jubilee year.   Bishop Mueggenborg reflects on Jesus' time in the desert and how we are temped today.

3/7/25 7am CT Hour - Mary Hallan Fiorito/ Carol & Pete Tomaselli   John, Glen and Sarah give an update on Pope Francis health, talk tariffs, turning the clocks back and more.   Mary breaks down what is going on with the Trump administration saying it wants more babies but is stopping work from home for government workers.   3 Questions with Monique   Carol and Pete delve into how you can give your marriage a reboot this Lent.

3/6/25 6am CT Hour - Fr. Brice Higginbotham/ Bruno Schroeder   John, Glen and Sarah give n update on Pope Francis health, President Trump and Hamas, how Ash Wednesday went and play What's That Sound.   Fr. Brice breaks down why we give up meat for Fridays in Lent and how to observe this sacrifice well.   Bruno explains digital security and why w should uphold Catholic values in this arena.

3/6/25 7am CT Hour - Mary Hasson/ Fr. James Kubicki   John, Glen and Sarah give an update on Pope Francis health, President Trump and Hamas, recap Ash Wednesday and play What' that Sound.   Mary breaks down a study that exposed gender affirming surgeries did not help the mental health of those struggling with gender dysphoria.   Fr. Kubicki explains the connection between the Sacred Heart of Jesus and Lenten practices.

3/5/25 6am CT Hour - Ashley Noronha/ Fr. Scott Pogatchnik   Glen and Sarah chat about Ash Wednesday, Cheese Doodles, prayer and more.   Ashley reports on Pope Francis' health and what Italians do during Ash Wednesday celebrations.   Did You Know about the number 40   Fr. Scott talks ashes, what priest is saying and what to say when someone approaches you about them

3/5/25 7am CT Hour - Fr. Jerome Koutnik/ Dave Durand   Glen and Sarah chat about Ash Wednesday, Cheetos and pray.   Fr. Jerome speaks frank about lent and how we should approach this season before Easter to make progress in the spiritual life.   Did You Know what Lent used to be like?   Dave shares some signs that you have lack of accountability in your workplace.

3/4/25 6am CT Hour - Laura DeMaria/ Fr. Jeremy Ploof   Glen and Sarah chat about Lent, Fat Tuesday, Army Guys and more.   Laura talks about thinking about Lent as an invitation rather than a burden.   Fr. Jeremy talks Fat Tuesday/Lenten traditions and how to make them come alive and not routine.

3/4/25 7am CT Hour - Martha Fernandez-Sardina/ Harry Kraemer   Glen and Sarah chat about Lent, Fat Tuesday, Army Guys and prayer.   Martha shares why Lent is actually a time for loving others.   Harry talks about balance when it comes to standing up for our values and listening to others and their beliefs.

3/3/25 6am CT Hour - Danielle Bean/ Dr. Annabelle Moseley   John, Glen and Sarah give an update on Pope Francis' health with Ashley Noronha and chat about Ukraine/ Russia war negotiations, and Mystery Music Monday.   Danielle gives tips on how to avoid being overwhelmed this Lent and to let God guide you on what to do.   Dr. Annabelle shares what Shrove Tuesday is and how it connects to th Holy Face o Jesus and the Agony in the Garden.

3/3/25 7am CT Hour - Fr. Burke Masters/ Andrea Picciotti-Bayer   John, Glen and Sarah share Ashley Noronha's update on Pope Francis' health, chat about Ukraine/ Russia war negotiations and St. Katherine Drexel.   Fr. Burke talks baseball and the parallels of spring training for baseball and Lent getting us ready for the Easter season and beyond.   Andrea breaks down the Colorado's court ruling in favor of Christian pre-schools to not have to violate their beliefs to receive eligibility with government.

2/28/25 6am CT Hour - Ashley Noronha/ Gary Zimak/ Bishop Daniel Mueggenborg   John, Glen and Sarah chat about Catholic Prayer Breakfast, Trump and Zelinski meeting, sports, and rare planetary alignment.   Ashley gives the latest update on Pope Francis' health.   Gary reminds everyone including himself why intangible things like worry are a great thing to give up for lent.   Bishop Mueggenborg reflects on why we need to take "a log out of our own eye" before worrying about our neighbor.

2/28/25 7am CT Hour - Peter Breen/ Kendra Tierney Norton   John, Glen and Sarah give the latest on Pope Francis' health, chat about Catholic Prayer Breakfast, Trump and Zelinski meeting, sports, and rare planetary alignment.   Peter shares the stories of his clients that were targeted by the Biden DOJ and the cases of many during that administration.   Phillip joins us for 3 Questions   Kendra joins us to share some great out of the box ideas for your family this Lent. https://catholicallyear.com/blog/outside-box-66-things-to-give-up-or/