Morning Air

1/5/24 7am CT Hour - Mary Hallan Fiorito/ Carol and Pete Tomaselli John, Glen and Sarah chat about Glen's birthday, Israel conflict, clarification from Vatican on blessings and Shia LeBeouf discerning the diaconate. Mary explains what the Supreme Court will be looking into when it comes to the abortion pill and whether it is safe for women on the open market. Carol and Pete list several more tips on how to make your marriage a healthy one and improve your relationship.

1/4/24 6am CT Hour - Dr. Pat Castle/ Eric Scheidler John, Glen and Sarah chat about Texas immigration law, court looking into Trump not being on Colorado ballot and play What's That Sound? Dr. Castle joins us LIVE from the SEEK 24 Conference and relays what he has been seeing and what is coming up in 2024 for Life Runners. Eric shares the good news of the Pro-Life Action League from over the holidays and what is expected in the upcoming year for the movement.

1/4/24 7am CT Hour - Bishop Edward Scharfenberger/ Fr. James Kubicki John and Glen chat about the latest in the news including government fighting back against Texas immigration bill and court case revolving around Trump's name not being on Colorado's ballot. Producer Jim Schaper joins in LIVE from SEEK 24 to give an update and highlights of the conference. Bishop Scharefenberger clarifies and breaks down what the Vatican's declaration on Fiducia Supplicans on the Pastoral meaning of blessings is really all about. Fr. Kubicki talks Epiphany traditions and what the symbols of the this feast mean.

1/3/23 6am CT Hour - Ashley Noronha/ Annabelle Moseley John, Glen and Sarah chat about the president of Harvard stepping down and Israel  stopping some leaders of Hamas as well as chat about when to take down Christmas decorations. Ashley reports on the Pope's first Weekly General Audience of the new year, consecrating the year  2024 to Our Lady, the number of missionaries killed in 2023 and how Italy celebrates the feast of the Epiphany  Annabelle explains the ways in which we can celebrate and honor the name of Jesus in the month of January.

1/3/24 7am CT Hour - Fr. Jerome Koutnik/ Dave Durand John and Glen chat about the president of Harvard stepping down and Israel capture of Hamas leader. Maggie Carrozza chimes in LIVE from SEEK 24 and shares what it is like and the atmosphere of the event. Fr. Jerome gives some tips on what spiritual resolutions we should try to start in the new year and how to stick to them all year long. Dave shares 6 common traits that most people do not recognize but that great leaders all have.

1/2/24 6am CT Hour - William Albrecht/ Doug Hinderer John and Glen kick off the New Year and talk college football as well as New Year resolutions. William explains what the feast of the Holy Name of Jesus is all about and why we should care. Doug shares why it's important to understand that our spouse has defects and offering up the sufferings we find in marriage can be meritorious. 

1/2/24 7am CT Hour - Martha Fernandez-Sardina/ Curtis Martin John, Glen and Sarah chat about the New Year, Earthquake and plan crash in Japan and college football. Martha encourages listeners to make a new year's resolution to love more in the way God calls us to make 2024 a great year. Curtis speaks to the 25 years FOCUS has been reaching out to college students to engage them in the faith. https://seek.focus.org/

What's your favorite sacred Christmas song? Does it stir your soul and move you to love our Lord more? There's something about beauty that captures the heart in a powerful way.  John Morales spoke with the Very Rev. Fr. Joshua Caswell, pastor of St. John Cantius in Chicago, about the power of sacred Christmas music. Fr. Caswell highlighted how sacred music, especially during Christmas, elevates our souls and connects us deeply to the birth of Jesus, our Savior. Recalling St. Augustine's profound emotional response to church hymns, he emphasized how sacred music touches our hearts and aids in spiritual transformation. It's not just about intellectual faith, but a heartfelt experience, manifesting especially in sacred music's ability to reach out to everyone, including atheists and those estranged from the Church. St. John Cantius, renowned for its sacred music, art, and liturgies, stands as a channel of hope in Chicago, drawing people closer to God through beauty. Fr. Caswell shared fascinating stories, includ

12/22/23 6am CT Hour - Fr. John Clote/ Bishop Daniel Mueggenborg Fr. John shares the power of the confessional to heal us both physically and spiritually. Bishop Mueggenborg reflects on the Sunday gospel for the 4th Sunday in Advent.

12/22/23 7am CT Hour - Mary Hallan Fiorito/ Fr. Joshua Caswell John and Sarah chatted about Christmas traditions and mass times. Mary shares a reflection on fatherhood based on St. Joseph and Christmas. Fr. Joshua shares why Sacred Christmas music can lead to conversion and touches the soul.

12/21/23 6am CT Hour - Dr. Jim Schroeder/ Bishop Donald Hying John, Sarah and Brooke Taylor chat about holiday travel, favorite Christmas movies and play What's That Sound? "The Sounds of Christmas". Dr. Schroeder explains the life lessons that he and his family learned while on an adventure in the Ohio River. Bishop Hying breaks down the midnight mass Nativity Proclamation and how i t reveals God's plan throughout history.

12/21/23 7am CT Hour - Kate Wicker/ Fr. James Kubicki John, Sarah and Brooke Taylor chat about favorite Christmas movies and play What's That Sound "Sounds of Christmas". Kate shares how many feel like Advent was a failure, but give yourself grace and finish strong with calls to loved ones or any small way you can grow closer to Christ. Fr. Kubicki explains what the symbols and words in the Nativity story reveal Jesus' kingship and mission.

12/20/23 6am CT Hour - Ashley Noronha/ Jeff Cavins John and Sarah chat about Trump being taken off the ballot in Colorado and favorite Christmas songs. Ashley reports on the Pope's Weekly General Audience, Pope's birthday, largest Christ\mas tree and Assisi creche. Jeff shares why taking a dive into scripture during Christmas will help you prepare for the holiday and the upcoming year.

12/20/23 7am CT Hour - Fr. Marcel Taillon/ Dave Durand John and Sarah chat about Trump not being allowed on Colorado ballot and favorite Christmas songs Fr. Marcel shares what each of the O Antiphons mean and why we pray them this last  week of Advent. Dave explains how each of our personalities has a tendency to lend into particular vice and virtues.

12/19/23 6am CT Hour - Mark Mastroianni/ Doug Hinderer John, Glen and Sarah chat about the O Antiphons, Texas border law, clarify what Pope Francis' blessing document is really all about and talk hard candy. Mark explains how far AI has come and here it is going when it comes to AI using predictive measures to program other software. Doug shares some tips on how to forgive your spouse and how looking at things for their perspective an be key.

12/19/23 7am CT Hour - Martha Fernandez-Sardina/ William Albrecht John, Glen and Sarah chat about O Antiphons, Texas bill to control the border, Pope Francis document on blessings and candy canes. Martha asks us to prepare for Christ who is coming spoon with some tips on how to prepare. William breaks down some of the many prophecies in the Bible and how Jesus fulfills each and every one.

12/18/23 6am CT Hour - Dr. Hector Marquez/ Bishop Brendan Cahill John and Sarah chat about getting ready for Christmas with only days left and the Relevant Radio Christmas party with engineer Matt Beardsley. Dr. Marquez shares what Advent/Christmas traditions Latino Catholics are celebrating and the history behind these wonderful traditions. Bishop Cahill shares why confession is considered a must this Christmas season and why it's not too late.

12/18/23 7am CT Hour - Fr. Burke Masters/ Kendra Von Esh John and Sarah chat about getting ready for Christmas with only a week left and mention the Relevant Radio Christmas party. Fr. Burke continued his explanation on how the Eucharist is apostolic like the Church itself. Kendra talks about how we can keep Christ in our presents, conversations and time with pothers this Christmas to make the most of the season and minimalize the materialism.

In a recent episode of "Morning Air," John Morales had an exhilarating conversation with Curtis Martin, the founder of FOCUS (Fellowship of Catholic University Students), marking a jubilant 25-year anniversary of the organization.

12/15/23 6am CT Hour - Gary Zimak/ Johnny McGuire/ Bishop Daniel Mueggenborg John and Sarah chat about ways to prepare for the Christmas season. Gary shares how you can rejoice even when undergoing suffering. Johnny goes behind the scenes t relay how the Knights of Columbus members on bikes evangelize and help those in need. https://knightsonbikesusa.com/ Bishop Mueggenborg reflects on the Gaudete Sunday and how to rejoice in the Advent season.