Synopsis
Morning Air® with John Harper is an inspiring, informative, joyful, and family-friendly way to start your day! From breaking news and social issues to tips for business, parenting and family life, Harper and co-host Glen Lewerenz cover every topic from a balanced, Catholic perspective.
Episodes
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Advent with Mary/ Villancicos Traditions
19/12/2024 Duration: 48min12/19/24 6am CT Hour - Monsignor James Shea/ Dr. Hector Marquez John and Sarah talk about Amazon strike, Charlie Brown Christmas and play What's That Sound. Monsignor shares his thoughts on what Mary thought ad went through as she prepared for the birth of Christ that first Christmas night. Dr. Marquez explains the many Latino Christmas traditions including Los Posadas and Villancicos.
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Signs of Hope/ O Antiphons
19/12/2024 Duration: 48min12/19/24 7am CT Hour - Laura DeMaria/ Fr. James Kubicki John and Sarah talk about Amazon strike, Charlie Brown Christmas and play What's That Sound. Laura shares some good news about the culture and faith. Fr. Kubicki explains where we get the O Antiphons and how they help us prep for Christmas.
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Latest from the Vatican/ Sacred Spaces
18/12/2024 Duration: 48min12/185/24 6am CT Hour - Ashley Noronha/ Joe Boland John, Glen and Sarah chat about Madison candlelight vigil, near miss with Pope Francis assassination attempt, and top Christmas movies of the season. Ashley reports from India on Pope Francis's Weekly General Audience on Jesus our hope, Pope's trip to Corsica and preparing for the opening of the Jubilee year. Joe juxtaposes the reopening of Notre Dame in France to opening of local churches across America.
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Advent with St. Joseph/ Reaching Greatness
18/12/2024 Duration: 48min12/18/24 7am CT Hour - Fr. Marcel Taillon/ Dave Durand John, Glen and Sarah chat about Madison candlelight vigil, near miss with Pope Francis assassination attempt, and top Christmas movies of the season. Fr. Marcel shares how we can team up with Joseph and imagine how he navigated that first Christmas. Dave gives the 5 things that are necessary to reach greatness including what to do when you lose focus.
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Never Too Late for Advent/ CRS in Ghana
17/12/2024 Duration: 47min12/17/24 6am CT Hour - Suzanne Bilodeau/ Bishop Brendan Cahill John and Sarah chat about Madison school shooting, drones, Wright Brothers and football. Suzanne gives encouragement for those who feel like their Advent has flown by without progress. Bishop Cahill reflects on his trip to Ghana and what he learned.
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Peace in the Womb/ Silence is Golden
17/12/2024 Duration: 48min12/17/24 7am CT Hour - Hope Miller/ Harry Kramer John and Sarah chat about Madison school shooting, drones, Wright Brothers and football. Hope shares how you can bring peace to the womb to women in crisis pregnancy through caroling. https://prolifeaction.org/event/ Harry stresses the importance of silence and how a silent retreat might be just what you need,
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Finding Peace in Advent/ Christmas Hospitality
16/12/2024 Duration: 48min12/16/24 6am CT Hour - Gary Zimak/ Rachel Bulman John and Sarah chat about drone in the night sky, if coffee makes you live longer, chocolate covered anything day and Mystery Music Monday. Gary shares the ways we can find peace and let go of our worries during Advent. Rachel gives tips from life experience on how and why we can practice hospitality without feeling overwhelmed by having the perfect house.
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6 Tool Disciple/ Leadership Virtues
16/12/2024 Duration: 48min12/16/24 7am CT Hour - Fr. Burke Masters/ Peter Atkinson/ Dr. Joseph McInerney John and Sarah chat about drone in the night sky, if coffee makes you live longer, chocolate covered anything day and Mystery Music Monday. Fr. Burke relates how we can take note from the 6 tool baseball player and incorporate that into our spiritual life. Peter stops by to update listeners on Scrooge's journey through Advent in the Christmas Carol. Dr. McInerney talks leadership and training the next generation how to lead like Jesus.
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St. Lucy/ Restoration of Notre Dame/ Sunday Gospel Refection
13/12/2024 Duration: 48min12/13/24 6am CT Hour - Heather Johnson/ Prof. Duncan Stroik/ Bishop Daniel Mueggenborg John and Sarah chat about the Nativity Scene at our Nation's Capitol, Hot Cocoa Day and more. Heather shares the fun ways your family can celebrate St. Lucy during Advent. Prof. Duncan gives his take on the restoration process at Notre Dame now that it has been reopened to the public. Bishop Mueggenborg reflects on the third Sunday of Advent and what the words of John the Baptist can say to us today as we prepare for Christmas.
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Syrian Christians/ Sacred Advent Music
13/12/2024 Duration: 48min12/13/24 7am CT Hour - Ed Clancy/ Fr. David Yallaly John and Sarah chat about the Nativity Scene at our Nations' Capitol, Football, Hot Cocoa Day and more. Ed explains the emergency and spiritual relief many Christian Syrians are in need of throughout the year. Fr. David talks Christmas and Advent Carols and how they transport us to the time of Christ and the day of his birth.
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Miraculous Image of OLG/ OLG & Pro-Life Movement
12/12/2024 Duration: 48min12/12/24 7am CT Hour - Fr. Burke Masters/ Mary Hallan Fiorito John, Glen and Sarah chat about the latest news, play What's That Sound and honor Our Lady of Guadalupe. Fr. Burke shares the miraculous aspects of the image of OLG on the Juan Diego's tilma. Mary explains the how those who work in the pro-life movement have used OLG and it has saved many lives.
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Latest from the Vatican/ Serving Those in Need
11/12/2024 Duration: 48min12/11/24 6am CT Hour - Ashley Noronha/ Bishop Edward Scharfenberger John, Gen and Sarah chat about arrest of Luigi Mangione, Malibu wildfire, Caitlin Clark and school lunchboxes. Ashley reports on today's Papal audience, celebrations for the Immaculate Conception, nativity inaugurated at St. Peter's Basilica and the feast of Pope St. Damasus 1. Did You Know? - History of Pajamas Bishop Scharfenberger takes a moment to emphasize the ways the Church should always be looking to better serve those in our community in need.
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Story of OLG Apparitions/ Meaning of Life
11/12/2024 Duration: 48min12/11/24 7am CT Hour - Fr. Esequiel Sanchez/ Dave Durand John, Gen and Sarah chat about arrest of Luigi Mangione, Malibu wildfire and Caitlin Clark. Fr. Esequiel talks about the live broadcast of the Family Rosary Across America from the Shrine of Our Lady of Guadalupe in Des Plaines tonight and the meaning of the apparition itself almost 500 years ago to the Mexican people. Sarah, John and Glen talk family Christmas pajamas. Dave explains the keys to finding meaning in life.
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Our Lady of Loreto/ Christmas Music
10/12/2024 Duration: 47min12/10/24 6am CT Hour - Marge Fenelon/ Anna Nuzzo John, Glen and Sarah chat about the capture of Luigi Mangione and release of Daniel Penny and word of the year. Marge shares the story of the house of Loreto and why we use the litany after the rosary. Anna talks Christmas music and why it inspires us so much.
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Our Lady of Guadalupe/ Prophecies of the Messiah
10/12/2024 Duration: 48min12/10/24 7am CT Hour - Martha Fernandez-Sardina/ William Albrecht John, Glen and Sarah chat about the capture of Luigi Mangione and release of Daniel Penny and word of the year. Martha breaks down her relationship to OLG and the history of it's importance to the Mexican people. William shares all of the Messiah prophecies and how Jesus fulfills each and every one.
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Immaculate Conception/ Juan Diego & Our Lady
09/12/2024 Duration: 48min12/9/24 6am CT Hour - William Albrecht/ Peter Atkinson John, Glen and Sarah chat about takeover in Syria, Pope Francis plea for peace by Christmas, Juan Soto move to the Mets and Mystery Music Monday. John gives tribute to Our Lady's Immaculate Conception. William discusses where we can point in sacred scripture and tradition of the Church for the teaching of the Immaculate Conception of Mary. Peter Atkinson talks about the Juan Diego Saints Series with the upcoming feast day and the Annual Christmas Carol Advent tradition.
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I am the Immaculate Conception/ Reason for Season
09/12/2024 Duration: 48min12/9/24 7am CT Hour - Fr. Chris Alar/ Fr. Jerome Koutnik John, Glen and Sarah chat about takeover in Syria, Pope Francis plea for peace by Christmas, Juan Soto move to the Mets and honor the Immaculate Conception. Fr. Chris explains what the new documentary "I am the Immaculate Conception" is and how you can watch it. Fr. Jerome reminds listeners on how we can refocus throughout Advent, so we remember the reason for the season.
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Gambit of God's Love/ Commercial Free Christmas Music. Sunday Gospel Reflection
06/12/2024 Duration: 47min12/6/24 6am CT Hour - Fr. Bob Pagliari/ Jake Moore/ Bishop Daniel Mueggenborg John, Glen and Sarah chat about healthcare executive shooting and backlash to other insurance companies, reopening o Notre Dame, Lions beat the Packers and checking shoes for treats. Fr. Bob offers insight as to how Christmas is actually God's gamut and gambit for us. Jake explains what Christmas Music by Relevant Radio is and why you should check it out. Bishop Mueggenborg reflects on this Sunday's Gospel about John the Baptist.
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Transgender Treatment/ Resuscitate Your Marriage
06/12/2024 Duration: 46min12/6/24 7am CT Hour - Mary Hasson/ Allison & Ted Beauparlant John, Glen and Sarah chat about healthcare executive shooting and backlash to other insurance companies, reopening of Notre Dame, Lions beat the Packers and checking shoes for treats. Mary shares the case that the Supreme Court is considering on a Tennessee law that bans transgender treatment for minors. John, Glen and Sarah play 3 Questions with Liz. Allison and Ted discuss why you should invest time in a Retrouvaille retreat and the story of how it brought life back to their marriage.
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Silence in Advent/ Making Your Work a Gift for Jesus
05/12/2024 Duration: 48min12/5/24 6am CT Hour - Fr. Dominic Bouck/ Bruce Lachenauer John, Glen and Sarah chat about NY Assassination, Supreme Court talking Gender Affirming Care and play What's That Sound. Fr. Dominic talks about the importance of silence in our prayer life specifically as we prepare for Christmas in Advent. Bruce talks about how we can turn our work into a gift for the Christ child this Christmas.