Good morning! On today’s show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell share thoughts on getting to the Christmas finish line this weekend after an odd Advent. Guests include Michele Bowe from Holy Family Hospital in Bethlehem, and Fr. Hezekias Carnazzo from the Institute of Catholic Culture and Fr. Jonathan Duncan from the Diocese of Charleston to preview the Mass readings for the 4th Sunday of Advent. Plus news, weather, sports and a whole lot more… ***** Morning prayer of St. John Henry Newman May the L...
Dec 22, 2023•3 hr•Transcript available on Metacast Good morning! As we head toward the close of Advent, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell share more thoughts on making the most of these last few days of the season. Guests include pastoral counselor Kevin Prendergast with tips for combatting loneliness during the holidays, and Rita Heikenfeld on the symbolism of the 12 days of Christmas and a recipe for a homemade pomegranate vinaigrette. Plus news, weather, sports and more… ***** Prayer to St. Jude for the sick St. Jude, you witnessed the healing pow...
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Dec 21, 2023•2 hr 57 min•Transcript available on Metacast Watch our live video stream on Facebook and YouTube… Good morning! On today’s show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell welcome Ken Craycraft to discuss one of the lesser-known Christmas stories from Charles Dickens, who gave us A Christmas Carol. Other guests include Steve Ray on miraculous births in the Bible, and Kris McGregor to discuss a sermon from St. Bernard of Clairvaux on the firm obedience of Mary. Plus news, weather, sports and a whole lot more… ***** Prayer for Help from Jesus Lord, in eve...
Dec 19, 2023•3 hr•Transcript available on Metacast Watch our live video stream on Facebook and YouTube ! Good morning! As we hit the last full week of Advent, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell share thoughts for keeping our heads and hearts in the right place down the home stretch. Guests include Brendan Hodge on the different ways one can fulfill both Christmas and Sunday obligation with the way the dates fall this year, Fr. Patrick Briscoe on praying with St. Patrick at the manger, and Kevin Schmiesing with This Week in Catholic History. Plus news,...
Dec 18, 2023•3 hr•Transcript available on Metacast Good morning! On today’s show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell welcome Andrew Petiprin to discuss a new book he’s part of that looks at the Vatican Film List. Other guests include Fr. Hezekias Carnazzo from the Institute of Catholic Culture and Fr. Jonathan Duncan from the Diocese of Charleston to preview the Sunday Mass readings. Plus all the latest news, weather, sports and a whole lot more… ***** An Advent Prayer Come, long-expected Jesus. Excite in me a wonder at the wisdom and power of your Fa...
Dec 15, 2023•3 hr•Transcript available on Metacast Watch our live video stream on Facebook and YouTube ! Happy feast of St. John of the Cross! On today’s show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell welcome Kris McGregor to reflect on some of his writing and teaching. Other guests include pastoral counselor Kevin Prendergast with tips on managing stress during the holidays, and Dr. John Bergsma on what we learn about Christ and His Church from Paul’s letter to the Ephesians. Plus news, weather, sports and more… ***** St. John of the Cross Almighty Father,...
Dec 14, 2023•3 hr•Transcript available on Metacast Watch our live video stream of the show! Happy feast of St. Lucy! On today’s show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell look at her heroic witness and martyrdom, as well as her wide variety of patronages. Guests include Fr. Rob Jack on why Mark’s Gospel begins in the desert, Fr. Philip-Michael Tangorra on the role of women in the Church, and Fr. Augustine Wetta with more wisdom from the Desert Fathers. Plus news, weather, sports and a whole lot more… ***** St. Lucy Collect May the glorious intercession ...
Dec 13, 2023•3 hr•Transcript available on Metacast Happy feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe! On today’s show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell welcome Marlon De La Torre to talk about how her appearance in Mexico changed the face of the Church in North America and beyond. Other guests include Fr. Boniface Hicks on experiencing newness in prayer, and Steve Ray on betrothal and marriage in the Bible. Plus all the latest news, weather, sports and more… ***** Our Lady of Guadalupe Collect O God, Father of mercies, who placed your people under the singular p...
Dec 12, 2023•3 hr•Transcript available on Metacast Good morning! On today’s show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell welcome Fr. John Gavin to look at what St. Cyprian of Carthage had to say about the Eucharist. Other guests include Sr. Alicia Torres on Our Lady of Guadalupe and the Eucharist, and Kevin Schmiesing with This Week in Catholic History. Plus all the latest news, weather, sports and a whole lot more… ***** St. Augustine’s Prayer to the Holy Spirit Breathe in me, O Holy Spirit, that my thoughts may all be holy. Act in me, O Holy Spirit, tha...
Dec 11, 2023•3 hr•Transcript available on Metacast Happy Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception! On today’s show, we talk to Ken Craycraft about Our Lady’s Magnificat as the perfect Advent prayer. Kris McGregor from Discerning Hearts will unpack a sermon from St. Anselm on today’s feast. Plus we’ll preview the readings for the Second Sunday of Advent with Fr. Hezekias Carnazzo of the Institute of Catholic Culture and Fr. Jonathan Duncan from the Diocese of Charleston. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
Dec 08, 2023•3 hr•Transcript available on Metacast Happy feast of St. Ambrose! On today’s show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell welcome Dr. Matthew Bunson to discuss the life and legacy of this great Doctor of the Church. Other guests include pastoral counselor Kevin Prendergast on the Pope’s prayer intention regarding people with disabilities, and Gary Michuta with more evidence as to why we can trust the reliability of the Gospels. Plus news, weather, sports and a whole lot more… ***** Rita Heikenfeld’s Gingerbread Manger Cookies The fun thing ab...
Dec 07, 2023•3 hr•Transcript available on Metacast On this feast of St. Nicholas, known for inspiring a worldwide movement of generosity, we’re hosting our one-day pledge drive, in hopes of raising $60,000 dollars to cover expenses through the end of the year and get us on a good trajectory heading into 2024. Will you consider making a one-time or monthly gift to help us meet our goal? We now accept gifts through Venmo! Our handle is @sacredheartradio, or you can use the QR code below for a fast and easy way to give. And of course, you can alway...
Dec 06, 2023•3 hr•Transcript available on Metacast Good morning! On today’s show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell welcome John Knutsen from the Retirement Fund for Religious to share how you can support those who have given a lifetime of service to Christ and His Church. Other guests include Steve Ray on blessing and cursing in the Bible, and Kris McGregor with more thoughts from the Office of Readings. Plus news, weather, sports and a whole lot more… ***** St. Francis of Assisi’s Prayer for Enlightenment Almighty, eternal, just, and merciful God, ...
Dec 05, 2023•3 hr•Transcript available on Metacast Good morning! On today’s show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell discuss how to make the most of these first few days of Advent to set a tone for the season. Guests include Fr. John Gavin with more thoughts from the Church Fathers in the Catechism, and Kevin Schmiesing with This Week in Catholic History. Plus all the latest news, weather, sports and more… ***** An Advent Prayer Come, long-expected Jesus. Excite in me a wonder at the wisdom and power of Your Father and ours. Receive my prayer as part ...
Dec 04, 2023•3 hr•Transcript available on Metacast Happy feast of St. Andrew the Apostle! On today’s show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell talk more about his life, witness, and patronage. Guests include Kevin Prendergast on ways to remember our beloved dead, Dr. John Bergsma on what Jesus had to say about marriage and divorce, and Rita Heikenfeld with tips for handmade kitchen gifts this Advent season. Plus news, weather, sports and a whole lot more… ***** St. Andrew Christmas Novena Hail and blessed be the hour and moment in which the Son of God ...
Nov 30, 2023•3 hr•Transcript available on Metacast Good morning! On today’s show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell welcome Fr. Rob Jack to discuss the difference between the particular judgment and the general judgment. Other guests include Fr. Augustine Wetta on how contrary opinions can help us in our decision making, and Gary Zimak on what Mark’s Gospel tell us about the importance of watching and waiting for the Lord. Plus news, weather, sports and a whole lot more… ***** A Prayer to St. Peter Damian for Insomniacs St. Peter Damian, you were an ...
Nov 29, 2023•3 hr•Transcript available on Metacast Happy feast of St. Catherine Laboure! On today’s show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell welcome Laura Streitmann from outrageous mom.com to talk about spreading devotion to the Miraculous Medal. Other guests include Fr. Boniface Hicks on acknowledging our sins before God in prayer, and Kris McGregor with more thoughts from the Office of Readings. Plus news, weather, sports and a whole lot more… ***** The Memorare Remember, O most gracious Virgin Mary, that never was it known that anyone who fled to ...
Nov 28, 2023•3 hr•Transcript available on Metacast Good morning! On today’s show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell welcome Brendan Hodge from The Pillar to share more stats on vocations by diocese size. Other guests include Dr. Matthew Bunson with more on what’s been happening with the German bishops, and Kevin Schmesing with This Week in Catholic History. Plus all the latest news, weather, sports and a whole lot more… ***** A Prayer for the Sick Dear Jesus, Divine Physician and Healer of the sick, we turn to you in this time of illness. O dearest c...
Nov 27, 2023•3 hr•Transcript available on Metacast Happy feast of St. Cecilia! On today’s show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell discuss her life and martyrdom, and how she came to be the patron saint of music. Guests include Gary Zimak on an appropriate Psalm for Thanksgiving, and Rita Heikenfeld with more kitchen tips to help you prepare for a peaceful holiday weekend. Plus all the latest news, weather, sports and a whole lot more… ***** Psalm 138 I thank you, Lord, with all my heart; in the presence of the angels to you I sing. I bow low toward y...
Nov 22, 2023•3 hr•Transcript available on Metacast Happy feast of the Presentation of Mary! On today’s show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell welcome Steve Ray to talk more about the history behind this tradition regarding the Blessed Mother. Other guests include Fr. Boniface Hicks with more thoughts on personal prayer, and Kris McGregor with a look at the Office of Readings. Plus all the latest news, weather, sports and a whole lot more… ***** Act of Love O my God, I love you above all things, with my whole heart and soul, because you are all-good ...
Nov 21, 2023•3 hr•Transcript available on Metacast Good morning! On today’s show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell welcome Fr. Patrick Briscoe, OP, to discuss how Catholics can respond to antisemitism. Other guests include Fr. John Gavin, SJ, with more thoughts from the Church Fathers in the Catechism, and Kevin Schmiesing with This Week in Catholic History. Plus news, weather, sports and more… ***** Prayer for the Dead God our Father, Your power brings us to birth, Your providence guides our lives, and by Your command we return to dust. Lord, those...
Nov 20, 2023•3 hr•Transcript available on Metacast Happy feast of St. Elizabeth of Hungary! On today’s show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell talk more about this great saint who serves as a model for caring for the most vulnerable among us. Guests include Ken Craycraft on how various songwriters have handle the subject of death during this month of the Holy Souls, as well as Fr. Hezekias Carnazzo from the Institute of Catholic Culture and Fr. Jonathan Duncan from the Diocese of Charleston to preview the Sunday Mass readings. Plus news, weather, spo...
Nov 17, 2023•3 hr•Transcript available on Metacast Good morning! On today’s show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell welcome pastoral counselor Kevin Prendergast to look at more ways to process grief and loss during this month dedicated to the Holy Souls. Other guests include Gary Michuta on the reliability of the generation that came after the Apostles, and Rita Heikenfeld with more make-ahead Thanskgiving recipes. Plus news, weather, sports and a whole lot more… ***** A Surrender Prayer from St. John Henry Newman I sacrifice to Thee this cherished w...
Nov 16, 2023•3 hr•Transcript available on Metacast Happy feast of St. Albert the Great! On today’s show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell discuss the life and legacy of this extraordinary Doctor of the Church. Guests include Fr. Augustine Wetta with more wisdom from the Desert Fathers, and Fr. Rob Jack on how hope can serve as an antidote to despair and presumption. Plus all the latest news, weather, sports and a whole lot more… ***** St. Albert the Great Prayer We pray to You, O Lord, who are the supreme Truth, and all truth is from you. We beseech...
Nov 15, 2023•3 hr•Transcript available on Metacast Good morning! On today’s show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell welcome Mike Aquilina to discuss Alexandria as an early center of Christianity. Other guests include Giovanna Trimpe and Jayne Murphy to discuss the art of Christian hospitality, and Kris McGregor to unpack a 2nd century sermon on the virtue of hope. Plus news, weather, sports and a whole lot more… ***** Prayer of St. Thomas Aquinas for Students Come, Holy Spirit, Divine Creator, true source of light and fountain of wisdom! Pour forth y...
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