John O’Leary joins the Catholic Morning Show to tell his powerful personal story of survival, resilience, and faith. His life became the inspiration for the film Soul on Fire, reminding listeners that God brings light even from tragedy.
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https://soulonfiremovie.com/

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Producer, director, and writer Yelena Popovic joins the Catholic Morning Show to share the inspiration behind Moses the Black. She reflects on redemption, repentance, and how sacred storytelling through film can move hearts toward Christ.
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Journalist Renée Roden returns for her Third Friday segment with a thoughtful year-in-review of Vatican tech stories. She reflects on trends, developments, and what they reveal about the Church’s engagement with the modern world.

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Abby Henderson, Communications Director at Our Lady’s Immaculate Heart Catholic Church, talks about upcoming Christmas events designed to bring the Nativity story to life. She invites families and the wider community to experience the beauty and joy of the season.
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https://www.olih.org/news-articles/512-live-nativity-display-december-19

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Fr. Chris Reising offers a thoughtful and prayerful reflection on the Sunday Gospel as Advent comes to a close. He encourages listeners to listen attentively to God’s Word and make room for Christ in their lives.

#AdventGospel #FourthSundayOfAdvent #CatholicReflection #PrepareForChristmas

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Today on the Catholic Morning Show:

Fr. Chris Reising — Fourth Sunday of Advent Gospel Reflection
Fr. Chris Reising opens the show with a reflection on the Sunday Gospel for the Fourth Sunday of Advent, inviting listeners to slow down, listen, and prepare their hearts to receive Christ in His birth.

Abby Henderson — Communications Director, Our Lady’s Immaculate Heart, Ankeny
Abby Henderson joins the show to share details about Our Lady’s Immaculate Heart’s Live Nativity happening this evening, as well as the upcoming Christmas Carol Festival on December 21st. She discusses how these events invite the community to encounter the beauty and joy of the Christmas season.
More information:
https://www.olih.org/news-articles/512-live-nativity-display-december-19

Renée Roden — Vatican Tech Stories: Year in Review
Journalist Renée Roden returns for her monthly segment to look back at the most compelling Vatican technology stories of the year. She reflects on how technology, media, and communication continue to shape the Church’s global presence.

#CatholicMorningShow #IowaCatholicRadio #Advent #PrepareForChristmas #CatholicEvents #VaticanNews #CatholicCulture

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Bishop Dennis Walsh of the Diocese of Davenport shares reflections on authentic Christian hope and why it is far more than wishful thinking. His message encourages Catholics to live with confidence and trust in God’s promises.
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https://catholicmessenger.net/2025/11/hope-is-not-naive-la-esperanza-no-es-ingenua/

#ChristianHope #BishopDennisWalsh #CatholicFaith #AdventHope

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• Making It Personal with Bishop William Joensen
• Man Up! with Joe Stopulus
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