Best Apostolic Resource Center Podcasts (2025)

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Canonical Coronation for Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Statue with Fr. Frank Donio, S.A.C.: Son Rise Morning Show 07/02/2025 8:35

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A Canonical Coronation from the Pope is being bestowed upon the statue a Our Lady of Mt. Carmel on the occasion of the 150th anniversary of a procession in her honor that goes through the streets of Hammonton, New Jersey. Listen to Fr. Frank Donio, S.A.C share more in this segment of the Son Rise Morning Show on Sacred Heart Radio, about how the pr…

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Daily Catholic Feast Days App with Fr. Frank Donio, S.A.C.: Driving Home the Faith 07/01/2025 7:23

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The Catholic Feast Days App provides daily notifications for the proper feast day. These holy men and women provide us examples of how we can live our life for Christ. Listen to Fr. Frank Donio, S.A.C share more in this segment from Driving Home the Faith on Sacred Heart Radio, about what people can learn while in the Catholic Feast Days App. Downl…

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Chris McGowan 2025 43:59

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Tune into Faith in Action at 9 a.m., Monday, June 30, on Channel 88.1FM. Host Joanne Fox interviews Bishop Heelan High School alum Chris McGowan as he discusses his candidacy as the U.S. representative for Iowa's 4th congressional district. This program replays at 7 p.m. Saturday, July 5. Faith in Action is brought to you by Mary's Choice, a Sioux …

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Blogcast: Everything Is Yours 4:51

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This blogcast explores “Everything Is Yours" written and read by Brian Rhude. In this blog post, reflects on the Suscipe prayer that reminds us that all that we possess is a gift from God and we have the ability to return it so he can do with it as he wills. Among the many great things that St. Ignatius gave the Church including the Society itself,…

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Father Randy Schon discusses Rerum Novarum - June 23, 2025 48:17

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Tune into Faith in Action at 9 a.m., Monday, June 23, on Channel 88.1FM. Host Joanne Fox interviews Father Randy Schon, pastor of Holy Cross Parish, on "Rerum Novarum," the encyclical of Pope Leo XIII, which has been mentioned in reference to Pope Leo XIV. This program replays at 7 p.m. Saturday, June 28. Faith in Action is brought to you by Mary's…

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Ronnie Vedin and Chris Bork 47:19

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Tune into Faith in Action at 9 a.m., Monday, June 16, on Channel 88.1FM. Host Joanne Fox interviews recent Heelan graduate Ronnie Vedin who moved in with Heelan Principal Chris Bork following the loss of both his parents. This program replays at 7 p.m. Saturday, June 21. Faith in Action is brought to you by Mary's Choice, a Sioux City Pregnancy Res…

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Priesthood and Union with Christ with Fr. Frank Donio, S.A.C.: Son Rise Morning Show 06/11/2025 11:26

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Priesthood is a Vocation in the Catholic Church that men are united to Christ the Head and make present his healing work through the Sacraments. Priests are connected to the people they serve and particularly connected through Christ. Listen to Fr. Frank Donio, S.A.C share more in this segment from the Son Rise Morning Show on Sacred Heart Radio, i…

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Blogcast: Prepare Yourself for Temptation 6:24

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This blogcast explores “Prepare Yourself for Temptation" written by Fr. Yaroslav Drahan, SAC and read by Tom Carani. In this blog post, Fr. Yaroslav offers advice for us to prepare to encounter temptation in our lives. If we are prepared, we can better overcome temptation. The first purpose of trials we will find further in the Book of Sirach. The …

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Bill Harstad - June 9, 2025 43:25

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Tune into Faith in Action at 9 a.m., Monday, June 9, on Channel 88.1FM. Host Joanne Fox interviews Bill Harstad, who keeps busy scrubbing aging headstones in Siouxland. This program replays at 7 p.m. Saturday, June 14. Faith in Action is brought to you by Mary's Choice, a Sioux City Pregnancy Resource Center. Support the show Contact Siouxland Cath…

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Seven Sisters Apostolate 51:35

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Tune into Faith in Action at 9 a.m., Monday, June 2, on Channel 88.1FM. Host Joanne Fox features the Seven Sisters Apostolate: Prayer Warriors who strengthen the Church by ensuring a Holy Hour is prayed each day of the week for the sole intention of a specific priest or bishop. This program replays at 7 p.m. Saturday, June 7. Faith in Action is bro…

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Pentecost and the Blessed Virgin Mary and Hope with Fr. Frank Donio, S.A.C.: Son Rise Morning Show 05/28/2025 9:29

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Pentecost celebrates the moment the Holy Spirit descended upon the Blessed Mother Mary and the disciples in the Upper Room, giving them the courage to proclaim the Gospel to all they encountered. Pentecost is the birthday of the Church and Mary’s is known as the Mother of the Church. Listen to Fr. Frank Donio, S.A.C share more in this segment from …

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Blogcast: Summertime is a Time for Processions 6:15

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This blogcast explores “Summertime is a Time for Processions” written by Pat Fricchione and read by Amy Cardin. In this blog post, Pat share the joy he received when he attends a processions. He enjoys the history and faith that has existed in communities for over 100 years, celebrating St. Ubaldo, St. George, and St. Anthony. Each of the celebrat…

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Mary at the Foot of the Cross and Hope with Fr. Frank Donio, S.A.C.: Son Rise Morning Show 05/14/2025 9:36

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Mary stood at the foot of the cross as her son, Jesus Christ, died in front of her. Despite this great anguish she experienced, she offers us an example of hope that God provides and will always prevail. Listen to Fr. Frank Donio, S.A.C share more in this segment from the Son Rise Morning Show on Sacred Heart Radio, in his reflection on Pope Franci…

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Blogcast: St. Philip Neri: Patron Saint of JOY! 7:35

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This blogcast explores “St. Philip Neri: Patron Saint of JOY!" written by Annie Harton and read by Brian Rhude. In this blog post, Annie reminds us of our call to exude joy in our daily lives following the example of St. Philip Neri. In the last days leading up to His passion, Jesus said, “So you also are now in anguish. But I will see you again, a…

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I Met Pope Francis - Janet Masteller and Brett Meister 45:20

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Host Joanne Fox interviews Janet Masteller and Brett Meister about their separate meetings with the late Pope Francis in the Vatican almost 10 years ago. Faith in Action is brought to you by Mary's Choice, a Sioux City Pregnancy Resource Center. Previous Faith in Action programs can be found at siouxlandcatholicradio.com, on YouTube, and on several…

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The Annunciation and Hope with Fr. Frank Donio, S.A.C.: Son Rise Morning Show 05/07/2025 10:14

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The Annunciation, where the Angel Gabriel appeared to the Blessed Virgin Mary and Jesus Christ was incarnated, is a prime example of how Mary knew to trust God and place her hope in him. Listen to Fr. Frank Donio, S.A.C share more in this segment from the Son Rise Morning Show on Sacred Heart Radio, in his reflection on Pope Francis’ Bull of Indict…

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Sara Sennert and Marian Pickhinke - May 5, 2025 49:21

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Host Joanne Fox interviewsSara Sennert and her mom Marian Pickhinke about "Angels in Iowa," a song that captures the commonality of a car crash across four generations of their Iowa family. This program replays at 7 p.m. Saturday, May 10. Faith in Action is brought to you by Mary's Choice, a Sioux City Pregnancy Resource Center. Previous Faith in A…

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Blogcast: Celebrating the Easter Season 3:43

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This blogcast explores “Celebrating the Easter Season” written and read by Monica Thom Konschnik. In this blog post, Monica shares some of the ways she celebrates the 50 day long Easter Season. During these celebrations, which I now carry on with my own family, there was always food. My grandma was an excellent cook, a talent which she passed on to…

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Resurrection and Hope with Fr. Frank Donio, S.A.C.: Son Rise Morning Show 04/16/2025 9:00

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The Resurrection is a reality that we experience today in the here and now. It is not just something that happened in the past. We can have hope in Jesus Christ. Listen to Fr. Frank Donio, S.A.C share more in this segment from the Son Rise Morning Show on Sacred Heart Radio, in his reflection on Pope Francis’ homily from the Easter Vigil, 2024. The…

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Blogcast: Journeying Through Holy Week 4:13

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In this blog post, Sarah shares some insights into the last week of Jesus’ life, Holy Week, and looks forward to the celebration of Easter. Jesus knew what he was about to face on the Cross; he knew about his eventual Death and Resurrection. Yet, he knew his work before those events was not done; he had to continue to preach to the apostles. In hin…

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Son Rise Morning Show 04/09/2025: Fr. Frank Donio, S.A.C. on The Crucifix, Well-Spring of Hope 8:21

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"One image remained fixed in the minds of the disciples: the cross. That is where everything ended. That is where the end of everything was centered. But in a little while, they would discover a new beginning right there, in the cross. Dear brothers and sisters, this is how God’s hope germinates. It is born and reborn in the black holes of our disa…

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Son Rise Morning Show 04/02/2025: Fr. Frank Donio, S.A.C. on Judgement as a Setting for Learning and Practicing Hope 9:06

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In this segment from the Son Rise Morning Show on Sacred Heart Radio, Fr. Frank Donio, S.A.C. reflects on the “Judgement as a Setting for Learning and Practicing Hope” section of Spe Salvi by Pope Benedict XVI. 41. At the conclusion of the central section of the Church's great Credo—the part that recounts the mystery of Christ, from his eternal bir…

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Faith in Action - Mark Prosser on the ordination of Bishop-elect John Keehner 52:10

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Tune into a special edition of Faith in Action at 9 a.m., Monday, April 7, on Channel 88.1FM. Host Tony Michaels interviews Deacon Mark Prosser of the Diocese of Sioux City about the ordination/installation of Bishop-elect John Keehner on May 1. This program replays at 7 p.m. Saturday, April 12. Faith in Action is brought to you by Mary's Choice, a…

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Blogcast: Pressing in While in the Desert: Getting Over the Mid-Lent Slump 5:29

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This blogcast explores “Pressing in While in the Desert: Getting Over the Mid-Lent Slump" written by Danielle Schmitz and read by Meghan Abando. In this blog post, Danielle shares some advice to rekindle our Lenten fervor as the long penitential season continues. When we find ourselves in “the mid-Lent slump,” we need to remind ourselves of why we …

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Son Rise Morning Show 03/19/2025: Fr. Frank Donio, S.A.C. on Action and Suffering as Settings for Learning Hope 14:36

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In this segment from the Son Rise Morning Show on Sacred Heart Radio, Fr. Frank Donio, S.A.C. reflects on the “Action and Suffering as Settings for Learning Hope” section of Spe Salvi by Pope Benedict XVI. 35. All serious and upright human conduct is hope in action. This is so first of all in the sense that we thereby strive to realize our lesser a…

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Blogcast: Make Time and Be Open 5:36

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This blogcast explores “Make Time and Be Open” written and read by Krissy Pierno.v In this blog post, Krissy shares her practices for Lent and how she can make the most of it to draw closer to Christ. Thinking back to my first questions, I still am going to find it difficult to be in quiet with God and not just find time but MAKE time for Christ. I…

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Special Edition - Father Randy Schon talks Israel with Q&A session 1:02:44

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Tune into Faith in Action at 9 a.m., Monday, March 17, on Channel 88.1FM, to hear a condensed version of Father Randy Schon's talk on Israel dating back to the Old Testament as part of a Curious Catholics event at Holy Cross Parish, St. Michael Church, Sioux City. It was edited to fit the time frame of the show. The complete talk and Q&A session ca…

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Son Rise Morning Show 03/05/2025: Fr. Frank Donio, S.A.C. on Prayer as a School of Hope 8:40

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In this segment from the Son Rise Morning Show on Sacred Heart Radio, Fr. Frank Donio, S.A.C. reflects on the “Prayer as a School of Hope” section of Spe Salvi by Pope Benedict XVI. 32. A first essential setting for learning hope is prayer. When no one listens to me any more, God still listens to me. When I can no longer talk to anyone or call upon…

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Blogcast: Preparing for Lent 4:33

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This blogcast explores “Preparing for Lent” written and read by Sarah Harrigan. In this blog post, Sarah shares some of her practices for Lent and how they help draw her closer to Christ. While these can sometimes seem similar to giving something up (i.e. only getting takeout once a week), I challenge you to reframe your thought process regarding t…

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Son Rise Morning Show 02/26/2025: Fr. Frank Donio, S.A.C. on The True Shape of Christian Hope 9:00

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In this segment from the Son Rise Morning Show on Sacred Heart Radio, Fr. Frank Donio, S.A.C. reflects on the “The True Shape of Christian Hope” section of Spe Salvi by Pope Benedict XVI. 32. A first essential setting for learning hope is prayer. When no one listens to me any more, God still listens to me. When I can no longer talk to anyone or cal…

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Blogcast: St. Anthony, Pray for Us 6:18

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This blogcast explores “St. Anthony, Pray for Us” written and read by Krissy Pierno. In this blog post, Krissy shares some of the history of St. Anthony, how he became the patron of lost things and how to incorporate devotion to him in everyday life. St. Anthony of Padua has been characterized as a humble and positive man, a man of incredible penan…

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Son Rise Morning Show 02/05/2025: Fr. Frank Donio, S.A.C. on Appeals for Hope 9:26

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In this segment from the Son Rise Morning Show on Sacred Heart Radio, Fr. Frank Donio, S.A.C. reflects on the “Appeals for Hope” section of the Bull of Indiction for the Jubilee Year by Pope Francis. 16. Echoing the age-old message of the prophets, the Jubilee reminds us that the goods of the earth are not destined for a privileged few, but for eve…

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Blogcast: Learning Lessons of Prayer and Penance from Our Lady of Lourdes 4:39

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This blogcast explores “Learning Lessons of Prayer and Penance from Our Lady of Lourdes” written by Dana Edwards Szigeti and read by Fatima Monterrubio Cruess. In this blog post, Dana shares some of her insights she learned by attending a virtual pilgrimage to Our Lady of Lourdes, France and how our Lady calls us to prayer and penance. Prayer is tr…

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River Mill Coffee 49:09

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Host Joanne Fox interviews Heather Veik and Rachael Barlow about their retail endeavor, River Mill Coffee in Neligh, Nebraska, which has a subtle Biblical basis. This program airs Monday, February 3rd at 9am. Faith in Action is brought to you by Mary's Choice, a Sioux City Pregnancy Resource Center. Support the show Contact Siouxland Catholic Radio…

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Son Rise Morning Show 01/29/2025: Fr. Frank Donio, S.A.C. on Signs of Hope 8:34

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In this segment from the Son Rise Morning Show on Sacred Heart Radio, Fr. Frank Donio, S.A.C. reflects on the “Signs of Hope” section of the Bull of Indiction for the Jubilee Year by Pope Francis. 7. In addition to finding hope in God’s grace, we are also called to discover hope in the signs of the times that the Lord gives us. As the Second Vatica…

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Patty Lansink - Catholic Schools Week preview 43:35

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Host Joanne Fox interviews Patty Lansink, superintendent of schools for the Diocese of Sioux City, in preparation for Catholic Schools Week. This program airs on Monday, January 27th at 9am and replays at 7pm on Saturday, February 1st. Faith in Action is brought to you by Mary's Choice, a Sioux City Pregnancy Resource Center. Support the show Conta…

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Blogcast: Do I Follow? 6:12

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This blogcast explores “Do I Follow?" written by Fr. Andrew P. St. Hilaire and read by Brian Rhude. Title: Blogcast: Do I Follow? Description: This blogcast explores “Do I Follow?" written by Fr. Andrew P. St. Hilaire and read by Brian Rhude. In this blog post, Fr. Andrew reflects on St. Andrew’s following of Christ and our own call to follow Chris…

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Cell Phone Ban - Bryan Paulson, January 20, 2024 42:58

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Host Joanne Fox interviews Le Mars Gehlen Catholic High School Principal Bryan Paulson about the recently implemented ban on student cell phones. This program airs on Monday, January 20th at 9am and replays at 7 pm on Saturday, January 25th. Faith in Action is brought to you by Mary's Choice, a Sioux City Pregnancy Resource Center. Support the show…

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Son Rise Morning Show 01/15/2025: Fr. Frank Donio, S.A.C. on Anchored in Hope 8:12

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In this segment from the Son Rise Morning Show on Sacred Heart Radio, Fr. Frank Donio, S.A.C. reflects on the “Anchored in Hope” section of the Bull of Indiction for the Jubilee Year by Pope Francis. 18. Hope, together with faith and charity, makes up the triptych of the “theological virtues” that express the heart of the Christian life (cf. 1 Cor …

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Son Rise Morning Show 01/08/2025: Fr. Frank Donio, S.A.C. on the Jubilee of Hope 9:23

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In this segment from the Son Rise Morning Show on Sacred Heart Radio, Fr. Frank Donio, S.A.C. continues the series about the Jubilee Year 2025: Pilgrims of Hope. A pilgrimage is a spiritual journey and travel of a person to a holy place. Pilgrimages are distinct from a vacation or a trip and are an analogy of the pursuit of Heaven on the Earthly jo…

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Blogcast: Look Up, Set Out, and Give 6:30

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This blogcast explores “Look Up, Set Out, and Give" written by Kate Fowler and read by Tom Carani. In this blog post, Kate recalls the example of the Magi and encourages us to keep our head held up and our eyes on our goal of deeper relationship with Christ. This Incarnation is awe-inspiring. So awe-inspiring, in fact, that it even draws strangers.…

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Sleep in Heavenly Peace - John Peters KOC #1466 51:52

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New Year! New Content! Tune into Faith in Action at 9 a.m., Monday, Jan. 6, on Siouxland Catholic Radio 88.1 FM. Host Joanne Fox features the incredible outreach of Sleep in Heavenly Peace, which builds and delivers beds for kids ages 3-17. This program replays at 7 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 11. Joanne Fox starts the episode by chatting with John Peters …

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Sleep in Heavenly Peace - January 6, 2025 22:25

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New Year! New Content! Tune into Faith in Action at 9 a.m., Monday, Jan. 6, on Channel 88.1FM. Host Joanne Fox features the incredible outreach of Sleep in Heavenly Peace, which builds and delivers beds for kids ages 3-17. This program replays at 7 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 11. Faith in Action is brought to you by Mary's Choice, a Sioux City Pregnancy Re…

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Blogcast: Ready Our Hearts 2:05

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This blogcast explores “Ready Our Hearts" written and read by Fr. Frank S. Donio, S.A.C. In this blog post, Fr. Frank encourages us to prepare our hearts for the coming of Christ at Christmas time. Christmas approaches. We are nearly through our Advent waiting. What has this time been for us? As we enter the joyful season of celebration of the Inc…

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Son Rise Morning Show 12/18/2024: Fr. Frank Donio, S.A.C. on Pilgrimages in the Jubilee Year 10:34

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In this segment from the Son Rise Morning Show on Sacred Heart Radio, Fr. Frank Donio, S.A.C. continues the series about the Jubilee Year 2025: Pilgrims of Hope. A pilgrimage is a spiritual journey and travel of a person to a holy place. Pilgrimages are distinct from a vacation or a trip and are an analogy of the pursuit of Heaven on the Earthly jo…

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Rhett Ruehle 40:53

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Joanne Fox interviews Rhett Ruehle of Ruehle Family Chiropractic and how his faith impacts his life and career. Faith in Action is brought to you by Mary's Choice, a Sioux City Pregnancy Resource Center. You can tune into this episode on Monday, December 16 at 9am on Siouxland Catholic Radio 88.1 FM. This program replays at 7 p.m. on Saturday, Dec.…

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St. Gregory Recovery Center 46:44

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Support the show Contact Siouxland Catholic Radio 88.1 FM: Email us at [email protected] Send us a message via Facebook or Instagram Listen to Siouxland Catholic Radio Anywhere and Everywhere! On-air at 88.1 FM, Online, And the Siouxland Catholic Radio App (TuneIn app, Apple App or Google Play stores). Help Siouxland Catholic Radio keep bringin…

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Blogcast: Let all Mortal Flesh Keep Silence 3:05

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This blogcast explores “Let All Mortal Flesh Keep Silence" written and read by Jonathan Sitko. In this blog post, Jonathan reflects on the popular Advent hymn and it’s connection to the Nativity of Christ. As a brief refresher, it is a song whose lyrics are based on the Divine Liturgy of St. James and has been used as a hymn in Greek since around t…

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St. Gregory 46:44

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Host Joanne Fox interviews Alexis Thompson and David Swanson with St. Gregory Recovery Center. This episode airs on Monday, December 9th at 9am and replays on Saturday, December 14th at 7pm. The show is sponsored by Mary's Choice. Support the show Contact Siouxland Catholic Radio 88.1 FM: Email us at [email protected] Send us a message via Face…

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Son Rise Morning Show 12/04/2024: Fr. Frank Donio, S.A.C. on Pilgrims and Pilgrimages 8:07

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In this segment from the Son Rise Morning Show on Sacred Heart Radio, Fr. Frank Donio, S.A.C. continues the series about the Jubilee Year 2025: Pilgrims of Hope. A pilgrimage is a spiritual journey and travel of a person to a holy place. Pilgrimages are distinct from a vacation or a trip and are an analogy of the pursuit of Heaven on the Earthly jo…