It's Halloween!  Is it safe for Catholics to partake in this day?  Doesn't this day have religious roots?  Morning Light invites Fr. Greg Vance to clear up some of the confusion surrounding All Hallows Eve.  Fr. Vance is not only the Chaplain of Bishop Kelly High School but also one of the exorcists for the Diocese of Boise, so who better to talk to about regarding the topic?!

     "Eating the Scroll" is the title of THIS episode of Cooking With Scripture - a weekly segment of Morning Light hosted by Chef Lou Aaron, owner of the Westside Drive-In and a Deacon at Our Lady of the Rosary parish in east Boise - providing you with the most delicious Bible study you'll ever hear on the radio!

     On this All Hallows Eve, Alanna Burg & Leslie Jercha from the Idaho Lay Dominicans stop by Morning Light to discuss All Saints and All Souls Day, more specifically - Dominican Saints - some you've heard of and perhaps some are a bit more obscure.

     Tammy Emerich, Superintendent of Idaho Catholic Schools, calls into Morning Light to talk about the high quality all of the schools in our Diocese are striving for.

     Due to November 1st coming soon, Morning Light recognizes All Saints Catholic Parish in Lewiston as our Parish of the Week.  We pull out an interview with Fr. Joshua Falce from January of this year during a "Vocations Focus" segment to shed light on his journey to the priesthood and some his current responsibilities to the parish.

     Passionately Pro-Life Advocate Emily Naugle stops by Morning Light to share her testimony of how God has worked through her life and led her to the pro-life movement.

     The Knights enter the 2023 4A State Football Playoffs as the #2 seed.  Bishop Kelly hosted the Burley Bobcats on Oct. 27th at Nick Ysursa Field for the opening round game. BK picks up the 48-12 win and advances to the quarterfinal round where they'll face Emmett on Nov. 3rd.

     Serenity, Ben and Athena from the Treasure Valley Teens 4 Life stop by Morning Light to share details of their upcoming Dance/Fundraiser.

     Morning Light talks with Nick Pettinger, Programs Director for the Idaho State Knights of Columbus, about the many wonderful programs offered to parishes across our Diocese through the Knights.

     Morning Light welcomes back Ralph May, Executive Director of the Society of St. Vincent de Paul SW Idaho, with some updates on current activities.

     October is the month of the Guardian Angels.  Cathryn Gardner, Music Director at Our Lady of the Rosary, stops by Morning Light to share these three musical selections:

Guardian Angel: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dztAlhXNPNA

Songs of the Angels: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PZlXIq-qd7g

Hymn of the Cherubim: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OPlK5HwFxcw

     Jay Wonacott, Director of Marriage & Family Life for the Diocese of Boise, joins Morning Light to continue his series on the paragraphs in the Catechism pertaining to marriage. Today, CCC #1630 on "Consent to Marry."  Also, updates on a couple of upcoming events - the Live Giving Wounds Retreat and the special Anniversary Mass.

Morning Light welcomes back Fr. Nathan Dail, Vocations Director for the Diocese of Boise, talking about our seminarians plus what's happening at Bronco Catholic on the Boise State campus.

     Salt & Light Catholic Radio now presents “The Bread of the Presence” as Sister Beverly from Marymount Hermitage helps us unlock the secrets of the Last Supper.  Based on the book “Jesus and the Jewish Roots of the Eucharist” by Dr. Brant Pitre, Sister Beverly helps us to understand why the Eucharist is so important to our Catholic faith.  Today’s episode will be the conclusion of this 4-part study and features readings from the Gospel of Matthew.  To learn more about the ministry of Sister Beverly, please visit the website: www.Marymount-Hermitage.org 

     Man Cave is a weekly segment of Morning Light hosted by Pat King & David Fortin.  Today, Jay Goodman returns to discuss the importance of both spiritual AND physical health.

     Teresa Zepeda returns to Morning Light with Faith & Feasts.  After a quick peek at the feast days coming up over the next 7 days, she talks about how to incorporate candles into your domestic church.

     Catholic Counseling is a weekly segment of Morning Light where we've assembled a panel of experts to help Catholics maintain good mental health.  Today, Sarah Lynch - counselor at St. Mark’s School - presents today’s topic:  "How to Talk to Kids When The News Is Scary"

     Chef Lou Aaron is renting a car in Italy with spotty WiFi so rather than roll the dice, Morning Light jumped in the Way Back Machine and retrieved this tasty nugget from Oct. 27, 2020 - a yummy lesson about David & Goliath - during a BEST of Cooking With Scripture!

     Josh Andrus & Pam Jaszkowiak from the Idaho Lay Dominicans join Morning Light today to talk about “Human Community” as we continue our series on Part 3 of the Catechism  (CCC #1877 - 1896)

     Morning Light welcomes Fr. German Osario, Rector of St. John’s Cathedral, to the show to discuss a special project at Gowen Field.  Plus, Father also talks about his responsibilities as Rector versus a Pastor from his previous assignments.

     Morning Light welcomes back Camille Pauley, President and Co-founder of Healing the Culture. One of the keynote speakers during the recent Brick by Brick event, Camille talked about the 4 keys to happiness but due to time was unable to cover #4. She shares that and other thoughts with our listeners today!

7     The Bishop Kelly Knights are the 2023 4A SIC Champions as they secure an undefeated season after a 36-7 win over the Skyview Hawks on Senior 10Night at Nick Ysursa Field.

Morning Light introduces you to Heather Lawless, Founder of The Reliance Center & Reliance Ministries based in Lewiston, Idaho.

Dcn. Scott Pearhill, Editor of the Idaho Catholic Register, stops by Morning Light to walk us through the latest issue hot off the press!

     Every other Friday, Morning Light presents Catholic Book Club!  Today, Charles Fraune moderates as he shares his book - "Slaying Dragons - What Exorcists See and What We Should Know.” Just in time for Halloween, how can we protect our children from dabbling in the occult and what should Catholics know about spiritual warfare? 

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     During our weekly "Sacred Music" segment, Morning Light talks with Kris Foster, Music Director from St. Mark’s, talking about why we should pray the rosary.  Her music selection is a version of the Prayer of St. Francis called “Make Me a Channel.”  

Fr. Edouard Marot of the Archbishop of Brussels and Alicia Beauvisage of Paris stop by Morning Light to talk about their tour of Boise parishes this week, sharing the Consecration to the Sacred Heart of Jesus.

     Vocations Focus can be heard the 1st & 3rd Thursday of each month as a part of Morning Light.  Today, Jim & Mary Ellen Nourse visit with MaryLou Molitor about "Ten Ways to Help Promote Vocations."