Today is a BONUS edition of Catholic Book Club and our guest moderator was introduced to the Morning Light audience in a 2-part interview during Man Cave. He has since released a new book entitled “You’re a Miracle: My Story of Alcoholism, Miraculous Healing, and God's Infinite Power and Love” - we welcome Joe McGivney back to the show!  Learn more about Joe and purchase the book at his website: https://www.joemcgivney.com  He was also interviewed by Eddie Trask - watch that video here:  https://youtu.be/Q2cgsyYBFe4?si=2pV155Eq4B8bV-Pp 

     "Man Cave" is a weekly segment of Morning Light hosted by Pat King & David Fortin. Today, the guys launch a 6-part series on G.R.O.W.T.H.  The "G" stands for "Gratitude" as they discuss what each is grateful for and how Catholic men can take a daily inventory of what God blesses us with with every breath we take.  Next week, "R" is for "Reconciliation" and will feature special guest, author of the book "Confession All" - Eddie Trask!

     "Faith & Feasts" is a weekly segment of Morning Light hosted by Teresa Zepeda. Today, she takes a look at the intentions of Pope Francis for the month of February, a rundown of the saints and feast days we get to celebrate over this coming week, and then we shine the spotlight on  today's Saint - John Bosco!

     "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, from St. Mark's Catholic School, Counselor Sarah Lynch talks about bullying - the different types, what parents should look out for and how they should properly react.

     "Cooking With Scripture" is 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. Today, while our co-hosts enjoy a healthy bowl of mustard greens, red peppers and onions...Deacon Lou talks about the many times Jesus used the tiny mustard seed to teach about the Kingdom.

     Alanna Burg & Mike Turner from the Idaho Lay Dominicans join Morning Light today to conclude the discussion on “The Ten Commandments.”  Today - The 10th Commandment - learn more in CCC paragraphs #2534-2550.

Eric Meyer returns to Morning Light with a unique new series that looks at how our Catholic faith permeates our culture in ways you may be unaware of! Today's topic is “REMOTE CATHOLIC CHURCHES” - whether it's our Idaho priests traveling 100s of miles each weekend or celebrating Mass in Antarctica, the Great Commission is reaching all corners of the globe! 

     Morning Light presents Fr. Dominique, prior of the Fraternity of Verbum Spei, offering his "Thoughts on Theology." In Episode 2, Father talks about "The Gift of Faith."

     During our weekly "Passionately Pro-Life" segment, Morning Light talks with Heather Murphy, Development Director at the Couple to Couple League. Heather talks about the mission of Couple to Couple League and why they decided to create "Natural Plan" - an innovative new form of NFP.  Learn more at: https://learnnfp.org/natural-plan 

     Morning Light wraps up its 4-part series during National Human Trafficking Awareness & Prevention Month with Taylor Cook.  She is part of the Anti-Trafficking Task Force with the Nampa Family Justice Center.  Find out why the approach of a multi-disciplinary team of agencies is important in the realm of anti-trafficking work.  We hope this series has helped our listeners realize that human trafficking exists right here in our backyard and needs to be taken more seriously.

     Assistant Editor, Emily Woodham, fills in for Dcn. Scott Pearhill in walking Morning Light through the latest issue of the Idaho Catholic Register hot off the press.

     Today’s guest moderator of Catholic Book Club is an American author, television host and activist. He has written 5 best-selling Christian books for adults as well as 16 best-selling books for children. Anthony DeStefano joins Morning Light to talk about his latest book - “The Story of the First Easter Bunny” available through Sophia Institute Press.

https://sophiainstitute.com/product/the-story-of-the-first-easter-bunny 

Cathryn Gardner, music director of Our Lady of the Rosary parish, stops by Morning Light today to discuss African-American spirituals - some of which are familiar to us and can even be found in our Catholic hymnals. 

Wade in the Water - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7_euSS86dvE

There is a Balm in Gilead - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xa8r2SM035w

Down to the River to Pray - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y2a9hehlMH8

Welcome Table Mass - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K2HkWCi8m5g

Daniel Meola, co-founder of Life Giving Wounds, joins Morning Light today to share details about this ministry for adult children of divorced parents.  Daniel also talks about the new book published with Ignatius Press this past November.  Learn more at: https://www.lifegivingwounds.org 

     Morning Light visits with Fr. Nathan Dail & Alberto Jaramillo from Bronco Catholic about their experience at the recent SEEK event in St. Louis. Also, Father talks about some housing issues facing Catholic students at Boise State.

     Sarah Connolly from Our Lady of the Rosary joins Morning Light to share details about a new ministry - Mary’s Meals - and how you can help. Other parishes or small groups should consider the challenge of raising money to feed 40 kids during the 40 days of Lent. For just $25.20, you can feed a child one meal per day in their place of learning for 1 year!  

     "Man Cave" is a weekly segment of Morning Light hosted by Pat King and David Fortin. Today, the guys ask "What is Truth?" before they launch into a 6-part series based on the word G.R.O.W.T.H.  Next week's show will discuss "G" for Gratitude.

     "Faith & Feasts" is a weekly segment of Morning Light hosted by Teresa Zepeda. Today, she looks at some of the great Saints we get to celebrate in the coming week as well as suggestions on how to honor them best.  Then, Teresa spotlights today's feast for St. Francis de Sales.

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     This "Blast From the Past" is taken from the Morning Light audio archives - a year ago on this day - from a Financial Fitness segment with Stephen Stech at Capital Financial Solutions, talking about women in the world of money & finances.

     "Cooking With Scripture" is 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. Today, while our co-hosts feast on a plate of dried fruits, nuts and toast in honor of a Jewish celebration, Chef shares readings from Leviticus and tells us how we should "proclaim the Gospel" with great energy.

     Josh Andrus & John Keenan from the Idaho Lay Dominicans join Morning Light to continue the discussion on “The Ten Commandments”  Today - the 9th Commandment … where you can learn more in CCC paragraphs #2514 - #2533.

     Dr. Scott French, one of the Directors of The Magis Center, joins Morning Light today to remind us of how and why Fr. Spitzer created this institute that focuses on both faith AND science (not either/or)  Dr. French is also a keynote speaker for the upcoming Idaho Catholic Men's Conference.

     Morning Light presents “Thoughts on Theology” as Fr. Dominique Fraure, the Prior of the Fraternity of Verbum Spei, offers his reflections to a wide variety of topics.  From Mary to metaphysics, Fr. Dominique is ready to offer HIS…“Thoughts on Theology.”  This is Episode #1 entitled "Our Intelligence."  To learn more about the Fraternity of Verbum Spei, or the Monastery of Our Lady of Ephesus, visit their website: www.vsboise.org

     "Passionately Pro-Life" is a weekly segment of Morning Light where we talk about everything from womb to tomb.  Today, our guest Megan Wold shares her thoughts on Saturday's Respect Life Rally and pro-life issues being discussed in the current Idaho Legislative Session.

The Mass for Life recorded January 20, 2024 from the Cathedral of St. John the Evangelist in downtown Boise. Celebrant - Bishop Peter Christensen with concelebrants Fr. German Osario and Fr. Tim Segert with help from Dcn. Derrick O'Neill.

     January is National Human Trafficking Awareness & Prevention Month.  Morning Light is doing our part by raising awareness that this is not a "big city" problem but rather going on in our own backyard!  Today, Kevin Zielinski, Program Manager of the Idaho Anti-Trafficking Coalition, shares stats and stories of how vulnerable people are being taken advantage of in Idaho.

     Paul Ford joins Morning Light today to talk about Catholic education. He shares the story of a Supreme Court ruling regarding Catholic Education and how the Knights of Columbus got involved in this historical decision. This is the case about the Society of Sisters of the Holy Names of Jesus and Mary, and the U.S. Supreme Court ruling on June 1, 1925, against an Oregon law requiring children to attend public schools which was ruled unconstitutional. This ruling was important since the Oregon law was primarily intended to eliminate parochial schools.

     Morning Light welcomes back Ralph May, Executive Director from the Society of St. Vincent de Paul of SW Idaho.  Today, we re-visit "Cookies for Corrections" after the article in the Idaho Catholic Register came out late last week.  Also, an in-depth look at their Career Development work inside and outside Boise prisons.  Finally, you're encouraged to begin your "spring cleaning" early and bring good quality donations of clothing and household goods to SVdP Thrift Stores.

     During our weekly "Sacred Music" segment, Morning Light talks with Kris Foster, Music Director of St. Mark's Catholic Community in Boise.  The Third Sunday in Ordinary Time has been designated Word of God Sunday and she describes what will be different at Mass this weekend.

     Christian Welp from the Diocese of Boise visits with Morning Light regarding some political issues in the current Idaho Legislative session that may be of interest to Catholic voters.

    Why should Catholics be pro-life?  With the Idaho Respect Life Mass and March coming up this Saturday and the Day of Prayer for the Legal Protection of Unborn Children on the 22nd, Fr. Justin Brady from St. Paul's delves deeper into this subject during "The Catholic Attic" - a montly catechesis lesson heard during Morning Light.

     "Man Cave" is a weekly segment of Morning Light with local host Pat King and, from Spirit of Truth Radio Arts, David Fortin.  Today, part 2 of their interview with Dcn. Dave Imhof regarding the new COR program offered by the Knights of Columbus.

     Faith & Feasts is a weekly segment of Morning Light hosted by Teresa Zepeda.  On today's segment: 1) How long can we leave up our Christmas tree & decor?  2) Who are the Saints coming up in the next 7 days and how can we celebrate them?  3) How can we properly observe the Holy Name of Jesus?

     "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, from Cornerstone Psychological Associates in Boise, we welcome back Matt talking about "Misery and Mercy."

     "Cooking With Scripture" is 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.  Chef could not be with us this morning due to some unforeseen car trouble so we have his "Best of" segment from Jan. 24, 2023 talking about hummus.

     Alanna Burg & Pam Jaszkowiak from the Idaho Lay Dominicans join Morning Light to continue the discussion on “The Ten Commandments.”  Today - the 8th Commandment … which is encompassed in the Catechism of the Catholic Church in paragraphs #2464 - #2513.

     Eric Meyer returns to Morning Light with a unique new series that looks at how our Catholic faith permeates our culture in ways you may be unaware of!  Today's topic is food & drink...while many know beer & pretzels were invented by monks, do you know the origin of the crescent roll?  Do you know the Catholic backstory to Jagermeister liquor?  How did the Filet O'Fish sandwich come to be?  Tune in and enjoy today's stories!

     Morning Light interviews Catherine Glenn Foster, M.A. and J.D. -  keynote speaker for this Saturday’s Respect Life Rally. Learn more about her work at her website, where you'll find articles she's written in the pro-life arena:  www.CatherineGlennFoster.com  

As Morning Light continues our month-long series on National Human Trafficking Awareness Month, our next guest is Deborah Kraft, Chair of the Canyon County Anti-Trafficking Task Force. They have an event coming up January 18th at the Caldwell Police Dept. with guest speaker Officer Gomez.  The event is free but please register by Email:  ccattaskforce@gmail.com or the phone number is 208-453-1819

     Morning Light welcomes back Dcn. Scott Pearhill, Editor of the Idaho Catholic Register, to walk us through the latest issue hot off the press.  This is the Year in Review edition, featuring the Top Ten stories of 2023.  Plus, news about the upcoming Idaho Catholic Men's Conference, a beautiful story about open adoption, and an important story about how changes to the U.S. immigration laws could impact our foreign-born priests in the Diocese of Boise.

     Morning Light presents another "Catholic Book Club" segment - today, our moderator is Dr. Ray Guarendi from EWTN's The Doctor Is In.  Dr. Ray shares details about his latest book: Standing Strong: Good Discipline Makes Great Teens available through Sophia Institute Press.  Look for it in your Catholic book store, by clicking the link below, or go to www.DrRay.com to get a signed copy!

https://sophiainstitute.com/product/standing-strong 

     During our weekly "Sacred Music" segment, Morning Light welcomes back John Vitz from Angelus Music…talking today about God, our Father.  John shares his version of the PATER NOSTER  https://vimeo.com/201160259 

     Also, he spotlights St. Joseph and his role as a father to Christ. John shares about his Consecration to Saint Joseph, using the great book by Father Don Calloway.  Finally, we'll pay tribute to Joseph with my song JOSEPH, sung by Jake Ineck.  https://vimeo.com/738844869 

     Jay Wonacott, Director of Marriage & Family Life for the Diocese of Boise, joins Morning Light to talk about today being National Human Trafficking Awareness Day. Plus, a look at the upcoming Respect Life Mass, March and Rally on Saturday, January 20th. Finally, we continue our series on the paragraphs in the Catechism pertaining to marriage with CCC #1633 & 1634 discussing "mixed marriages" between Catholics and non-Catholics.

     Morning Light welcomes back Alberto Jaramillo from Bronco Catholic. Today, he shares his experiences from the recent SEEK event in St. Louis.

     Christian Welp from the Diocese of Boise joins Morning Light today to share details about "The Chosen" interfaith celebration coming to the Ford Idaho Center on Saturday, February 10th with two shows at 2:00pm and 7:00pm. Admission is free but you must have a ticket.  Learn more at the website:  https://comeevents.org 

     "Man Cave" is a weekly segment of Morning Light hosted by Pat King & David Fortin. Today, part 1 of their discussion with Dcn. Dave Imhof about the new COR program offered through the Knights of Columbus.

     "Faith & Feasts" is a weekly segment of Morning Light hosted by Teresa Zepeda. Today, after she goes over the saints to celebrate over the next 7 days, Teresa discusses ideas on how grandparents can share their Catholic Faith with their grandchildren even when their grandchildren’s parents have prevented them from doing so.

     "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, from Cornerstone Psychological Associates in Boise, we welcome back Kathy Edwards…checking in today on those New Year's Resolutions.  How are they going?  She gives us a little review of setting realistic goals and making small continuous improvements that will probably be helpful right about now.

     "Cooking With Scripture" is 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.  Today, while our co-hosts enjoy some delicious beef skewers with rice & tzatziki sauce, Dcn. Lou talks about ancient kitchens that have been discovered and how they coincide with Scripture readings.

     John Keenan & Pamila Jaskowiak from the Idaho Lay Dominicans join Morning Light today to discuss the 7th Commandment.  You may be surprised about just how much of our life falls under "Thou Shall Not Steal."

     Dr. Scott French, one of the Directors at The Magis Center, joins Morning Light today to continue our discussion on modern Eucharistic Miracles. 

     Morning Light searched the audio archives to bring you this Blast From the Past.  A “best of” Parish Nursing segment from Jan. 13, 2022 when Gina Schmidt talked about January being National Blood Donor Month.

     Morning Light welcomes back "Passionately Pro-Life" advocate, Emily Naugle, to discuss a couple of news stories from last year and a look ahead at the Life Mass and March for Life in Boise coming up on January 20.

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     Stanlynne Mixayphone joins Morning Light today to launch a 4-part series as January is National Human Trafficking Awareness Month. She is a Trained Volunteer Ambassador of Hope for Shared Hope International. This is part 2 of our discussion.

     Stanlynne Mixayphone joins Morning Light today to launch a 4-part series as January is National Human Trafficking Awareness Month. She is a Trained Volunteer Ambassador of Hope for Shared Hope International. 

      Morning Light talks with Ralph May, Executive Director from the Society of St. Vincent de Paul of SW Idaho. Today, he shares the results from the recent "Avenues for Hope" fundraiser, where they were 3rd in the state for both number of donations and amount collected!  We also talk about the growth and ministry going on inside our area prisons.

     As we prepare for Epiphany, some one who is popping up in our daily readings is John the Baptist.  During today's "Sacred Music" segment of Morning Light, Ken Jercha from Holy Apostles performs some new verses to the classic "Ready the Way."

     MaryLou Molitor stops by Morning Light today to offer some "Political Potpourri" as the 2024 Idaho Legislative Session begins on Monday, January 8th after Governor Little's State of the State Address.

     "Vocations Focus" is heard on the first and third Thursday of each month as part of Morning Light.  Today, part 1 of an interview conducted by Mary Ellen Nourse with Bishop Daniel Mueggenborg from the Diocese of Reno, NV.

     The Catholic Attic is a montly catechesis lesson on Morning Light provided by Fr. Justin Brady.  This "best of" offering is from March 17, 2023 as Father discusses how to properly discern voices. What is from God, what is from the evil one and what is our own pride trying to make something happen?

     During this episode of Man Cave, Pat King & David Fortin discuss the upcoming Idaho Catholic Men's Conference taking place on Feb. 3rd at Holy Apostles Catholic Church in Meridian.  Register now at www.IdahoCatholicMen.org

     "Faith & Feasts" is a weekly segment of Morning Light hosted by Teresa Zepeda.  Today, she shares ideas on how to continue our Christmas celebration as well as observing the upcoming Epiphany and the Baptism of the Lord.

     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, from Cornerstone Psychological Associates in Boise, Dr. Joe Lipetzky talks about teaching children "modesty" based on the book "Character Building" by David Isaacs.

https://www.amazon.com/Character-Building-Parents-Teachers-2001-04-10/dp/B01K04OC2M 

     Cooking with Scripture is a weekly segment of Morning Light hosted by Chef Lou Aaron, owner of Westside Drive-In and a Deacon at Our Lady of the Rosary parish in east Boise.  Chef couldn't be with us today so we offer this "Best of" segment from Jan. 4 of 2022 which covered the topic of Epiphany.  With a New Year upon us, what "star" will YOU choose to follow?

     Morning Light welcomes back the Idaho Lay Dominicans to kick off our first live show of 2024!  Josh Andrus & Pam Jaszkowiak talk about the Sixth Commandment - learn more between paragraphs 2331 and 2359 in the Catechism of the Catholic Church.