Jane Collins & Sally Morrisroe

Kirstin Heffner & Gail Vincent

     Morning Light welcomes back Pat King for the new "Bountiful Harvest" segment. Pat shares his history in landscaping and how working in the great outdoors has impacted his faith journey. 

     Morning Light welcomes back Pat King and Eddie Trask for another segment of "Man Cave." The cavemen continue their dive into the Catechism and discuss the importance of Catholic Radio, being that it is the first day of the Spring Pledge Drive. 

     Morning Light welcomes Board President Keith Pettyjohn and Station Manager Diana Tetreault as they launch the first day of the 2023 Spring Pledge Drive!

     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 Dr. Joe Lipetzky…talking about how to teach your kids generosity.

     Leslie Jercha & Anita Moore from the Idaho Lay Dominicans join Morning Light to continue their series on Formation of Moral Conscience.  More specifically, talking about how to choose in accordance with one’s conscience.  To go deeper, read paragraphs 1786 and 1787 in the Catechism of the Catholic Church.  Also, Romans 1:19.

     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, being so close to St. Patrick's Day, Chef brings us the traditional corned beef dinner and explains the true meaning of the word "cabbage."

     Morning Light welcomes back the Executive Director of Mission at St. Augustine’s at the University of Idaho, and author of the book “The Catholic Company Man”- Eric Meyer!  Today, Chapter 8 entitled “Waffle House.”

     Cathleen Booth from Rachel’s Vineyard joins Morning Light this morning to talk about the upcoming retreat on May 5th.

     Morning Light celebrates the Parish of the Week - St. Mary's parish in Boise's North End.  We play back an interview from last year's Spring Pledge Drive with Fr. John Worster, pastor of St. Mary's.

     Priscilla's Porch is a weekly segment of Morning Light, discussing issues that affect Catholic women in today's culture.

"Greenlee is Growing" by Anthony DeStefano

     Morning Light talks with Dcn. Gene Fadness, Editor of the Idaho Catholic Register, about the latest edition hot off the press!

     Morning Light offers up this "Best of" episode of Sacred Music.  This encore is from Jaime Thietten back on Feb. 25, 2021 talking about Lenten Music.

     Alberto Jaramillo returns to Morning Light for the next installment of Seminarian Spotlight.  Today, we discuss how married couples can help foster the idea of religious life in their children.

     Eric Meyer joins Morning Light once again - not only is he "The Catholic Company Man," he also serves as the Executive Director of Mission at St. Augustine’s at the University of Idaho.  Today, talking about rolling your Catholic faith into college choice.

     Morning Light introduces a new segment - "The Bountiful Harvest."  To kick it off, Dr. Ryan Hanning shares his family's story about leaving life in the big city to homestead in northern Tennessee. Learn how his 10 kids all lend a hand on the farm.

     Faith & Feasts is a weekly segment of Morning Light hosted by Teresa Zepeda.  Today, she gives us an overview of feast days for the next two weeks.  Then, today's topic - “Avoiding the Pitfall of Lent…Self-improvement.”  Let's not turn inward and focus on ourselves during Lent but rather turn to Christ and offer our sufferings and sacrifices for the sake of others.

   Man Cave is a weekly segment of Morning Light hosted by Pat King & Eddie Trask.  This week, as they continue their journey through the Catechism of the Catholic Church, they cover paragraphs 441-445 on the topic of "The Only Son of God."

     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, Matt from Cornerstone Psychological Associates joins us to talk about taking the ego out of Lent.

     Mike Turner & Alanna Burg from the Idaho Lay Dominicans, join Morning Light to continue their series on “Conscience” - more specifically today - part 2 of the Formation of Conscience.

     "Cooking With Scripture" is a weekly segment of Morning Light hosted by Chef Lou Aaron. Chef could not be with us this morning.  This Best of segment talks about pistachios.

     It's another Magis Monday as Morning Light talks with Dr. Scott French, one of the Directors at The Magis Center, to continue our discussion on faith AND science.

     Morning Light welcomes back Passionately Pro-Life advocate, Emily Naugle, to gives us an update on the "March" for Life presentations at St. Mark's every Wednesday evening.

     Morning Light presents a new segment - POW!  Or, "Parish of the Week."  To help kick off this new edition to the program, Dcn. Scott Tverdy from Immaculate Conception in Buhl.

    Priscilla's Porch is a weekly segment on Morning Light hosted by Bizzy Schorr.

     Morning Light chats with Kacy Elguezabal, Marketing Manager from the Society of St. Vincent de Paul of SW Idaho, about the following:

-Idaho’s Best Voting

-"Neighbors in Need" Podcast

-Nominations are open for SVDPS Volunteer of the Year!

     Morning Light talks with Dan Donaldson, Vice President of the Catholic Men's Leadership Alliance, sponsor of a Heroic Men Summit on March 11th from 10am to 12noon Mountain time.  This free, virtual, event brings together Dr. Edward Sri, Bishop Andrew Cozzens, and John Michael Lucido to share how the Eucharist is our source of transformation and power. Register online at heroicmen.com 

In this final episode of, "Backstories of the Bible," Maureen tells Trinity about the miracles recorded in the Old and New Testaments, what they might mean, and how they are similar or different. Thank you for joining us for this series, we look forward to new and exciting shows in the future!

     On our weekly sacred music segment, Morning Light welcomes back Ken Jercha to discuss the following: 1) Music in prayer, praise, liturgy, versus meditation  2) Christian vs. Eastern meditation  3) Vocal vs. instrumental music in meditation  

<<”Life” by Angèle Dubeau>>

     "Vocations Focus" is hear the 1st & 3rd Thursday of each month as part of Morning Light.  Today, Mary Ellen Nourse join us in-studio talking with…Mother Mary Paul and Sister Mary Agnes from the Sisters of Divine Grace! 

     Jay Wonacott, Director of Marriage & Family Life for the Diocese of Boise, joins Morning Light to continue his series on the Sacrament of Marriage as written in the Catechism of the Catholic Church.  Today, we focus on paragraphs 1603 and 1604.

     Morning Light welcomes special guest - Fr. Doug Grandon - National Chaplain for FOCUS.  Fr. Doug is in Boise for an amazing event taking place at St. John’s Cathedral - a parish mission on Eucharistic Revival. 

LINK:  https://www.focus.org/missionaries/fr-doug-grandon 

     Teresa Zepeda couldn’t be with us today so Morning Light offers us this BEST of segment from March 4, 2020 when Hope & Brian discussed the Spiritual Works of Mercy.

     Man Cave is a weekly segment on Morning Light.  Today, Pat King and Eddie Trask are joined by special guest (and former-co-host) Josh Dickson to continue our journey through the Catechism of the Catholic Church.  Today, paragraphs 1422-1424 on penance and reconciliation. 

     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 Dr. Joe Lipetzky…kicking off a series on virtues, specifically today the virtue of generosity. (A good one to focus on during Lent!)

     Morning Light welcomes Leslie Jercha and Pamila Jaskowiak from the Idaho Lay Dominicans, continuing their series on conscience.  Today, part 1 of “Formation of Conscience.”

     Cooking With Scripture is a weekly segment of Morning Light.  Chef Lou Aaron could not be with us this morning so we offer you this "Best of" segment from March 3, 2020 talking about CELERY!

     Morning Light welcomes back the Executive Director of Mission at St. Augustine’s at the University of Idaho, and author of the book “The Catholic Company Man”- Eric Meyer!  Today, Chapter 7 - “286 Slides”…talking about market research.

     Morning Light kicks off a Marvelous Monday with Gabi Boyland, NFP Instructor, talking with us today about the March events at St. Mark’s - “March for Life.”  One of which takes place on March 8 at 6:30pm at Donoghue Hall about Natural Family Planning. 

     Morning Light talks with Sarah Wier, FOCUS Program Director (South).  We talked with Sarah during our Fall Pledge Drive and found out she’s involved with FOCUS, so we wanted to invite her back to share the story!

     Priscilla's Porch is a weekly segment of Morning Light hosted by Bizzy Schorr.

     Today on Catholic Book Club, Morning Light chats with author Anthony DeStefano about his new book - "Greenlee is Growing." Greenlee is a young girl of three, in the flowering springtime of life, and this book follows her through the seasons of her life.

https://www.amazon.com/Greenlee-Growing-Anthony-DeStefano/dp/0593577965 

     Morning Light welcomes back Dcn. Gene Fadness, Editor of the Idaho Catholic Register, with the latest edition hot off the press.

In this week's session, Maureen and Trinity reflect on the stories of some characters of the Old Testament that had some major zero to hero moments.

In this week's session, Maureen and Trinity wrap up from last week as they talk about some biblical figures that had a tough time. Their journey took them from zero to hero multiple times, but their stories are pact full of lessons for us.

     During our weekly "Sacred Music" segment, Morning Light talks to Cathryn Gardner, Music Director for Our Lady of the Rosary parish.  In honor of the beginning of our Lenten journey, Cathryn goes through songs that describe journeys: 

     Morning Light conducts our monthly chat with Fr. Nathan Dail, Director of Vocations for the Diocese of Boise.  Today's topic - the importance of building a sense of community among young adults and how Bronco Catholic is doing that through weekly talks, dinners, presentations, etc.  Sign up for the newsletter so you don't miss out on any of the fun!

https://www.broncocatholic.org/newsletter

     Morning Light welcomes back Christian Welp from the Diocese of Boise.  Mr. Welp is in the trenches during the Idaho State Legislative sessions so he has his finger on the pulse of the political topics that effect Catholics in the Gem State.  Tune in and learn more about the current battles being waged at the Statehouse.

     Morning Light interviews Tammy Loe, Foundress of the North Idaho Catholic Youth Camp.  Tammy shares how this camp came to be and out of that - what she strives to provide children every summer.  To learn more about this year's camp, you can visit her website:  https://nicyc.org 

     Faith & Feasts is a weekly segment of Morning Light hosted by Teresa Zepeda.  Today is Ash Wednesday, so Teresa lists the ways one can obtain a plenary indulgence during Lent.  Have your paper and pencil ready to jot down some notes!

     Man Cave is a weekly segment of Morning Light hosted by Pat King and Eddie Trask.  As they continue their journey through the Catechism of the Catholic Church, today they focus on paragraphs 309 and 310 which discuss why God allows evil in the world.

     Catholic Counseling is a weekly segment of Morning Light where we've assembled a panel of experts to help Catholic maintain good mental health.  Today, from Cornerstone Psychological Associates in Boise, Kathy Edwards talks about forgiveness.

     Morning Light welcomes back John Keenan & Anita Moore from the Idaho Lay Dominicans to continue their series on “Formation of Moral Conscience.”  Today, more specifically, “What is Conscience?”

     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 Boise.  Today is Mardi Gras so Chef brings us Gumbo and gets us prepared for Lent.

    In the opening round of the District 1AD2 boys basketball tournament, St. John Bosco Academy defeated the Highland Huskies by a final score of 67-51.

   Morning Light talks with Dr. Scott French, one of the Directors at The Magis Center, continuing our discussion on faith AND science.

     Morning Light welcomes Lori Calzaretta, Director of Special Education and Community Outreach for Cardinal Academy - formerly known as Marian Pritchett School.  Lori shares the mission of the Academy and gives us a glimpse of a day in the life of one of their students. Learn more at:  www.cardinalacademycharter.org 

     As our FOCUS in February series continues, Morning Light chats with Jessie Stokes, FOCUS missionary on the campus of Boise State University.  What has FOCUS meant to him and his spiritual life?  How did the recent SEEK23 event revive his ministry work?  Listen in and find out!

https://www.focus.org/missionaries/jesse-stokes

For this month's talk, the center was overjoyed to welcome some Carmelite sisters! One of the sisters gave an excellent meditation/reflection/inspirational talk on the love of God, how we cannot even start to understand how much He loves us, and how He merely wants to gaze upon us and surround us with joy and peace. 

     Priscilla's Porch is a weekly segment of Morning Light hosted by Bizzy Schorr.  This week - what is a "disorder" and how should we handle that as a Catholic?

     Morning Light welcomes back Mareesa Rule, Development Director from the Society of St. Vincent de Paul of SW Idaho.  Today's topics include: the recent Homeless Art Collective, the Overland Road Food Pantry and a teaser for the upcoming Summerfest in mid-June.

     Morning Light had the delightful opportunity to interview Fr. Ambrose Henley, a Benedictine monk from the UK. He is visiting the Fraternity of Verbum Spei and shares with us his Catholic background plus how he met Fr. Dominique while doing mission work for St. Teresa of Calcutta!

     Morning Light welcomes back Kris Foster, Music Minister for St. Mark’s Catholic Community.  Today, Kris shares facts about St. Valentine (all 3 of them!) then we share her tender song, "Love Endures” off of the Grateful CD.

     Vocations Focus is heard the 1st and 3rd Thursday of each month during Morning Light.  Today, Jim & Mary Ellen Nourse join us in-studio along with…Andrew Furphy, Director of Youth & Young Adult Evangelization for the Diocese of Boise, to talk about the upcoming Idaho Catholic Youth Conference (ICYC).

     Morning Light was overjoyed to have Dcn. Harold Burke-Sivers on the show today!  We recently watched his video regarding Black Lives Matter https://youtu.be/oIYCWBIWtP4 and wanted to get the Dynamic Deacon on the air to give Catholics direction on how to overcome racial bias?  Learn more about his ministry at:   www.DeaconHarold.com    Listen to his weekly radio show:  https://materdeiradio.com/category/living-stones  

     The Catholic Attic is Morning Light's monthly lesson from Fr. Justin Brady at St. Paul's, Nampa.  Today, Father tackles the topic of "Fatherlessness" and how Satan attacks the family in order to destroy humanity.

     Faith & Feasts is a weekly segment of Morning Light hosted by Teresa Zepeda.  Today, she highlights the Saints over the next 7 days leading up to Ash Wednesday.  Then, we turn our attention to the ever lovely, ever beautiful, ever saintly - Isabelle of France.

     "Man Cave" is a weekly segment of Morning Light hosted by Pat King and Eddie Trask.  Today, they continue their journey through the Catechism of the Catholic Church with Paragraphs 282 through 284 on the topic of Creation.

     Catholic Counseling is a weekly segment of Morning Light where we've assembled a panel of experts to help Catholics maintain good mental health.  With today being Valentine's Day, Matt from Cornerstone Psychological Associates in Boise talks about “Sentimentality and Love.”  When it comes to that word, is our problem with a LACK of love or our confusion about love?  Tune in and learn more!

     Morning Light welcomes back Josh Andrus from the Idaho Lay Dominicans, continuing their series on “Conscience” and today, more specifically, “The Judgement of Conscience.”

     Chef Lou Aaron could not be with Morning Light today so we offer you this "Best of" segment from February 9th, 2021 talking about WATER!

     Morning Light welcomes back the Executive Director of Mission at St. Augustine’s (University of Idaho), and author of the book “The Catholic Company Man”- Eric Meyer!  Today, Chapter 6 - "The Orthodox Cabbie" - as Eric shares some of the wisdom he's obtained over the years riding around in the back of cab.  We walk away from this segment with a new mantra - "No More Hiding!"

     During our weekly "Passionately Pro-Life" segment, Morning Light welcomes Becky Green and Kathleen Corrigan from the Bishop Kelly High School Knights for Life group.  These young ladies share their experiences from the recent March for Life in Washington DC and how that has inspired their future involvement in the pro-life movement.

     Our "FOCUS in February" series continues as Morning Light talks with Cooper Dow, a FOCUS Missionary at Idaho State University in Pocatello.  Tune in and find out how a man raised atheist found his way into the Catholic Church!

     Priscilla's Porch is a weekly segment of Morning Light hosted by Bizzy Schorr.  Today, she tackles a controversial topic - here is the document from the USCCB regarding the subject matter.

https://www.usccb.org/issues-and-action/marriage-and-family/marriage/promotion-and-defense-of-marriage/upload/Gender-Ideology-Select-Teaching-Resources.pdf

     Morning Light presents Catholic Book Club - today, Eric Sammons talks about his new book, Holiness for Everyone: The Practical Spirituality of Josemaria Escriva available through Sophia Institute Press.  Learn more at: https://www.sophiainstitute.com/products/item/holiness-for-everyone

     Morning Light welcomes back Dcn. Gene Fadness, Editor of the Idaho Catholic Register, to walk us through the latest edition hot off the press!  This issue is photo heavy in order to highlight all the festivities of Catholic Schools Week, as well as the recent Idaho Catholic Men's Conference.

This week, Trinity and Maureen dove into the Old Testament prophets and their importance to church history. Christ constantly was quoting the prophets in order to show that He was the one, so it is important to go back and see who these great men were

     Morning Light chats with Ken Jercha from Holy Apostles during our weekly Sacred Music segment.  What did the late Pope Benedict XVI have to say about sacred music?  And, the appropriate use of chant?  Plus, four music samples to share regarding the topic.

     Morning Light welcomes back Alberto Jaramillo for "Seminarian Spotlight" as we talk with one of the newest seminarians for the Diocese of Boise, Cameron Englesby.

     Morning Light talks with Christian Welp from the Diocese of Boise. As we find ourselves more than halfway through this year’s state legislative session, Christian talks about H-71, the Vulnerable Child Protection Act, which bans cross sex hormones, puberty blocking drugs and sex reassignment surgery for minors in Idaho.

     Morning Light talks with one of America’s most exciting Catholic performers - Joe Melendrez! He’s the MC for the upcoming Idaho Catholic Youth Conference (March 10-12)  Learn more about Joe's ministry and music at:  www.joemelendrez.com