Morning Light wraps up the show with our own Hope Ryan and her son, Gabe.  They share the history behind some of the better Christmas Carols to come out of America.

O Little Town of Bethlehem (Phillips Brooks - 1860s) and sung by Frank Sinatra: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7lWshYhKTm4

Go Tell It On the Mountain (arranged/published early 1900s) Sing Out Gospel Choir:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=39N_mqPT4hA

Do You Hear What I Hear? (by Noel Regney) and sung by Bing Crosby: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YdnYjKC19n4

Born on That Day by Matt Maher:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yLfmGOeS_G4

     In response to the recent publication, On the Pastoral Meaning of Blessings, from the Vatican - Fr. Caleb Vogel (Vicar General) and Dcn. Scott Pearhill (Communications Director) stop by Morning Light to offer clarification and share where Bishop Peter stands on the matter.

     Vocations Focus is heard on the 1st and 3rd Thursday of each month as part of Morning Light.  Today, Mary Ellen Nourse shares a pre-recorded interview with Fr. John Anglin, OFM who recently visited St. John's Cathedral to share details about Unbound.  www.Unbound.org to learn more.