During our weekly Sacred Music segment, Kris Foster from St. Mark's music ministry stops by Morning Light to talk about how Leap Day had its origins in the Catholic Church!  She also gives us a sneak peek at a song that will be performed on the Fifth Sunday of Lent entitled "Return to God."

     Our "Faith Community Nursing" segment returns as Morning Light talks with Cari Moodie about mental health.  St. Alphonsus is facilitating several mental health trainings over the next few months in our Diocese.  What are the signs of mental health crisis?  How can we help those struggling with anxiety or depression.  Who is the Patron Saint of mental illness? Listen in and find out!

     Morning Light presents a BONUS edition of "Vocations Focus" as Jim & Mary Ellen Nourse talk with Rhonda Gruenwald from "Vocations Ministry" - an organization that helps Dioceses across the country develop dialogue and raise awareness about vocations to the priesthood and religious life.

     Morning Light talks with Christian Welp from the Diocese of Boise about Camp John Paul II in Cascade. How did the Diocese come to own this beautiful piece of property?  Who can use the camp and how can you sign up for a spot?  What is Bishop Peter’s vision on how to use this facility for future events or retreats? Tune in and find out - the more you listen, the more you learn!

     "Man Cave" is a weekly segment of Morning Light with Pat King & David Fortin. As they continue their series on the acronym G.R.O.W.T.H. … today we are at the letter “T” is for “Trust”

     Teresa Zepeda is taking this week off from "Faith & Feasts" so Morning Light introduces you to David Ward, Founder of “Letters From the Saints.”  Listen in and find out what this ministry is all about and the inspiration behind it.  Who does the research on the various Saints before the letters are written?  What is the target age group for these letters? Tune in and see how this unique tool could be of help in your family's faith journey.  Learn more at: https://www.lettersfromthesaints.com 

     "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, we welcome back Patrick Barga from Salutaris Counseling in Grangeville!

     "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. Did you know garlic is only mentioned once in the Bible?  Do you know where? Deacon Lou lets us know while Hope & Brian enjoy a plate of asparagus topped with onions & garlic. Speaking of which - do you know what the word "asparagus" originates from?  Best tune in and find out!

     Alanna Burg & Pamila Jaszkowiak from the Idaho Lay Dominicans join Morning Light today to continue their series on St. Paul's letter to the Ephesians, specifically chapter 2, verses 1-10.

     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, can we take Sundays off during Lent? If we gave up chocolate, can we eat 10 candy bars after Mass on Sunday? If Catholicism seems complicated, Eric claims that it is! But, it's because these things are important - 2,000+ years of teaching and tradition should mean something to us today.

     Morning Light concludes our annual "FOCUS in February" series with Niru De Silva, Director of Retreats for FOCUS. Fresh off a retreat in Spokane over the weekend with members of Bronco Catholic at Boise State, Niru shares his joy of leading young adults towards an encounter with Christ.  Once considered a "NONE" (no religious affiliation), his own conversion to Catholicism has inspired him to share Christ with others.

     During our weekly "Passionately Pro-Life" segment, Morning Light talks with Camille Pauley, President and Co-founder of Healing the Culture, about a new series that’s been added to the platform called “Forbidden Discussions.”  This video series features debaters focused on Gen Z and presenting answers to the tough questions when it comes to pro-life.  Watch for yourself at: https://healingtheculture.org/forbidden-discussions 

Boys Championship:  

     St. Mark's - 47 

     St. Joseph's - 31

Co-Ed Championship:  

     Sacred Heart - 35 

     St. Mary's - 29

Girls Championship:  

     Tri-Parish - 30 

     St. Mark's - 21

     Salt & Light Catholic Radio now presents “Jesus the Bridegroom” as Sister Beverly from Marymount Hermitage shares more about this divine love story between Christ and His bride - the Church.  Based on the book by Dr. Brant Pitre, Sister Beverly helps us see the entire history of salvation - from Mount Sinai to Mount Calvary.

     Today’s episode is about the NEW Covenant and the Forgiven Bride. How readings from the Old Testament point toward the sacrifice of Jesus to unite mankind to God through an act of sacrificial worship.

     To learn more about the ministry work of Sister Beverly, please visit the website: www.Marymount-Hermitage.org 

     Dcn. Scott Pearhill, Editor of the Idaho Catholic Register, joins Morning Light to walk us through the latest issue hot off the press. This edition focuses on the 2024 Idaho Catholic Appeal while also offering great resources for your Lent. To subscribe: https://www.catholicidaho.org/communications 

     Cathryn Gardner from Our Lady of the Rosary joins Morning Light for our "Sacred Music" segment.  In honor of the healing mass this Sunday at OLR, music that can be used for…or is inspired by…healing. 

Stay With Me, Lord (based on prayer by Padre Pio)  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LKNj1IuPZYo

Be Thou My Vision  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Optrm7lF16s (Audrey Assad)

Come to the Water  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EcxRvfTC2D8

Beethoven String Quartet Op. 15 1st Movement  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Uf6bGXXM8Xg

     Morning Light welcomes back Jay Wonacott, Director of Marriage & Family Life for the Diocese of Boise, continuing his series on the paragraphs in the Catechism pertaining to marriage.

     Jim & Mary Ellen Nourse provide Morning Light with a BONUS edition of "Vocations Focus" this month with an exciting Lightning Round!  They ask the questions while Brian & Hope try to come up with the answers - how many answers will YOU get correct?

     Former Boise resident, youth ministry leader and former keynote speaker at an Idaho Catholic Mens Conference, Morning Light welcomes Sean Forrest back to the show! Sean is the founder of Haiti 180, a ministry that builds orphanages, schools and hospitals in war-torn and nature-ravaged parts of Haiti.  Learn more at www.Haiti180.com 

  "Man Cave" is a weekly segment of Morning Light, talking about ways the modern culture affects Catholic men.  Today, Pat King & David Fortin continue their series on the acronym of G.R.O.W.T.H. … today, “W” is for “Wilderness.”

     "Faith & Feasts" is a weekly segment of Morning Light hosted by Teresa Zepeda. She starts off by highlighting some of the saints and feast days over this week including St. Peter Damian, St. Polycarp and St. Gregory of Narek. Finally, a new resource for your faith life - "Letters From the Saints" where you'll receive snail mail from the superstars of the Church.  Learn more at: www.LettersFromtheSaints.com  

     "Catholic Counseling" is a weekly segment on Morning Light where we've assembled a panel of experts to help Catholics maintain good mental health.  Today, Matt for Cornerstone Psychological Associates talks about how peole see God, because the image we have of Him can affect our lives.  Who do they say I am?  Who do YOU say I am? Do we spend our time conforming our life to God or waste time conforming God to what we think He should be?

     "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 in east Boise. What was the origin of the French Dip Sandwich? Experts may say competing restaurants in the early 1900's but Chef contends the recipe is in the Book of Judges from the Old Testament!  While Hope & Brian indulge in the Cadillac of French Dips (made with Chef's famous prime rib rather than roast beef), the story unfolds of the 5-parts of in our salvation from sin.

     Morning Light welcomes back Alanna Burg & Pamila Jaszkowiak from the Idaho Lay Dominicans as they continue a series on the Letter to the Ephesians. When we see the word "therefore" in Scriture, we should ask ourselves "why is it there for?!"

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

     We continue our annual series - FOCUS in February - where each week, Morning Light talks with a missionary from one of our Idaho universities or a member of the FOCUS staff. Taylor Middleton, FOCUS missionary at Boise State University, joins us this morning to share more about her faith journey.  To support Taylor, visit her link: https://focus.org/missionaries/taylor-middleton 

     Morning Light interviews Lois Anderson, Executive Director of Oregon Right to Life, about an upcoming Pro-Life Conference on March 2nd.  Learn more and register for this event at: https://www.ortl.org/conference  

     Salt & Light Catholic Radio now presents “Jesus the Bridegroom” as Sister Beverly from Marymount Hermitage shares more about this divine love story between Christ and His bride - the Church.  Based on the book by Dr. Brant Pitre, Sister Beverly helps us see the entire history of salvation - from Mount Sinai to Mount Calvary.

     Today’s episode discusses the ratification of the covenant between God and His people. From the Book of Exodus, if we look at the God of Isreal as the Divine Bridegroom, then sin is really just spiritual adultery.

     To learn more about the ministry work of Sister Beverly, please visit the website: www.Marymount-Hermitage.org 

     Every other Friday, Morning Light gets to interview a member of the Idaho Knights of Columbus. Today, creator of our Man Cave segment, Pat King, who is also a member of the Knights Council #3086 at Our Lady of the Valley in Caldwell.  Tonight is their first Lenten Fish Fry of the year - what makes his fish so much better than others? Something called “Awesome Sauce!” Pat also heads up the COR program - tune in and find out what it is exactly and the purpose behind it.

     Morning Light welcomes a surprise guest all the way from Philadelphia!  Chris Massaro is part of a group called "Biking for Babies" - tune in and find out what it is and why he was in Boise this week. He also shares some stories about the program and the people it has touched.  To learn more, go to www.BikingForBabies.com 

     For this week's "Sacred Music" segment, Morning Light visits with Julie Carrick from Carrick Ministries and host of “We Sing Our Faith” (heard Saturday nights at 8:00pm on Salt & Light Radio) Julie now has a special feature on Friday mornings on the Guadalupe Radio Network called "Notes of Truth with Julie Carrick." She also shares details on her busy Lenten Mission schedule which is focused on her 2nd book ‘Savior & Sustenance.'  Learn more about her ministry work at the following websites:

www.juliecarrick.com

www.carrickministries.com 

     Gina Schmidt returns to Morning Light as we resurrect our Faith Community Nursing segment!  February is Heart Health Month and Gina talks about high blood pressure. What are the consequences of high blood pressure? How can we properly take our own blood pressure? Is there an actual Patron Saint of this ailment that we can ask to intercede for us?

     "Vocations Focus" is heard the first and third Thursday of each month during Morning Light. Today, Jim & Mary Ellen Nourse sit down with the "retired" Dcn. Verne Geidl from St. Augustine's in Moscow. "Retired" in the sense of that he and his wife head up the marriage prep classes at St. Augustine's!

     "The Catholic Attic" is a monthly catechesis lesson provided by Fr. Justin Brady during Morning Light.  In lieu of today being St. Valentine's Day - Father covers the topic "What is Love?"

      "Man Cave" is a weekly segment of Morning Light, talking about ways the modern culture affects Catholic men.  Today, Pat King & David Fortin continue their series on the acronym of G.R.O.W.T.H. … today, “O” is for “Others.”

     "Faith & Feasts" is a weekly segment of Morning Light hosted by Teresa Zepeda from St. Jerome's parish in the Magic Valley.  Today, after highlighting the Saints and feast days observed over the next 7 days, we talk about the origins and history behind the Stations of the Cross, as well as some different ways to observe this Lenten tradition.

     "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 to check in on our New Year's Resolutions. This makes us focus on our mindfulness - think about what you resolved and why, then explore the need behind that resolution so that you're more likely to stick to the commitment.

         "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.  In honor of Mardi Gras, Chef brings us a nice big bowl of gumbo, talks about okra and reads a scroll with Pope John XXIII's decalogue  https://www.appleseeds.org/Decalogue_John-23.htm?fbclid=IwAR3jba5rMxLBgcH31JpXjYLTV1dke7II-HVD2763DacdSTOSghIZDknaflc 

     Josh Andrus & Mike Turner from the Idaho Lay Dominicans stop by Morning Light to continue their series on the Letter to the Ephesians.

     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: ‘CULTURAL STUFF THAT SOUNDS A LOT LIKE LENT’ as Eric covers the following...

• Dry January

• Positivity

• Discipline

• Capuccinos - the real history if you are giving up coffee.

• Beer - the real history if you give up cold ones for Lent.

• Pretzels - why are they shaped like that?

Morning Light continues our annual series - FOCUS in February - where each week, we will talk with a missionary from one of our Idaho universities or a member of the FOCUS staff. Joining us this morning - Cooper Dow, FOCUS missionary at Idaho State University in Pocatello. Cooper grew up in Colorado as an atheist but an encounter with Jesus led him to the Catholic Church and ultimately to FOCUS.  He and his wife have been at ISU for over two years - learn more about his ministry at: https://focus.org/missionaries/cooper-and-emily-dow  

     During our weekly "Passionately Pro-Life" segment, Morning Light visits with Terri Marcroft, Executive Director of Unplanned Good Inc., to talk about adoption legislation at the Idaho Capitol and three bills that are progressing. She is also the author of two pro-life books and tells us more about them. To learn more, please visit her website: UnplannedGood.org 

     Salt & Light Catholic Radio now presents “Jesus the Bridegroom” as Sister Beverly from Marymount Hermitage shares more about this divine love story between Christ and His bride - the Church.  Based on the book by Dr. Brant Pitre, Sister Beverly helps us see the entire history of salvation - from Mount Sinai to Mount Calvary.  Today’s episode asks initial questions for reflection, offers suggestions for prayer, and introduces us to this second book from Dr. Pitre, as we begin a new teaching series for this season of Lent.

To learn more about the ministry work of Sister Beverly, please visit the website: www.Marymount-Hermitage.org 

     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 paper is 20 pages that spotlights Catholic Schools Week, the Idaho Catholic Men's Conference and Hispanic Women's Conference. Also, a touching tribute to Dcn. Rick Bonney, who passed away January 26th after an eight-year battle with cancer. To subscribe to the ICR, visit: https://www.catholicidaho.org/communications 

     Morning Light presents "Catholic Book Club" with today's guest: Aurelio Porfiri, composer, conductor, writer and educator. His music is published in Italy, France, USA, China and Germany. He has published more than 60 books, found on Amazon, and his music can be heard on Spotify. Today, he is here to talk about “Cardinal Zen’s Lenten Reflections.” Joseph Cardinal Zen of Hong Kong explains how to make this your most fruitful Lent ever.

John Vitz from Angelus Music joins Morning Light today to host our weekly "Sacred Music" segment.  As Lent draws near, John talks about Sorrow for Sin and the Mercy of Christ.

The first song is called RECONCILIATION.  It's a spoken prayer that is enhanced by the music to express the emotions of the penitent.  https://vimeo.com/907198890 

The last song is from "A Mass For Peace in the Third Millennium", the KYRIE, as we ask for Jesus to have mercy on us.  https://vimeo.com/200634144 

     Jay Wonacott, Director of Marriage & Family Life for the Diocese of Boise, joins Morning Light today to continue his series on the paragraphs in the Catechism pertaining to marriage, specifically CCC #1638 this morning.  Also, it is National Marriage Week (Feb. 7-14).

     Morning Light talks with Alberto Jaramillo, Coordinator of Campus Ministry with Bronco Catholic.  Fr. Nathan is the Vocations Director for the Diocese of Boise and we might immediately think that he is all vocations to the priesthood.  But as we find out today, Father also tries to play matchmaker with the young adults at Boise State University.  Find out how the vocation of marriage is also promoted at St. Paul's Student Center.

       Morning Light visits with Kevan Grant, the new Principal at St. Mary's Catholic School in Boise. What are some distinguishing features about the school? What sets it apart from the other area schools? Are there any upcoming events at St. Mary's?  Tune in and get ALL of the details!

     "Man Cave" is a weekly segment of Morning Light - focusing on how today's culture affects Catholic men.  Today, Pat King & David Fortin continue their series on the acronym G.R.O.W.T.H.  The “R” is for reconciliation and features special guest, Eddie Trask! 

     "Faith & Feasts" is a weekly segment of Morning Light hosted by Teresa Zepeda. Today, besides highlighting the Saints and feast days coming up over the next seven days, she also discusses ways to make those final preparations for Lent (which begins Feb. 14!)

    "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 to talk about "moderation" based on the book "Character Building" by David Isaacs.

     "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 this morning, so we have this "best of" segment from February 2, 2021 talking about "water."

     Josh Andrus & John Keenan from the Idaho Lay Dominicans join Morning Light today kicking off a new series on the Book of Ephesians.

     Fr. Dominique from Verbum Spei shares his "Thoughts on Theology" during Morning Light. Today is episode 3 - "To Admire."

     It's time for Morning Light to launch our annual series - FOCUS in February - where each week, we will talk with a missionary from one of our Idaho universities or a member of the FOCUS staff.  Today, we kick things off with Brendan Walsh, who grew up in southern California and graduated from the University of Washington with a business degree.  He is now in his second year as a FOCUS missionary on the campus of the University of Idaho in Moscow. 

    Morning Light visits with our "Passionately Pro-Life" advocate Emily Naugle, sharing her thoughts about the recent Life Rally in downtown Boise. Also, an upcoming event at St. Mark's during Lent and details about a huge pro-life conference in the Portland area.

     Morning Light is delighted to chat with one of the keynote speakers for tomorrow’s Idaho Catholic Men’s Conference - Chris Stefanick.  Learn more about his ministry at  either: https://reallifecatholic.com/  or at  https://formed.org/

     Morning Light talks with Nick Pettinger on his  personal journey as a Catholic and why he joined the Knights of Columbus.

     Morning Light welcomes back Mark Renick, Program Manager for St. Vincent de Paul’s Re-Entry Services.  Today, Mark shares the inspirational story of Doug Austin, leaving incarceration after 41 years. How have the Diocese of Boise and SVdP worked together on this success story? People such as Dcn. Mark Geraty and others through the years who were involved with Catholic Prison Ministry.  Mark also talks about the partnership with IDOC for Pre-Release Classes, which are now in five institutions in the prison complex south of Boise!

     During our weekly "Sacred Music" segment of Morning Light, Ken Jercha from Holy Apostles' music ministry joins us to talk (and sing) about the Presentation of the Lord which we celebrate tomorrow.

     Morning Light visits with Martin Karpiel from the Order of Malta about the upcoming World Day of the Sick on Feb. 10th and the Mass at St. John's Cathedral.

     Vocations Focus is heard the 1st and 3rd Thursday of each month as part of Morning Light.  Today, Jim & Mary Ellen Nourse talks with Andrew Furphy, Director of Youth & Young Adult Ministry for the Diocese of Boise.  The Idaho Catholic Youth Conference is coming soon and Andrew provides all the details including some of the special guests in attendence.