Nationally known Catholic speaker, author, and apologist who has been a frequent guest on many of the EWTN programs you enjoy on Salt & Light Radio - Morning Light welcomes Gary Michuta as the moderator of today’s Catholic Book Club!  His new book is entitled: “Revolt Against Reality: Fighting the Foes of Sanity and Truth - From the Serpent to the State”

     On this episode of Seminarian Spotlight on Morning Light, Alberto Jaramillo talks with Tim Segert about his journey towards priesthood.  Now in his 6th year of formation, Tim's looking forward to becoming a transitional Deacon this summer.

     Cindy Lange from Choose Life Idaho stops by Morning Light with an update on the Choose Life license plates.  Were enough plates sold in 2021?  How much money was raised and where does that money go?  Tune in and find out!

     Morning Light chats with Mark Raper, Chancellor for the Diocese of Boise, about the myriad of things he deals with on a daily or weekly basis in his position.

     Morning Light talks with Mareesa Rule, Marketing & Communications Manager for the Society of St. Vincent de Paul of SW Idaho, recapping their Christmas Toy Store and the Avenues for Hope event.  Also, the need for volunteers in a variety of different positions.

     Morning Light chats with Rebecca M. Carroll - The Coaching Educator - along with two special guests: SFC Martin Castro and SFC Robert Bond, talking about ROTC and what’s new with military programs.

     Vocations Focus is heard the 1st & 3rd Thursday of the month, hosted by Jim & Mary Ellen Nourse.  Today, Morning Light plays back a pre-recorded interview they did with Megan Cheek during the Camp Montfort event in mid-August.

     Morning Light enjoys it's monthly conversation with Fr. Nathan Dail, Vocations Director for the Diocese of Boise.  Father discusses his memorable moments of this year and shares some things coming up in 2022.  And, he shares his favorite Christmas movie.

     Morning Light talks with Nelson Cintra, seminarian for the Diocese of Boise, who's enjoying Christmas break from Mt. Angel Seminary.

     Seminarian Tim Segert is home for holiday break and joins Morning Light to talk over a myriad of different topics in regards to his vocations story.

     Morning Light welcomes Allan Smith to moderate today’s Catholic Book Club, talking about the late Archbishop Fulton Sheen‘s Book of Sacraments. Learn more at:   www.sophiainstitute.com/author/archbishop-fulton-j-sheen

     Vocations Focus is heard the 1st and 3rd Thursday of the month on Morning Light.  Today, Jim & Mary Ellen Nourse share Part 2 of their interview with the Rector of the Cathedral of St. John the Evangelist - Fr. Mariusz Majewski.

Alberto Jaramillo couldn’t be with Morning Light today for "Seminarian Spotlight."  So, we present a Best Of segment from Nov. 11th featuring Nathan Ribb who is studying at Bsp. White Seminary in Spokane.

     Morning Light chats with Chris Christensen from Christensen Legal, who works as a contractor to Catholic Charities of Idaho, providing courtroom legal support and process auditing.  Today, Chris will discuss the new COVID vaccination requirements from USCIS and the impact to those applying for status. 

     Morning Light talks to Johnny Horn, one of the co-founders of the Idaho Catholic Men's Conference, about this year's event coming to St. Paul's parish on January 29, 2022.

     Vocations Focus is heard the 1st and 3rd Thursday as part of Morning Light.  Today, Jim & Mary Ellen Nourse share an interview they recorded recently with Fr. Mariusz, Rector of St. John’s Cathedral.

   Morning Light welcomes Mark Raper, Chancellor for the Diocese of Boise…

     Morning Light talks with Cynthia Sibrian, Immigration Program Manager for Catholic Charities of Idaho, sharing a couple of success stories from the Immigration Program.

     Morning Light welcomes back the Idaho Lay Dominicans.  Today, David Charnock interviews Mike Turner about his recent time spent in Poland.

     Morning Light welcomes Ambassador Michele Bowe, president of the Holy Family Hospital Foundation and the Order of Malta’s ambassador to Palestine, as she discusses the Babies in Bethlehem Program.

     Morning Light welcomes back Jackie Hopper, as she talks about the family, Thanksgiving, ritual, and the importance of community.

     Morning Light talks with Megan Humkey, moderator for this morning's Catholic Book Club, sharing the Evangelion Catholic Children's Mass Books that she has created.

     Morning Light presents "Vocations Focus" on the 1st and 3rd Thursday of the month.  Today, Jim & Mary Ellen Nourse chat with  a former St. John's Cathedral member.  She is now known as Sister Maria Juan from the Sisters of Mercy of Alma, Michigan (although she is stationed in Knoxville, TN)

     Morning Light interviews Mark Guerry from Immaculate Conception parish in Buhl.  Mark shares more about his experiences with foster families and adoption of the many Idaho children in need of a loving home.

     Morning Light catches up with Christian Welp from the Idaho Catholic Network to discuss things going on around our Diocese.

     Morning Light visits with Mareesa Rule, Marketing & Communications Manager for the Society of St. Vincent de Paul of SW Idaho, about all of the exciting upcoming holiday events.  Get the info at www.svdpid.org 

     During our weekly "Sacred Music" segment, Morning Light chats with Jake Ineck, Music Director at Holy Apostles parish in Meridian, about Nov. 21st (Our Lord, Jesus Christ, King of the Universe) with his original take on Psalm 93 - "The Lord is King."

     Morning Light presents "Seminarian Spotlight" as Alberto Jaramillo talks with new seminarian Nathan Ribb who is currently studying at Bishop White in Spokane.

     Morning Light talks with Wendy Lahmon - Program Director of the Pathways to Progress Social Services, focusing on Case Management services offered by Catholic Charities of Idaho. 

     Morning Light welcomes back Melissa Hemphill from Silent No More with the Shockwave for the month of November: Healing the Pro-Life Community.

     Morning Light presents "Vocations Focus" the 1st and 3rd Thursday of the month.  Today, Jim & Mary Ellen Nourse chat with Fr. Rob Irwin!

   Morning Light welcomes back Sophie Compana as she talks about a new exciting event that is being hosted by the Treasure Valley Teens for Life

     Morning Light talks with Julie Reilly, the National Catholic Committee Chair from American Heritage Girls.

     During our weekly pro-life segment, Nicole Egbert joins Morning Light to discuss the topic of foster care.

     Cory Newell and State Deputy Roy Bartholomay join Morning Light to talk about an important event taking place Saturday as well as some other exciting things going on with the Idaho Knights of Columbus.

     Author Anthony DeStefano moderates today’s Catholic Book Club on Morning Light, sharing details about his upcoming books, "The Beggar and the Bluebird" and "Joseph's Donkey."  

Links for Purchase: 

"Beggar and the Bluebird" https://www.amazon.com/Beggar-Bluebird-Anthony-DeStefano/dp/1644135159/
"Joseph's Donkey" https://www.sophiainstitute.com/products/item/josephs-donkey

Video Trailers:   The Beggar and the Bluebird: https://youtu.be/v0pgwBSjAOs

Joseph’s Donkey: https://youtu.be/c_bDUHUjFcM

     Morning Light presents "Vocations Focus" as Jim & Mary Ellen Nourse talk with Sister Tonia of the Heart of Jesus Borsellino, from the Mercedarian Sisters of the Blessed Sacrament.

     Morning Light talks with Mary Ann Kojis about the Grief Share program coming to St. Mark's on October 27th at 10am.

Stacy McDonough & Teresa Tavelli from St. Mary's Food Bank.

Principal Brian Olmes and teach Allegra Osti from St. Mary's School.

     With today being the feast day of St. Theresa of Jesus, Morning Light talks with Gina Schmidt about the Order of Discalced Carmelites.

     Morning Light presents Seminarian Spotlight with Alberto Jaramillo, talking today to Nicholas Sower about his experiences at seminary.