Mother Mary Paul and Sister Mary Agnes from the Sisters of Divine Grace were in town and stopped by Morning Light to bless us with a visit and to discuss a variety of different topics! Here is part 2 of that conversation...

Mother Mary Paul and Sister Mary Agnes from the Sisters of Divine Grace were in town and stopped by Morning Light to bless us with a visit and to discuss a variety of different topics!

Kris Foster, Music Director of St. Mark’s Catholic Community, provides our Sacred Music segment today on Morning Light. Kris talks about "The Peace of Christ" then we play the song "Peace" from her CD, Harmony.

Jay Wonacott, Director of Marriage & Family Life for the Diocese of Boise, joins Morning Light to continue his series on the paragraphs in the Catechism pertaining to marriage. Today - CCC #1642,

Man Cave - Pat King & David Fortin (Man in the Arena)

Cornerstone Psychological Associates in Boise, we welcome back Matt to Morning Light!

 Cooking With Scripture - Chef Lou Aaron

Anita Moore & Pam Jaszkowiak from the Idaho Lay Dominicans join Morning Light to continue their series on the Letter to the Ephesians.

Dr. Scott French, one of the Directors at The Magis Center, couldn't be with Morning Light today so we found this BEST OF episode from Jan. 23, 2023 discussing modern Faith & Science, Eucharistic Miracles, and Truth.

Morning Light continues our series for the month of April on Exodus 90. Today, Fr. Nelson Cintra talks about part 3 - "Fraternity."

"Jesus the Bridegroom" (Part 9) - Sister Beverly

Idaho Catholic Register - Dcn. Scott Pearhill, Editor  

 Catholic Book Club - "Joseph's Workshop" by Julia Wade

John Vitz, Angelus Music

Gina Schmidt

Dr. Ryan Hanning

Fr. Justin Brady

Man Cave Pat King, David Fortin & Trace Chamberlain (part 2)

Teresa Zepeda

Kathy Edwards of Cornerstone Psychological Associates   

John Keenan and Anita Moore from the Idaho Lay Dominicans join Morning Light to continue their series on the Letter to the Ephesians.

Eric Meyer returns to Morning Light talking about Catholicism in Our Culture. Today, he talks with Hope Ryan about...HOPE!

     Morning Light continues our series for the month of April on Exodus 90. Today, Fr. Nelson Cintra talks about part 2 - "Prayer."

     Salt & Light Catholic Radio 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 second 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 the question: “Are the Samaritan People Betrothed to the Bridegroom Messiah?” To learn more about the ministry work of Sister Beverly, please visit the website: www.Marymount-Hermitage.org 

     Ken Jercha from Holy Apostles music ministry joins Morning Light to share two songs. One is called Mary, Mary and talks about Mary Magdalene's discovery of the empty tomb on Easter Sunday.  The second is in preparation for this coming Divine Mercy Sunday.

     Morning Light welcomes Mike & Jill Schauble to talk about the upcoming Idaho Family Camp - Faith, Family and Fun in the Catholic Tradition. This year's camp will run July 11th through the 14th at Camp John Paul II in beautiful Cascade, ID.  Registration opens up Divine Mercy Sunday (April 7) at 1:00pm Mountain time (Noon Pacific) at their website: www.IdahoFamilyCamp.org 

     Kick off your work boots and pull up a boulder!  Morning Light presents "Man Cave" - a weekly segment discussing the issues that affect Catholic men in today’s culture.  Your favorite cavemen - Pat King and David Fortin - talk with special guest Trace Chamberlain about his journey of faith.

     "Faith & Feasts" is a weekly segment of Morning Light hosted by Teresa Zepeda. With a new month, Teresa talks about what this month is dedicated to and what the Pope's intentions are for April. Plus, she shares some fun ideas on how to continue our Easter celebration

     "Catholic Counseling" is a weekly segment of Morning Light, where we've assembled a panel of experts to help Catholics maintain good mental health.  From Cornerstone Psychological Associates in Boise, we welcome back Dr. Joe Lipetzky, talking today about flexibility 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 could not be with us this morning and so this "Best of" segment is from March 29, 2022 talking about little triangular pockets.

     John Keenan & Josh Andrus from the Idaho Lay Dominicans join Morning Light to continue their series on the Letter to the Ephesians…today, Chapter 4, verses 17-32.

     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. With today being Easter Monday, Dr. French discusses the Shroud of Turin - the burial cloth described in the Gospel reading from yesterday's Mass.

     Fr. Nelson Cintra provides our Morning Light series for the month of April, discussing the Exodus 90 program. What is it, what is it not and is it more than cold showers? Fr. Nelson gives us a overall view in this first part of this series.

     Morning Light kicks off Easter Monday with our "Passionately Pro-Life" advocate, Emily Naugle, to share her heartfelt story of a miscarriage from Easter of 2016. How is honoring miscarried babies a pro-life thing to do? What can people do to honor their lost children?  Tune in and find out!

     Cathryn Gardner, Music Director for Our Lady of the Rosary in east Boise, joins Morning Light today to provide our Sacred Music segment. In honor of Holy Week, she shares music for the Triduum - there are so many parts to the liturgy that are only celebrated this weekend:

We Glory in Your Cross - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gm5KdlhSbEg

O Sacred Head Surrounded - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C9LCoNTTL-s

Most Holy Night (Dan Schutte) - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m89Y98txsjE 

Victimae Paschali Laudes - https://youtu.be/Vfcp19WpXxU?si=QABVNfi5ST0sjGiD

Gloria (Rutter) - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mtIDXvqjyjo 

     Morning Light presents our Faith Community Nursing segment, hosted this week by Cari Moodie.  Did you know that almost 300 people a year in Idaho die from a fall?! Cari shares more staggering stats on falls, the risk factors that lead to falling plus some prevention tips to make your home safer.  Reach out to the Idaho Dept. of Health & Welfare to learn how to become Fit and Fall Proof, or contact your parish to see if they offer classes on the subject.

     "Man Cave" is a weekly segment of Morning Light hosted by Pat King & David Fortin. This week is part 2 of the converasation dealing with the Confiteor Prayer.

     Morning Light goes back into the audio archives - this “Blast From the Past" segment is from March 22, 2016 as Fr. Justin Brady and Fr. Caleb Vogel walk us through Holy Week in this encore presentation of Collar Talk.  

To hear the show in its entirety, click on this link:  http://traffic.libsyn.com/saltandlightradio/CollarTalk_032216-PODCAST.mp3   

     "Faith & Feasts" is a weekly segment of Morning Light hosted by Teresa Zepeda. Today, she looks ahead to the Triduum and then takes a closer look at Spy Wednesday. 

     Cathleen Booth is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor in private practice. She is also the founder of a non-profit organization called the Association of Idaho Catholic Mental Health Professionals.  Morning Light talks with her about this Association and also a new free resource designed to help Catholics find mental health help in Idaho: https://catholictherapistsidaho.org 

     "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. With today being Holy Tuesday, Brian & Hope enjoy some delicious "Charoset" - a mixture of apple, nuts, spices & wine - while Chef discusses a seder meal and the meanings behind the different sections of the traditional plate.

     Pamila Jaszkowiak & Josh Andrus from the Idaho Lay Dominicans join Morning Light today to continue their series on the Letter to the Ephesians…today, Chapter 4, verses 1-17.

     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! How many Catholic prayers are there? Today, Eric shares a hilarious story of how he stumbled across a shrine, disguised as a tool shed, filled with people praying every kind of Catholic prayer you could think of!

     Morning Light concludes our "Lessons on Lent" series as Fr. Tim Segert, Parochial Vicar at St. John’s Cathedral, give us Part #4 on the topic of “ALMSGIVING.” 

     From Treasure Valley Teens 4 Life, Morning Light welcomes back Athena Galaz - raising awareness on all of the forms of euthanasia, what the Church has to say about it and how Natural Law plays into the discussion.

     Salt & Light Catholic Radio 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 second book by Dr. Brant Pitre, Sister Beverly helps us see the entire history of salvation - from Mount Sinai to Mount Calvary. Today’s episode introduces us to Chapter 3 - “The Woman at the Well.”  To learn more about the ministry work of Sister Beverly, please visit the website: www.Marymount-Hermitage.org 

     Emily Woodham fills in for Dcn. Scott Pearhill to walk our Morning Light audience through the latest issue of the Idaho Catholic Register hot off the press.  If you do not currently subscribe, visit the website of the Diocese of Boise:  https://www.catholicidaho.org/communications  

     Mareesa Rule, Development Director from the Society of St. Vincent de Paul of SW Idaho, stops by Morning Light to proudly announce that it’s Subaru Season! Yesterday, the 2024 Subaru Car Raffle launched at www.svdpid.org  This year, there will be THREE cars up for grabs - tickets are $100 each but only 2,100 will be sold so get yours now.  You have a 1 in 700 chance of winning a new car!

     Kris Foster, Music Director for St. Mark’s Catholic Community, stops by Morning Light to talk today about the days of Holy Week.

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

     Man Cave is a weekly segment of Morning Light hosted by Pat King & David Fortin. Today is part 1 of their look at the Confiteor prayer. Most of the time, our confessions focus on the things that we have done (wrong) but have we thought about the things we've failed to do for others?

     Teresa Zepeda returns to Morning Light with "Faith & Feasts," focusing today on Palm Sunday. Besides hearing about The Passion at Mass on Sunday, what are some other ways you can observe the beginning of Holy Week?  Teresa shares ideas on food, movies, games and more!

     "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 discusses the topic of anxiety.

     "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. As Brian & Hope chomp on a huge wedge of Romaine lettuce drizzled in dressing and sprinkled with almond slivers, Chef conducts another delicious Bible study as we prepare for Palm Sunday.

     Morning Light welcomes back Alanna Burg & Pamila Jaszkowiak from the Idaho Lay Dominicans to continue their series on the Letter to the Ephesians.

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

     Our "Lessons on Lent" series continues as Morning Light welcomes back Fr. Tim Segert, Parochial Vicar at St. John’s Cathedral. Today is Part #3 of our series and discusses “FASTING.” 

     Morning Light welcomes Fr. Dennis Day for his first-ever on-air interview on Salt & Light Radio! Father is the keynote speaker for the upcoming We Care Idaho "Pro-Life Heroes" fundraising dinner in April.  He discusses the reasons he became a pro-life warrior early in his priesthood and some of the heroes he has met over the years from Presidents to Popes.

     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 second book by Dr. Brant Pitre, Sister Beverly helps us see the entire history of salvation - from Mount Sinai to Mount Calvary. Today’s episode continues through Chapter 2 and focuses on the events at The Last Supper. To learn more about the ministry work of Sister Beverly, please visit the website: www.Marymount-Hermitage.org 

     Morning Light introduces you to Forest Dipjinski, Grand Knight from Risen Christ Council #12854 during today's segment with the Idaho Knights of Columbus.

     John Vitz from Angelus Music returns to Morning Light as part of our weekly "Sacred Music" segment. As Easter draws near, so does Holy Thursday and the Institution of The Holy Eucharist. John talks about The Last Supper as the first Mass as we share two songs from the CD "A Mass for Peace in the Third Millennium."  The first one is  "Pax Vobiscum / Agnus Dei"  [CUT 20] which are 2 prayers sung together as one.  The second song is "Ecce Agnus Dei"  [CUT 21] and includes the reception of Holy Communion and the words said by the priest, prior to Vatican II, when we received the Sacrament.

     Morning Light is happy to bring back our Faith Community Nursing segment! Today, Gina Schmidt reminds us that March is “Colo-rectal Cancer Awareness Month. Gina discusses statistics of colorectal cancer as well as signs & symptoms, how to detect AND prevent it. She also talks about how it is treated and even shares a Patron Saint for those suffering with colo-rectal cancer. 

     Morning Light presents "The Catholic Attic" - our monthly catechesis lesson courtesy of Fr. Justin Brady, Pastor of St. Paul's parish in Nampa.  Today is Day #1 of Salt & Light Radio's Spring Pledge Drive.  Fr. Brady shares his favorite memories of being a part of this radio ministry over the years as well as the overall importance of Catholic media, especially in today's confusing culture.

     "Man Cave" is a weekly segment of Morning Light hosted by Pat King & David Fortin. Today is the opening day of the Spring Pledge Drive so Pat & David share their thoughts on why this form of Catholic media is important to support financially.  You can make your pledge of financial support by calling 208-344-4774, visit www.SaltandLightRadio.com or download the Salt & Light Radio app onto your smartphone and donate there.  God bless you for your support of our radio ministry!

     "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, Kathy Edward from Cornerstone Psychological Associates in Boise joins us with the topic - "The Beauty of Positive Thinking" and kicks off with a quote from Mother Teresa... "Go out into the world today and love the people you meet. Let your presence light NEW light in the hearts of others.”

     "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, Chef talks about cucumbers.

     Morning Light welcomes Alanna Burg & Pamila Jaszkowiak from the Idaho Lay Dominicans to continue their series on the Letter to the Ephesians…today, Chapter 3, Verses 1-13.

     Eric M. 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, Eric shares some surprising statistics on corporate management versus the workload that our priests and Bishops have to manage!

     Morning Light continues our series for the month of March - "Lessons on Lent."  Fr. Tim Segert, Parochial Vicar at St. John’s Cathedral, offers Part #2 focusing on one of the three pillars of Lent - “PRAYER.”

     Salt & Light Catholic Radio 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 second book by Dr. Brant Pitre, Sister Beverly helps us see the entire history of salvation - from Mount Sinai to Mount Calvary. Today’s episode focuses on the events of The Wedding at Cana.  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 today to walk us through the latest issue hot off the press! To subscribe, visit www.catholicidaho.org  

     Morning Light welcomes back Ralph May, Executive Director of the Society of St. Vincent de Paul SW Idaho.  Ralph talks about the need for food at our area Food Banks and how far your financial donations can go.  Learn more at www.svdpid.org/food 

     During the Sacred Music segment of Morning Light, Ken Jercha from Holy Apostles music ministry stops by to talk about The Prodigal Son and his beautiful song “My Father’s Eyes” - https://youtu.be/tUDTBkFfFw0?si=7ecoulx41FvdfRYB  Also, Ken talks about The Way of the Cross  and the part that Simon of Cyrene played in it then performs a deeply moving song "Watch the Lamb."  Here is an article on Simon of Cyrene after the crucifixion -  https://aleteia.org/2022/04/12/what-happened-to-simon-of-cyrene-after-the-crucifixion

     Jay Wonacott, Director of Marriage & Family & Life for the Diocese of Boise, stops by Morning Light to continue his series on the paragraphs in the Catechism pertaining to marriage. Today - CCC #1640.

     Man Cave is a weekly segment of Morning Light, discussing the issues of today's culture that affect Catholic men.  Today, Pat King & David Fortin wrap up their series on the acronym of G.R.O.W.T.H … “H” stands for “Holiness.”

     Faith & Feasts is a weekly segment of Morning Light hosted by Teresa Zepeda.  Teresa gives us TWO weeks worth of Saints to focus on then talks about Laetare Sunday.

Learn how to pray this chaplet at:  https://www.usccb.org/prayers/chaplet-divine-mercy 

     Catholic Counseling is a weekly segment of Morning Light where we've assembled a panel of experts to help Catholics maintain good mental health. From Cornerstone Psychological Associates in Boise, Dr. Joe Lipetzky returns to talk about the steps necessary to turn vices into virtues!

     "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's lesson revolves around Psalm 119 talking about how God's words are sweeter than honey. Brian & Hope enjoy some delicious Manuka honey - a thick, dark honey native to New Zealand!

     Morning Light welcomes John Keenan from the Idaho Lay Dominicans to continue their series on the Letter to the Ephesians, focusing today on Chapter 2, verses 11-22.

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

    Morning Light presents our series for the month of March - "Lessons on Lent." Join us over the next few Monday mornings as Fr. Tim Segert, Parochial Vicar at St. John’s Cathedral, focuses on the three pillars of the Lenten season. Today is Part #1 which is a broad overview of Lent - there's still time for you to make the most of this liturgical season!

     Morning Light welcomes back our Passionately Pro-Life advocate, Emily Naugle, from a recent trip to a pro-life conference in the Portland area over the weekend. One of the topics covered was that of medically assisted suicide, which is legal in Oregon - what are the ramifications for the people of Idaho?  

     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 second book by Dr. Brant Pitre, Sister Beverly helps us see the entire history of salvation - from Mount Sinai to Mount Calvary. Today’s episode introduces Chapter 2 as we ask the opening question - Who IS Jesus of Nazareth? To learn more about the ministry work of Sister Beverly, please visit the website: www.Marymount-Hermitage.org 

     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!

     "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”

     "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.

     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?

  "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?