Morning Light welcomes back Dcn. Scott Pearhill, Editor of the Idaho Catholic Register, to walk us through the latest issue hot off the press!

Mareesa Rule, Development Director from the Society of St. Vincent de Paul of SW Idaho, joins Morning Light with updates:

Thanksgiving Food Box

   - Cover the cost of a Thanksgiving Food Box for just $80

   - Donate a Food Box (look for empty boxes soon)

- Christmas Toy Store (NEED VOLUNTEERS!)

   - Registration to Shop Opens Nov. 4th 

- Cookies for Corrections

   - Cookie Donations can be dropped off at all St. Vincent de Paul Southwest Idaho Thrift Stores

Fr. Greg Vance, Chaplain of Bishop Kelly High School and one of the exorcists for the Diocese of Boise, offered his thoughts on Halloween - this is an encore presentation of his interview last year during Morning Light.

Morning Light welcomes back Jay Wonacott, Director of Marriage & Family Life for the Diocese of Boise.

Morning Light presents Pat King's Man Cave, discussing the issues that affect Catholic men in today's culture. Pat continues his series on the Book of Job...

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, David Lach from Catholic Charities of Idaho to discuss how to live out our values and how that relates to mental health.

Chef Lou could not be with us today so Morning Light presents the Best of "Cooking With Scripture." This episode is from October 20, 2020 talking about "ranginak" or date cake.

Morning Light welcomes back Alanna Burg & Pam Jaszkowiak from the Idaho Lay Dominicans - here today to continue a series called "The Seven Principles Essential to Protestantism." This morning they discuss #2 regarding the nature of grace.

Morning Light presents another learning opportunity with this episode of Why Catholics Do That. Today, Mary Wax talks about the Crucifix - how does it differ from a plain cross, where can we hang them and why is there a large one in our parish?

Today, Morning Light concludes our Monday morning series for the month of October. With Election Day coming up, Fr. Tim Segert - Parochial Vicar of St. John's Cathedral - wraps up his talk on religious freedom.

This week, on our Passionately Pro-Life segment, Morning Light welcomes Gaby Boyland to share details on an upcoming fertility event for mothers & daughters. This will take place at St. Mark's in Boise on November 10 and again December 1 - both at 12 noon.

Blessed & Beautiful is a weekly segment of Morning Light aimed at Catholic women of all ages. Today, Rita Franklin joins Hope to discuss this month's topic - "Forming Opinions."

For this week's Sacred Music segment, Morning Light welcomes back Cathryn Gardner, Music Director for Our Lady of the Rosary parish in S.E. Boise.  After a surprising number of funerals at OLR this fall, and the fact that All Souls Day is next week, we share four selections of music often used in these difficult times.

Morning Light welcomes back Cari Moodie from St. Alphonsus Health System to our Faith Community Nursing segment. November is Diabetes Awareness Month so Cari joins us today to share information about the different types diabetes, symptoms to watch out for, how to prevent it and ways to manage it if you get it.

Morning Light presents Pat King's Man Cave, discussing the issues that affect Catholic men in today's culture. Pat continues his series on the Book of Job...

Faith & Feasts is a weekly segment of Morning Light hosted by Teresa Zepeda, sharing tips on how to turn ordinary situations into supernatural opportunities!

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 Amy Ives from Communal Change LLC talking about a change of season and the upcoming election - how can we cool off mentally?

"Cooking With Scripture" is heard weekly during Morning Light hosted by Chef Lou Aaron, owner of Westside Drive-In and a Deacon at Our Lady of the Rosary in S.E. Boise. Chef could not be with us this morning so we present this Best of segment from Oct. 10, 2023 talking about Grapes. 

Morning Light welcomes back the Idaho Lay Dominicans - today, John Keenan & Josh Andrus kick-off a new series: The Seven Principles Essential to Protestantism. To begin, the first principle is regarding the nature of man and the idea that man is totally corrupt.

The Essentials of the Catholic Faith Are Found in the Catechism of the Catholic Church. Mary Wax is our guide on an exploration to grow in knowledge, wisdom, and faith as Morning Light presents Why Catholics Do That. Today’s topic - “Why No Gum in Church?”

Monday mornings this month, Morning Light presents a new series on Religious Freedom, taught by Fr. Tim Segert - Parochial Vicar of St. John’s Cathedral in Boise.

Dcn. Scott Pearhill, Editor of the Idaho Catholic Register, stops by Morning Light today to walk us through the latest issue hot off the press!

Mareesa Rule, Development Director from the Society of St. Vincent de Paul of SW Idaho, stops by Morning Light with a long list of updates of all the great work being done: the NEW Thrift Store location on State Street and Donation Hours across the SVdP Thrift Store System, Thanksgiving Food Box program, the Christmas Toy Store and finally, Cookies for Correction.

Morning Light welcomes back Kris Foster from St. Mark’s Catholic Community, talking about All Saints and All Souls.  She also shares music from a litany on All Souls that remembers all those who have died in the parish from Nov. 2nd of last year up to Nov. 2nd of the current year.

Morning Light welcomes back Jay Wonacott, Director of Marriage & Family Life for the Diocese of Boise, with updates on upcoming events sponsored by his office.

The Catholic Attic is heard montly during Morning Light as we talk with Fr. Justin Brady, pastor of St. John's parish in Nampa, about a variety of different topics. Today, how should Catholics prepare for Election Day and why should people support Catholic Radio? (It is Day 2 of the Fall Pledge Drive after all.)

Morning Light presents Pat King's Man Cave - today, Pat talks about the importance of using Catholic Radio to spread encouragement to Catholic men in today's culture.

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, Jarrod Crump from Spero Mental Health talks about dealing with addictive habits.

Chef Lou Aaron could not be with us today during Morning Light so we present this Best of segment from Oct. 18, 2022 talking about Raisin Cakes.

Morning Light welcomes Alanna Burg & Josh Andrus from the Idaho Lay Dominicans to continue their series on 1 Thessalonians - today, Chapter 5.

The Essentials of the Catholic Faith Are Found in the Catechism of the Catholic Church. Mary Wax is our guide on an exploration to grow in knowledge, wisdom, and faith in a segment called "Why Catholics Do That" heard Mondays on Morning Light. Today’s topic - “The Liturgical Cycle” where Mary recaps the liturgical colors, teaches us how the Church counts the days on the liturgical calendar, and discusses the 3-year cycle of readings.

Monday mornings this month, Morning Light presents a new series on Religious Freedom, taught by Fr. Tim Segert - Parochial Vicar of St. John’s Cathedral in Boise.

Senior Knight at Nick Ysursa Field

Bishop Kelly Knights - 21

Vallivue Falcons - 14

"Blessed & Beautiful" is a new weekly segment of Morning Light aimed at Catholc women. Today, Rachel Gehring joins us to discuss this month’s topic “Forming Opinions.”

Today, during our Sacred Music segment, John Vitz returns to Morning Light to share another scene from his musical "The Cure' of Ars" about St. John Vianney. Also, as we prepare to celebrate Our Lady of Fatima, we play The Memorare available at his website:  www.AngelusMusic.com

Gina Schmidt returns to Morning Light during our Faith Community Nursing segment. October is National Physical Therapist Month so we talk about the education that goes into becoming a PT doctor, types of therapy and even a Patron Saint to share (you may have never heard of her!)

Morning Light presents Pat King's Man Cave, discussing the issues that affect Catholic men in today's culture.

"Faith & Feasts" is a weekly segment of Morning Light hosted by Teresa Zepeda. Today, not only does she look ahead at the saints and feast days we'll be celebrating over the next week - she also opens up the National Eucharistic Revival Playbook to reveal another pillar we should be working on over this next year.

Catholic Counseling is a weekly segment of Morning Light. Today, from Cornerstone Psychological Associates in Boise, we welcome back Dr. Kathy Edwards talking about how to properly disagree with others.

Morning Light presents "Cooking With Scripture."  Chef Lou Aaron could not be with us today so we off this "Best of" segment is from October 12, 2021 talking about Rhubarb.

Morning Light welcomes back the Idaho Lay Dominicans - today, John Keenan & Mike Turner continue their series on 1 Thessalonians.

Mary Wax is our guide on an exploration to grow in knowledge, wisdom, and faith as Morning Light presents another edition of "Why Catholics Do That." Today’s topic is Bishops, Priests, and Deacons and talks about what these different people do within the Church.

Morning Light presents our Monday morning series for the month of October - Fr. Tim Segert, Parochial Vicar from St. John's Cathedral, will join us to discuss the concept of Religious Freedom.

Morning Light welcomes back Passionately Pro-Life advocate Emily Naugle to talk about October being Respect Life Month. What are some ways to observe this month? Pray - Advocate - Serve - Educate. Go to www.RespectLife.org for a Novena Oct 22 - Oct 30th. Also, St. Mark's Respect Life will be doing a soup supper and patriotic rosary on St. Jude's feast day Monday, Oct 28th. Finally, Dr. Christina Francis will be the keynote for the 2025 Boise March for Life on January 25th. Here is an article about her pro-life efforts:  https://catholicvote.org/pro-life-ob-gyn-kamala-harris-dangerous-lies-are-killing-women 

Diann Scheetz joins Morning Light to discuss “Screen Time” as we continue our weekly segment "Blessed & Beautiful" for Catholic women. Blessed Carlo Acutis taught us how to properly use the internet as a tool to strengthen our faith life. How do we protect the young people in our lives from the dangers of being online too much?

Morning Light welcomes back Dcn. Scott Pearhill, Editor of the Idaho Catholic Register, here to walk us through the latest issue hot off the press! The Diocese of Boise breaks ground on the new Chancery building...Bishop Kelly High School celebrates it's 60th Anniversary...where in the world is Fr. Joe McDonald...and much, much more in this latest edition of the ICR!

Morning Light welcomes back Ken Jercha for our weekly Sacred Music segment. Ken is now leading the music ministry at Our Lady of the Valley in Caldwell. Today, he shares some of his experiences on the music and leadership tools available in a changing technology age.

Through the Fire is a production of Spirit of Truth Radio Arts featuring David Fortin and Dcn. Don Prendergast. The show gives men the tools to build the domestic church and spiritual weapons to defend it. Check out long-form episodes at: www.castingthe.net   

Faith & Feasts is a weekly segment of Morning Light hosted by Teresa Zepeda.

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, Dr. Joe Lipetzky from Cornerstone Psychological Associates discusses the topic of prudence.

"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 S.E. Boise. Today is the Jewish New Year (Rosh Hashanah) - while Chef Lou describes that, our co-hosts enjoy a feast of apples & honey, chicken, potatoes and leeks. YUM!

Morning Light welcomes April Ross from Spokane and Pam Jaszkowiak from the Idaho Lay Dominicans as they talk about the importance of prayer and silent retreats. Learn more about an upcoming Ignatian Retreat Oct. 31 through Nov. 3 in Spokane by visiting www.ihrc.net 

The Essentials of the Catholic Faith Are Found in the Catechism of the Catholic Church. Mary Wax is our guide on an exploration to grow in knowledge, wisdom, and faith on Morning Light's new segment "Why Catholics Do That." Today’s topic - “Stations of the Cross.” 

Salt & Light Catholic Radio now presents “He Gave Us So Much - A Tribute to Benedict the 16th” as Sister Beverly from Marymount Hermitage reads Chapter 2 of this book written by Robert Cardinal Sarah…reflecting on what Benedict’s pontificate gave to the Catholic Church!  To learn more about the ministry work of Sister Beverly, please visit the website: www.Marymount-Hermitage.org 

"Blessed & Beautiful" is a new segment of Morning Light aimed at Catholic women. Today, Taryn Kammeraad joins us to discuss “School & Screen Time.” Now that school has been back in session, what are some challenges parents face?

Cathryn Gardner from Our Lady of the Rosary joins Morning Light for our "Sacred Music" segment. Today's topic is Marian hymns & compositions in honor of the Feast of Our Lady of the Rosary approaching on October 7th. 

Ave Maria: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kyGlFisv7Ng 

Sabat Mater: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zIpbgr9aUEo

O Sanctissima: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R4wCWFv3Ql0 

Sing of Mary: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lJCfO2-mchA

Morning Light presents our Faith Community Nursing segment - today, Cari Moodie from Saint Alphonsus talks about September being Child Awareness Month and also Deaf & Hard of Hearing Awareness Month. 

Today on Pat King's Man Cave, the importance of grandparents in a child's life.

Amy Ives from Communal Change, LLC provides our Catholic Counseling segment today on Morning Light.

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 S.E. Boise. Today, our co-hosts enjoy a warm slab of delicious apple cake while Chef talks about the apple. While most think of the Garden of Eden, the apple in the New Testament is a symbol of redemption.

Morning Light welcomes back Alanna Burg & John Keenan from the Idaho Lay Dominicans to continue their series on 1 Thessalonians - today, Chapter 3.

Today on "Why Catholics Do That," Mary Wax returns to Morning Light to discuss the topic - Smells & Bells. Tune in and learn more about incense and the special bells that ring out during Mass.

Salt & Light Catholic Radio presents “He Gave Us So Much - A Tribute to Benedict the 16th” as Sister Beverly from Marymount Hermitage reads Chapter 2 of this book written by Robert Cardinal Sarah…reflecting on what Benedict’s pontificate gave to the Catholic Church!  To learn more about the ministry work of Sister Beverly, please visit the website: www.Marymount-Hermitage.org 

Blessed & Beautiful is a new segment of Morning Light aimed at Catholic women. This month's theme is "School & Screen Time" and we are joined today by Rita Franklin to share her thoughts on this important issue.

Morning Light welcomes back Dcn. Scott Pearhill, Editor of the Idaho Catholic Register, here today to walk us through the latest issue hot off the press!

Kris Foster from St. Mark’s joins Morning Light, talking about how music affects our immune system. She shares a music clip called Beloved Heart, which her group sang last weekend during the Women's Conference.

Jay Wonacott, Director of Marriage & Family Life for the Diocese of Boise, joins Morning Light with an update on a list of upcoming events in his office.

"The Catholic Attic" is a monthly catechesis lesson heard on Morning Light and provided by Fr. Justin Brady, pastor of St. Paul's parish in Nampa. Today, "Good Changes" in the Church.

Morning Light presents "Through the Fire" - giving men the tools to build the domestic church and the spiritual weapons to defend it. Today, Dcn. Don Prendergast & David Fortin talk about the Sacrament of Matrimony.

"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, Jarrod Crump shares his new private practice - Spero Mental Health & Healing. Learn more at: www.speromentalhealth.com  

"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 in S.E. Boise. Chef Lou could not be with us this morning - this "Best of" segment is from Sept. 15, 2020 talking about “Oysters.”

John Keenan from the Idaho Lay Dominicans stops by Morning Light to continue the series on 1 Thessalonians - today, Chapter 2.

The Essentials of our Faith are found in the Catechism of the Catholic Church. Mary Wax is our guide on an exploration to grow in knowledge, wisdom, and faith during a segment called "Why Catholics Do That." Today on Morning Light, the topic is “What is Liturgy?” What does the word Liturgy actually mean? Why do Catholics worship liturgically? Who can perform a Liturgy?

Salt & Light Catholic Radio presents “He Gave Us So Much - A Tribute to Benedict the 16th” as Sister Beverly from Marymount Hermitage reads Chapter 2 of this book written by Robert Cardinal Sarah…reflecting on what Benedict’s pontificate gave to the Catholic Church!  To learn more about the ministry work of Sister Beverly, please visit the website: www.Marymount-Hermitage.org 

"Blessed & Beautiful" is our new weekly Morning Light segment aimed at Catholic women. This month, the theme is "School & Screen Time" and today's guest is Rachel Gehring. Tune in and hear her strategies for using phones and other devices as tools more than for mindless entertainment.

John Vitz from Angelus Music provides our sacred music segment during Morning Light. John shares a track from The Cure' of Ars CD as we learn more about the life of St. John Vianney. Also, a 9/11 tribute song called In the Aftermath.

Gina Schmidt provides our "Faith Community Nursing" segment today on Morning Light. September is International Blood Cancer Awareness Month - Gina talks about the most common types of blood cancers, risk factors, symptoms & diagnosis, treatment plans and of course a Patron Saint to help intercede for us if we're facing blood cancer.

Morning Light presents a special 9/11 episode of Through the Fire as David Fortin and Dcn. Don Prendergast give their eyewitness accounts of that day 23 years ago.

Today on Man Cave, Pat King shares with the Morning Light audience his memories from September 11, 2001 and how he was inspired by a men's conference to begin his men's ministry 8-9 years ago.

"Faith & Feasts" is a weekly segment of Morning Light hosted by Teresa Zepeda. Today, after a quick look at the Saints and feast days coming up in the week ahead, she looks at the playbook for this year of mission from the National Eucharistic Revival.

"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. Kathy Edwards…talking about How Do You Bear Your Burdens? We talk about our burdens …others’ burdens…and how to manage them.

Hebrews 12:1 - Wherefore seeing we also are compassed about with so great a cloud of witnesses, let us lay aside every weight, and the sin which doth so easily beset us, and let us run with patience the race that is set before us.

Matthew 11:28 - Come unto me, all ye that labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. 

Psalms 55:22 - Cast thy burden upon the LORD, and he shall sustain thee: he shall never suffer the righteous to be moved.

John 16:33 - These things I have spoken unto you, that in me ye might have peace. In the world ye shall have tribulation: but be of good cheer; I have overcome the world.

Galatians 6:2 - Bear ye one another's burdens, and so fulfil the law of Christ.

Acts 20:35 - I have shewed you all things, how that so labouring ye ought to support the weak, and to remember the words of the Lord Jesus, how he said, It is more blessed to give than to receive.

Chef Lou Aaron could not be with us today on Morning Light so we feature this "Best of" segment from September 6, 2022 talking about the ancient grain “Farrow.”

Morning Light welcomes back Josh Andrus & John Keenan from the Idaho Lay Dominicans to launch a new series on St. Paul's first letter to the Thessalonians.

The Essentials of our Faith are found in the Catechism of the Catholic Church. Mary Wax is our guide on an exploration to grow in knowledge, wisdom, and faith during a segment called "Why Catholics Do That" heard on Morning Light. Today’s topic - “Who Can Receive Communion?” What is transubstantiation?  What does it mean to be a Catholic in “good standing”?  How should we properly receive Communion?

Salt & Light Catholic Radio presents “He Gave Us So Much - A Tribute to Benedict the 16th” as Sister Beverly from Marymount Hermitage reads Chapter 2 of this book written by Robert Cardinal Sarah…reflecting on what Benedict’s pontificate gave to the Catholic Church!  To learn more about the ministry work of Sister Beverly, please visit the website: www.Marymount-Hermitage.org 

Morning Light gets an update on pro-life news from Emily Naugle during our weekly "Passionately Pro-Life" segment.

Morning Light presents our new women's segment "Blessed & Beautiful" featuring Diana Carrillo this week, discussing the theme of “Back-to-School & Screen Time.”

Dcn. Scott Pearhill, Editor of the Idaho Catholic Register, joins Morning Light today to walk us through the latest issue hot off the press!

Morning Light welcomes back Ralph May, Executive Director from the Society of St. Vincent de Paul of SW Idaho, with updates on several projects. "Feeding American Heroes" takes place on Wednesday, September 11th from 1:00pm - 4:00pm at the Boise VA Medical Center. They are also looking for volunteers for the Christmas Toy Store. Finally, Ralph shares the story of Doug Austin. 

Ken Jercha from Holy Apostles in Meridian joins Morning Light to provide our weekly Sacred Music segment of the show.

Vocations Focus is heard the 1st & 3rd Thursday of each month on Morning Light. Today, we share an encore of our recent interview of Fr. John Mosier. The new pastor of St. Mark's Catholic Community in Boise has a VERY interesting vocation story and he shares that today with our audience.

Morning Light presents "Catholic Kids Questions" 'cuz Catholic kids want to know. Today, Gabe sits down with Fr. Johannes from the fraternity of Verbum Spei.

Morning Light brings you "Through the Fire" hosted by David Fortin and Dcn. Don Prendergast - giving men the tools to build the domestic church and the spiritual weapons to defend it. Today, discussing the book "Be a Man" by Fr. Larry Richards.  We are called to be Saints - how can Catholic men get to that level of spirituality?

Faith & Feasts is a weekly segment on Morning Light hosted by Teresa Zepeda.

"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, Dr. Joe Lipetzky shares more from the book Character Building by David Isaacs, this week focusing on how to teach obedience to children of different age groups.

"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 S.E. Boise. Today is Taco Tuesday! Not just any ordinary taco however - as Chef talks about the tongue and what it meant in Biblical times, Brian & Hope enjoy some lengua tacos.

John Keenan from the Idaho Lay Dominicans joins Morning Light today to conclude thier series on St. Paul's letter to the Colossians. 

Cari Moodie provides our Faith Community Nursing segment on Morning Light. Cari talks about the importance of this beautiful ministry in our parishes. Also, there is an opening at Holy Apostles - learn more at www.CatholicIdaho.org  

Pat King's Man Cave is heard every other Wednesday as part of Morning Light. On the heels of the DNC and a recent heavy metal concert he was attending, Pat shares ways that parents can bring up healthy Catholic kids in a culture that wants them to make bad choices.

Morning Light presents "Faith & Feasts" with Tereza Zepeda, highlighting the saints and feast days in the coming week. Also, more about the "mission year" - part of the National Eucharistic Revival.