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?

     "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.

     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 

     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?

     "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  

     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 

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.

     "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."

     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 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.

     "Man Cave" is a weekly segment of Morning Light hosted by Pat King & David Fortin. Today, the guys launch a 6-part series on G.R.O.W.T.H.  The "G" stands for "Gratitude" as they discuss what each is grateful for and how Catholic men can take a daily inventory of what God blesses us with with every breath we take.  Next week, "R" is for "Reconciliation" and will feature special guest, author of the book "Confession All" - Eddie Trask!

     "Faith & Feasts" is a weekly segment of Morning Light hosted by Teresa Zepeda. Today, she takes a look at the intentions of Pope Francis for the month of February, a rundown of the saints and feast days we get to celebrate over this coming week, and then we shine the spotlight on  today's Saint - John Bosco!

     "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 St. Mark's Catholic School, Counselor Sarah Lynch talks about bullying - the different types, what parents should look out for and how they should properly react.

     "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, while our co-hosts enjoy a healthy bowl of mustard greens, red peppers and onions...Deacon Lou talks about the many times Jesus used the tiny mustard seed to teach about the Kingdom.

     Alanna Burg & Mike Turner from the Idaho Lay Dominicans join Morning Light today to conclude the discussion on “The Ten Commandments.”  Today - The 10th Commandment - learn more in CCC paragraphs #2534-2550.

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 is “REMOTE CATHOLIC CHURCHES” - whether it's our Idaho priests traveling 100s of miles each weekend or celebrating Mass in Antarctica, the Great Commission is reaching all corners of the globe! 

     Morning Light presents Fr. Dominique, prior of the Fraternity of Verbum Spei, offering his "Thoughts on Theology." In Episode 2, Father talks about "The Gift of Faith."

     Assistant Editor, Emily Woodham, fills in for Dcn. Scott Pearhill in walking Morning Light through the latest issue of the Idaho Catholic Register hot off the press.

Cathryn Gardner, music director of Our Lady of the Rosary parish, stops by Morning Light today to discuss African-American spirituals - some of which are familiar to us and can even be found in our Catholic hymnals. 

Wade in the Water - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7_euSS86dvE

There is a Balm in Gilead - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xa8r2SM035w

Down to the River to Pray - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y2a9hehlMH8

Welcome Table Mass - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K2HkWCi8m5g

     "Man Cave" is a weekly segment of Morning Light hosted by Pat King and David Fortin. Today, the guys ask "What is Truth?" before they launch into a 6-part series based on the word G.R.O.W.T.H.  Next week's show will discuss "G" for Gratitude.

     "Faith & Feasts" is a weekly segment of Morning Light hosted by Teresa Zepeda. Today, she looks at some of the great Saints we get to celebrate in the coming week as well as suggestions on how to honor them best.  Then, Teresa spotlights today's feast for St. Francis de Sales.

     This "Blast From the Past" is taken from the Morning Light audio archives - a year ago on this day - from a Financial Fitness segment with Stephen Stech at Capital Financial Solutions, talking about women in the world of money & finances.

     "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, while our co-hosts feast on a plate of dried fruits, nuts and toast in honor of a Jewish celebration, Chef shares readings from Leviticus and tells us how we should "proclaim the Gospel" with great energy.

     Josh Andrus & John Keenan from the Idaho Lay Dominicans join Morning Light to continue the discussion on “The Ten Commandments”  Today - the 9th Commandment … where you can learn more in CCC paragraphs #2514 - #2533.

     Dr. Scott French, one of the Directors of The Magis Center, joins Morning Light today to remind us of how and why Fr. Spitzer created this institute that focuses on both faith AND science (not either/or)  Dr. French is also a keynote speaker for the upcoming Idaho Catholic Men's Conference.

     Morning Light presents “Thoughts on Theology” as Fr. Dominique Fraure, the Prior of the Fraternity of Verbum Spei, offers his reflections to a wide variety of topics.  From Mary to metaphysics, Fr. Dominique is ready to offer HIS…“Thoughts on Theology.”  This is Episode #1 entitled "Our Intelligence."  To learn more about the Fraternity of Verbum Spei, or the Monastery of Our Lady of Ephesus, visit their website: www.vsboise.org

     "Passionately Pro-Life" is a weekly segment of Morning Light where we talk about everything from womb to tomb.  Today, our guest Megan Wold shares her thoughts on Saturday's Respect Life Rally and pro-life issues being discussed in the current Idaho Legislative Session.

The Mass for Life recorded January 20, 2024 from the Cathedral of St. John the Evangelist in downtown Boise. Celebrant - Bishop Peter Christensen with concelebrants Fr. German Osario and Fr. Tim Segert with help from Dcn. Derrick O'Neill.

     Paul Ford joins Morning Light today to talk about Catholic education. He shares the story of a Supreme Court ruling regarding Catholic Education and how the Knights of Columbus got involved in this historical decision. This is the case about the Society of Sisters of the Holy Names of Jesus and Mary, and the U.S. Supreme Court ruling on June 1, 1925, against an Oregon law requiring children to attend public schools which was ruled unconstitutional. This ruling was important since the Oregon law was primarily intended to eliminate parochial schools.

     Morning Light welcomes back Ralph May, Executive Director from the Society of St. Vincent de Paul of SW Idaho.  Today, we re-visit "Cookies for Corrections" after the article in the Idaho Catholic Register came out late last week.  Also, an in-depth look at their Career Development work inside and outside Boise prisons.  Finally, you're encouraged to begin your "spring cleaning" early and bring good quality donations of clothing and household goods to SVdP Thrift Stores.

     During our weekly "Sacred Music" segment, Morning Light talks with Kris Foster, Music Director of St. Mark's Catholic Community in Boise.  The Third Sunday in Ordinary Time has been designated Word of God Sunday and she describes what will be different at Mass this weekend.

     Christian Welp from the Diocese of Boise visits with Morning Light regarding some political issues in the current Idaho Legislative session that may be of interest to Catholic voters.

    Why should Catholics be pro-life?  With the Idaho Respect Life Mass and March coming up this Saturday and the Day of Prayer for the Legal Protection of Unborn Children on the 22nd, Fr. Justin Brady from St. Paul's delves deeper into this subject during "The Catholic Attic" - a montly catechesis lesson heard during Morning Light.

     "Man Cave" is a weekly segment of Morning Light with local host Pat King and, from Spirit of Truth Radio Arts, David Fortin.  Today, part 2 of their interview with Dcn. Dave Imhof regarding the new COR program offered by the Knights of Columbus.

     Faith & Feasts is a weekly segment of Morning Light hosted by Teresa Zepeda.  On today's segment: 1) How long can we leave up our Christmas tree & decor?  2) Who are the Saints coming up in the next 7 days and how can we celebrate them?  3) How can we properly observe the Holy Name of Jesus?

     "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 Matt talking about "Misery and Mercy."

     "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.  Chef could not be with us this morning due to some unforeseen car trouble so we have his "Best of" segment from Jan. 24, 2023 talking about hummus.

     Alanna Burg & Pam Jaszkowiak from the Idaho Lay Dominicans join Morning Light to continue the discussion on “The Ten Commandments.”  Today - the 8th Commandment … which is encompassed in the Catechism of the Catholic Church in paragraphs #2464 - #2513.

     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 is food & drink...while many know beer & pretzels were invented by monks, do you know the origin of the crescent roll?  Do you know the Catholic backstory to Jagermeister liquor?  How did the Filet O'Fish sandwich come to be?  Tune in and enjoy today's stories!

     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 is the Year in Review edition, featuring the Top Ten stories of 2023.  Plus, news about the upcoming Idaho Catholic Men's Conference, a beautiful story about open adoption, and an important story about how changes to the U.S. immigration laws could impact our foreign-born priests in the Diocese of Boise.

     During our weekly "Sacred Music" segment, Morning Light welcomes back John Vitz from Angelus Music…talking today about God, our Father.  John shares his version of the PATER NOSTER  https://vimeo.com/201160259 

     Also, he spotlights St. Joseph and his role as a father to Christ. John shares about his Consecration to Saint Joseph, using the great book by Father Don Calloway.  Finally, we'll pay tribute to Joseph with my song JOSEPH, sung by Jake Ineck.  https://vimeo.com/738844869 

     Jay Wonacott, Director of Marriage & Family Life for the Diocese of Boise, joins Morning Light to talk about today being National Human Trafficking Awareness Day. Plus, a look at the upcoming Respect Life Mass, March and Rally on Saturday, January 20th. Finally, we continue our series on the paragraphs in the Catechism pertaining to marriage with CCC #1633 & 1634 discussing "mixed marriages" between Catholics and non-Catholics.

     Christian Welp from the Diocese of Boise joins Morning Light today to share details about "The Chosen" interfaith celebration coming to the Ford Idaho Center on Saturday, February 10th with two shows at 2:00pm and 7:00pm. Admission is free but you must have a ticket.  Learn more at the website:  https://comeevents.org 

     "Man Cave" is a weekly segment of Morning Light hosted by Pat King & David Fortin. Today, part 1 of their discussion with Dcn. Dave Imhof about the new COR program offered through the Knights of Columbus.

     "Faith & Feasts" is a weekly segment of Morning Light hosted by Teresa Zepeda. Today, after she goes over the saints to celebrate over the next 7 days, Teresa discusses ideas on how grandparents can share their Catholic Faith with their grandchildren even when their grandchildren’s parents have prevented them from doing so.

     "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…checking in today on those New Year's Resolutions.  How are they going?  She gives us a little review of setting realistic goals and making small continuous improvements that will probably be helpful right about now.

     "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, while our co-hosts enjoy some delicious beef skewers with rice & tzatziki sauce, Dcn. Lou talks about ancient kitchens that have been discovered and how they coincide with Scripture readings.

     John Keenan & Pamila Jaskowiak from the Idaho Lay Dominicans join Morning Light today to discuss the 7th Commandment.  You may be surprised about just how much of our life falls under "Thou Shall Not Steal."

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

     Morning Light searched the audio archives to bring you this Blast From the Past.  A “best of” Parish Nursing segment from Jan. 13, 2022 when Gina Schmidt talked about January being National Blood Donor Month.

     Morning Light welcomes back "Passionately Pro-Life" advocate, Emily Naugle, to discuss a couple of news stories from last year and a look ahead at the Life Mass and March for Life in Boise coming up on January 20.

     Stanlynne Mixayphone joins Morning Light today to launch a 4-part series as January is National Human Trafficking Awareness Month. She is a Trained Volunteer Ambassador of Hope for Shared Hope International. This is part 2 of our discussion.

      Morning Light talks with Ralph May, Executive Director from the Society of St. Vincent de Paul of SW Idaho. Today, he shares the results from the recent "Avenues for Hope" fundraiser, where they were 3rd in the state for both number of donations and amount collected!  We also talk about the growth and ministry going on inside our area prisons.

     As we prepare for Epiphany, some one who is popping up in our daily readings is John the Baptist.  During today's "Sacred Music" segment of Morning Light, Ken Jercha from Holy Apostles performs some new verses to the classic "Ready the Way."

     MaryLou Molitor stops by Morning Light today to offer some "Political Potpourri" as the 2024 Idaho Legislative Session begins on Monday, January 8th after Governor Little's State of the State Address.

     The Catholic Attic is a montly catechesis lesson on Morning Light provided by Fr. Justin Brady.  This "best of" offering is from March 17, 2023 as Father discusses how to properly discern voices. What is from God, what is from the evil one and what is our own pride trying to make something happen?

     During this episode of Man Cave, Pat King & David Fortin discuss the upcoming Idaho Catholic Men's Conference taking place on Feb. 3rd at Holy Apostles Catholic Church in Meridian.  Register now at www.IdahoCatholicMen.org

     "Faith & Feasts" is a weekly segment of Morning Light hosted by Teresa Zepeda.  Today, she shares ideas on how to continue our Christmas celebration as well as observing the upcoming Epiphany and the Baptism of the Lord.

     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 talks about teaching children "modesty" based on the book "Character Building" by David Isaacs.

https://www.amazon.com/Character-Building-Parents-Teachers-2001-04-10/dp/B01K04OC2M 

     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 today so we offer this "Best of" segment from Jan. 4 of 2022 which covered the topic of Epiphany.  With a New Year upon us, what "star" will YOU choose to follow?

     Morning Light welcomes back the Idaho Lay Dominicans to kick off our first live show of 2024!  Josh Andrus & Pam Jaszkowiak talk about the Sixth Commandment - learn more between paragraphs 2331 and 2359 in the Catechism of the Catholic Church.

     Salt & Light Catholic Radio now presents “Woman of the Eucharist.” Based on the final encyclical from Pope Saint John Paul II, Mary is presented as the Mother and Model of the Church.  Join Sister Beverly from Marymount Hermitage as continues to help us understand why the Eucharist is so important to our Catholic faith.  To learn more about the ministry of Sister Beverly, please visit the website: www.Marymount-Hermitage.org 

     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!  If you do not currently subscribe, please visit the website www.CatholicIdaho.org to learn more.

     Morning Light welcomes back Ralph May, Executive Director from the Society of St. Vincent de Paul of SW Idaho. Today, a recap of the recent "Cookies for Corrections"  Hope Ryan talks a bit about her experience at South Idaho Correctional Institution on Tuesday night.  Also, Christmas Toy Store results - over 5,800 kids served this year!  With some wonderful support from the Knights of Columbus with their Coats for Kids program.  Finally, the Avenues for Hope Campaign continues through the end of the year but please give during the Weekend Warrior phase this Saturday & Sunday.

     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.

     "Faith & Feasts" is a weekly segment of Morning Light hosted by Teresa Zepeda.  Today, she shares saints and feast days to celebrate over these next 2 weeks.  Then, more ideas on how to celebrate the Christmas Season.

     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 talks about the pitfalls of being self-centered.

     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.  Today's topic is "thorns & thistles" - while Deacon Lou talks about the "sticky" situations we get ourselves in to, our co-hosts dine on some delicious artichoke dip with healthy crackers made from seeds and nuts.

     Morning Light welcomes John Keenan & Anita Moore from the Idaho Lay Dominicans - here to continue the discussion on “The Ten Commandments”  Today, the Fifth (start at CCC paragraph #2258) and Sixth Commandments (CCC #2331).

     Mary McCool stops by Morning Light to shares details about Rachel's Vineyard.  The next healing retreat is scheduled for May 3-5, 2024 up in Garden Valley.  Get details at: https://www.rachelsvineyard.org/weekend/all-sites.aspx?s=ID#retreatsdetailsrow