Morning Light welcomes back John Keenan & Pamila Jaszkowiak from the Idaho Lay Dominicans to continue their discussion of the 1 Timothy...today, a short but powerful chapter!

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 another episode of Why Catholics Do That, talking today about “The Sign of the Cross.” 

Blessed & Beautiful is a weekly segment of Morning Light aimed at Catholic women and the challenges they face in today's culture. Today, Diana Carrillo shares some sage advice on dealing with Social Influences!

Ralph May, Executive Director from the Society of St. Vincent de Paul of SW Idaho, returns to Morning Light with updates on seeing the impact of your generosity firsthand. Get a Behind-the-Scenes look at the Food Pantry on Monday from 10a - 12n. Check out the Re-Entry Program's Open House on Thursday between 5-7pm. Keep listening for specific dates for Prison Visit Opportunities in August and September. Also, the Volunteer Picnic is coming up September 19 and the Feeding American Heroes event, in partnership with the VA, will be at the Ford Idaho Center on September 26.

Despite being on vacation in Chicago...Cathryn Gardner, Music Minister at Our Lady of the Rosary in Boise, still joined Morning Light to share the word HOSANNA today on the show!  Here are the music selections for you to enjoy in their entirety:

Palestrina - Missa Papae Marcelli Hosanna

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VniL5Et7Ho4&list=RDVniL5Et7Ho4&start_radio=1

Mozart - Hosanna 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mcWduP8s6Ow&list=RDmcWduP8s6Ow&start_radio=1

Andrew Loyd Webber - Hosanna

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bf2_AGh61bM#:~:text=Provided%20to%20YouTube%20by%20Universal,Choir%20Auto%2Dgenerated%20by%20YouTube.

Hillsong Worship - Hosanna

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hnMevXQutyE&list=RDhnMevXQutyE&start_radio=1

Morning Light welcomes back Jay Wonacott, Director of Marrige & Family Life for the Diocese of Boise, sharing several upcoming events you should be aware of.  To learn more or to register, visit the website: https://www.dioceseofboise.org/event 

Taken from May 28, this is an encore of Catholic Kids Questions on Morning Light. This is part 1 of Gabe's lively conversation with Eric Meyer (now a Deacon at St. Augustine in Moscow)

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 Archangel Catholic, we welcome back Jacob Frazier to talk about ways to be a Mary in a Martha world. Are you anxious about many things?  Tune in and learn ways to cope with stress in a spiritual way!

Cooking With Scripture is a weekly segment of Morning Light hosted by Chef Lou Aaron, owner of the Westside Drive-In and also a Deacon at Our Lady of the Rosary parish in SE Boise. Today, while our co-hosts dine on lollipop lamb chops, we get a lesson on The Lamb and all of symbolism from the Old Testament that is fulfilled in Revelation.

Morning Light welcomes back the Idaho Lay Dominicans. Today, Alanna Burg & Pam Jaszkowiak tackle Chapter 3 of 1 Timothy. They also briefly share their thoughts on the Saint whose feast day we celebrate today - Mary Magdalene - and her importance to Dominican life.

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 another installment of Why Catholics Do That. Today’s topic - “Lectio Divina” 

Morning Light presents our weekly Blessed & Beautiful segment aimed at Catholic women to discuss the issues of today's culture. Today, Diann Scheetz shares a recent story of how social influences affected her life.

Morning Light welcomes back Gina Schmidt for our Faith Community Nursing segment. Today, she talks about hearing and hearing loss. Learn more at these links:

https://www.hearingloss.org/

https://www.hearingloss.org/understanding-hearing-loss/hearing-loss-101/hearing-loss-toolkit/

https://www.hearing.org/hearing-screening/

"The Catholic Attic" is our monthly catechesis lesson from Fr. Justin Brady, pastor of St. Paul’s parish in Nampa. This month, he stops by Morning Light to discuss “FAITH”

Morning Light presents Faith & Feasts as Teresa Zepeda talks about the saints and feasts days coming up over the next 7 days.

Jarrod Crump from SPERO Mental Health & Healing (and Meridian Advanced Psychiatry) joins Morning Light to talk about “Diet and Mental Health”

Chef Lou Aaron could not join Morning Light today so we offer this "Best of" segment from July 27, 2021 talking about Bread from Heaven.

Josh Andrus & Mike Turner from the Idaho Lay Dominicans join Morning Light today to continue the discussion about the First Letter to Timothy.

Morning Light presents "Why Catholics Do That" - 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. Today is part 2 of her explination of annulments.  

Morning Light welcomes back our "Passionately Pro-Life" advocate, Emily Naugle, talking pro-life news and plugging the upcoming Unwavering Witness event.

Learn more at:  https://rtli.regfox.com/unwavering-witness

During our weekly Sacred Music segment, Morning Light welcomes back John Vitz from Angelus Music to discuss Pope Leo XIV.

Teresa Zepeda returns to Morning Light with the latest edition of Faith & Feasts, going over the saints and feasts days coming up during the next 7 days...

Saint Benedict, Abbot - July 11

Saint Kateri Tekakwitha - July 14

Saint Bonaventure, Bishop - July 15

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 to talk about how we grieve. 

• Psalm 34:18: "The Lord is close to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit." 

• Psalm 147:3:   "He heals the brokenhearted and binds up their wounds."

• Revelation 21:4:  “He will wipe every tear from their eyes. There will be no more death or mourning or crying or pain, for the old order of things has passed away.”

• Matthew 5:4:  “Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted.”

• 1 Peter 5:7:  "Cast all your anxiety on him because he cares for you."

• Romans 8:28:  "And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose."

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 SE Boise. Today, the topic is Barley which shows up in much of the Old Testament. Learn more about one of the seven foods of the Promised Land while our co-hosts dine on a delicious plate of barley with mushrooms, nuts and fresh chives. 

Morning Light welcomes John Keenan & Alanna Burg from the Idaho Lay Dominicans to discuss 1 Timothy, Chapter 1 and how issues in the culture of Saint Paul and some of the same that we deal with today.

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 another episode of "Why Catholics Do That." Today’s segment tackles the tough topic of Annulments.  What is it and who needs one?  Tune in and learn more! 

Ken Jercha joins Morning Light in-studio today for our weekly Sacred Music segment. The Silver Rose procession with the Knights of Columbus is touring southern Idaho honoring Our Lady of Guadalupe.  Is there some music that’s related to those subjects - absolutely!  Ken shares a couple of songs on his 12-string guitar!

Gina Schmidt returns to Morning Light to provide our Faith Community Nursing segment!  Today, she's sharing safety tips for this 4th of July weekend. 

1. Fireworks: statistics, safer ways to handle them, alternative activity ideas

2. Heat and sun safety: vulnerable groups, safety tips

3. Picnic food safety: best practice for food handling to keep everyone healthy. 

4. Lastly, we will remember that our body is the temple of the Holy Spirit, and we want to keep it in tip top shape for the Lord. 

Vocations Focus is heard the 1st and 3rd Thursday of each month during Morning Light. Today, Jim & Mary Ellen Nourse test our co-hosts' knowledge of our seminarians, priests and Bishop Peter himself during a special "Lightning Round" edition of the segment.

Teresa Zepeda brings you another great edition of Faith & Feasts on Morning Light! Today, with a new month, she shares the theme of July, Pope Leo XIV's prayer intentions and a list of feast days over the next seven days.

Catholic Counseling is a weekly segment of Morning Light where we've assembled a panel of experts to help Catholics maintain good mental help. Today, Dr. Joe Lipetzky from Cornerstone Psychological Associates in Boise, talks about the 7 Desires of Our Heart.

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 SE Boise. Today, the currant - a delicate fruit that grows wild in Idaho thanks to today's Saint - Junipero Serra, who spread them across California while he was setting up the Missions.

Morning Light welcomes Pamila Jaszkowiak from the Idaho Lay Dominicans to finish up the discussion on 1 John (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 as Morning Light presents our next edition of Why Catholics Do That with today’s topic - “The Sacrament of Marriage” 

Rachel Gehring from Transformed by Mercy returns to Morning Light, talking today about Social Influences…where do we go with our questions and longings? How can we prevent negative social influence from overriding our opinion, or what we know to be right and truth? With today being the solemnity of the Sacred Heart of Jesus, what can the Sacred Heart teach us? Listen in as Rachel tackles these questions and more!

Staff writer Emily Woodham joins Morning Light today to walk us through the latest issue hot off the press! Despite this being the last physical issue until August 8th, the ICR will release stories on a digital platform through the month of July. Go to https://www.idahocatholicregister.org to stay up to date on Catholic news around the Diocese of Boise.

Morning Light welcomes back Ralph May, Executive Director from the Society of St. Vincent de Paul of SW Idaho, with results from last week's Summerfest event. Also, a preview of today's Subaru Car Raffle where five cars are going to be awarded! Finally, Ralph shares details on a unique opportunity to go inside our local prisons and witness the work being done inside.

Cathryn Gardner from Our Lady of the Rosary in SE Boise, returns to Morning Light today for our weekly Sacred Music segment. Today, she covers music that honors Saints Peter and Paul for the Solemnity this weekend.

Tu es petrus (Palestrina):  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zmXiFMHzpgo&list=RDzmXiFMHzpgo&start_radio=1

Tu es petrus (Faure):   https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q8MAfaVcW4Y&list=RDQ8MAfaVcW4Y&start_radio=1

Apostle Paul (Cross):   https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V_RVMsp6UIE&list=RDV_RVMsp6UIE&start_radio=1

We Sing the Glorious Conquest (arr. Vaughn Williams):  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=inCGBp4Q6Zc&list=RDinCGBp4Q6Zc&start_radio=1

Jay Wonacott, Director of Marriage & Family Life for the Diocese of Boise, returns to Morning Light to share updates on events coming up.

Morning Light welcomes back Fr. John Mosier to discuss vocations in the Diocese of Boise. He also shares stories from his recent trip walking the Camino.

Faith & Feasts is a weekly segment of Morning Light hosted by Teresa Zepeda. Today, she shares details on two upcoming solemnities closing out the month of the Sacred Heart. Plus, the saints and feasts days coming up over the next 7 days.

"Catholic Counseling" is a weekly segment of Morning Light where we've assembled a panel of experts to help Catholics maintain good mental health. Michael D’Esterre, Director at Archangel Catholic joins us today to talk about some common roadblocks and hangups people have to counseling. Does our need for counseling come from a lack of faith? And, how can we incorporate prayer into our counseling plan? The more you listen, the more you learn!

"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 SE Boise. Dining on a delicious plate of corkscrew pasta with shrimp and beef bolonese over fettuccine, I really couldn't tell you what today's lesson was even about?! You better click the Play button and find out... 

The Idaho Lay Dominicans kick off Morning Light today as Mike Turner & Josh Andrus continue the discussion of 1 Peter and the use of the word "love."

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 the next episode of Why Catholics Do That. Today’s topic - “It’s Wedding Season!” 

Kris Foster from St. Mark’s joins Morning Light today to talk about blessings and then ties that into Corpus Christi Sunday. We also share a beautiful song off of her "Grateful" CD.

Morning Light brings you our Faith Community Nursing segment with Faith Boyd, RN fills in this month for Gina Schmidt. Today, Faith talks about CPR and AED - what do those letters mean and how should we be prepared?

Teresa Zepeda returns to Morning Light to talk about the saints and feasts days coming up this week. Then, she shares some great ideas to celebrate Corpus Christi this coming Sunday.

Catholic Counseling is a weekly segment of Morning Light where we've assembled a panel of experts to help Catholics maintain good mental help. Today, Jarrod Crump from SPERO Mental Health & Healing (as well as Meridian Advanced Psychiatry) talking about “positive psychology” - specifically the benefits/importance of gratitude.

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 SE Boise. Today's lesson centers around the delicious cherry.

Alanna Burg & John Keenan from the Idaho Lay Dominicans join Morning Light once again - this week, continuing the series of 1 John

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 Morning Light's weekly segment - Why Catholics Do That. Today’s topic - “Artificial Contraception is Wrong.”

Morning Light welcomes back Fr. Nelson Cintra to provide our Monday morning series for the month of June on the topic of "Generational Catholicism." How does warmth and affection translate to choosing Catholicism as adults?

• High Affection with High Expectation: Relationship & Holiness

• Low Affection with High Expectation: Resentment

• Low Affection with Low Expectation: Mediocrity, complacency

• High Affection with Low Expectation: spoils and smothers the child

Morning Light presents our weekly "Blessed & Beautiful" segment aimed at Catholic women. Today, Diann Scheetz shares her thoughts on how to keep the Faith.

Morning Light says good-bye to Dcn. Scott Pearhill as he leaves his position as Editor of the Idaho Catholic Register for a teaching position at Mount Angel. He's here today to walk us through the latest issue hot off the press!

Ken Jercha provides this week's Sacred Music segment of Morning Light with a couple of renditions of "Come, Holy Spirit" on the heels of our celebration of Pentecost Sunday.

Jay Wonacott, Director of Marriage & Family Life for the Diocese of Boise, returns to Morning Light with updates on a few upcoming events planned for our area. Get more details at www.DioceseofBoise.org 

Morning Light presents our monthly catechesis lesson from Fr. Justin Brady, pastor of St. Paul’s parish in Nampa. This month on The Catholic Attic - “We Have a New Pope!” 

Faith & Feasts is a weekly segment of Morning Light hosted by Teresa Zepeda, highlighting the Saints and feast days over the next seven days.

Catholic Counseling is a weekly segment of Mornng 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. Kathy Edwards…here today to talk about perseverance, offering these among many other Scripture readings to lift you up!

1. James 1:12

2. Romans 5:3-4

3. Hebrews 12:1

4. Galatians 6:9

Chef Lou Aaron could not join Morning Light today so we offer you this "Best of" segment from June 16, 2020 on the topic “Can you tell what's fake versus the Real Thing?”

Morning Light welcomes back Pam Jaszkowiak & Josh Andrus from the Idaho Lay Dominicans to continue talking about the First Letter of Saint John.

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 - “Making a Good Confession.” 

Morning Light welcomes back Fr. Nelson Cintra to provide our Monday morning series for the month of June on Generational Catholicism. Today's topic - what is a warm and affectionate home?

Blessed & Beautiful is a weekly segment of Morning Light designed for Catholic women and the challenges they face in today's culture. Today, Rita Franklin shares her thoughts on keeping the faith, even in the face of difficulties.

John Vitz from Angelus Music joins Morning Light today to share a couple of selections from his CD: "A Mass for Peace in the Third Millennium."

Morning Light presents our Faith Community Nursing Segment as Faith Boyd, BSN, RN fills in this month for Gina Schmidt. Faith talks about the top 3 health concerns for men: 1) Heart Disease  2) Cancer (specifically Prostate) and 3) Mental Health.

Faith & Feasts is a weekly segment of Morning Light hosted by Teresa Zepeda. Today, after she highlights the saints and feast days over the next week, Teresa talks about ways to celebrate Pentecost this coming Sunday.

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!

Chef Lou Aaron could not be with us so Morning Light presents this "Best of" segment from June 6, 2023 talking about “Artichokes”

Mike Turner from the Idaho Lay Dominicans joins Morning Light today to discuss the first letter of Saint John.

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 our weekly segment Why Catholics Do That during Morning Light. Today’s topic - “The Precepts of the Church”

Morning Light is excited to have Fr. Nelson Cintra providing our Monday morning series for the month of June, talking more about "Generational Catholicism."

During our weekly "Blessed & Beautiful" segment, Rachel Gehring joins Morning Light to share her thoughts on keeping the Faith in today's culture.

Executive Director Eddie Trask from Catholic Charities of Idaho joins Morning Light to share an immigration story and a couple of other “Mission Moments”

Jay Wonacott, Director of Marriage & Family Life for the Diocese of Boise, joins Morning Light today with updates on several upcoming events you should have on your calendar.

Faith & Feasts is a weekly segment of Morning Light hosted by Teresa Zepeda. After going through a week's worth of feast days, she shares four celebrations that center around May 8 - the day when Cardinal Prevost became Pope Leo XIV.

"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 S.E. Boise. Today, Chef talks about watermelon - is it in the Bible?  And, what is the Gospel of the Watermelon?

Pamila Jaszkowiak & Alanna Burg from the Idaho Lay Dominicans join Morning Light today to walk through ALL of the past Pope Leos leading up to our current pontiff.

Blessed & Beautiful is a weekly segment of Morning Light aimed at Catholic women. Today, Taryn Kammaraad joins us to share her thoughts on the subject of "Keeping the Faith."

During our weekly "Sacred Music" segment, Morning Light welcomes back Cathryn Gardner, Music Minister from Our Lady of the Rosary in S.E. Boise, here on this feast day of Saint Rita of Cascia with a couple of hymns to her, then a story about our new Pope!

Hymn to St. Rita I (Come Virgins Chaste) - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ypZDA_kjId8

Hymn to St. Rita II (Faithful Wife and Caring Mother) - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cpbFK_ivcgY

Prayer of St. Augustine - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OUHGhwzy1PA

Gina Schmidt returns to Morning Light, talking about food and drug interactions during her Faith Community Nursing segment. Gina shares the different types of food and drug interactions, common offenders and of course - the Patron Saint(s) of today's topic!

Morning Light presents Pat King's Man Cave

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, Jarrod Crump from SPERO Mental Health & Healing and also Meridian Advanced Psychiatry discusses why theology is important for our mental health, specifically how certain Christian heresies can actually negatively impact on mental wellbeing.

Cooking With Scripture is a weekly segment of Morning Light hosted by Chef Lou Aaron, owner of Westside Drive-In and a Deacon of Our Lady of the Rosary in SE Boise. Today, the humble dandelion is the topic. While Brian & Hope enjoy a delicious dandelion salad, Chef Lou describes this superfood and how every part of it is useful.

Mike Turner & Josh Andrus from the Idaho Lay Dominicans join Morning Light today to conclude their discussion on “The LORD’s Day” from Saint John Paul II from 1998.  

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 during a segment call Why Catholics Do That. Today on Morning Light, we discuss “The Catechism of the Catholic Church."

May is the month dedicated to Our Lady. Morning Light welcomes back Sister Beverly from Marymount Hermitage to discuss a book by Dr. Brant Pitre entitled Jesus and the Jewish Roots of Mary: Unveiling the Mother of the Messiah. Today’s episode is about the Immaculate Mary and concludes Chapter 2 of this book. To learn more about the ministry work of Sister Beverly, please visit the website: www.Marymount-Hermitage.org 

Kris Foster, Music Minister at St. Mark’s Catholic Community in Boise, joins Morning Light today to talk about the significance of Mary during the month of May. She also shares a beautiful version of the “Regina Caeli” performed by St. Mark’s Choir.