Mary Jo Dickson stops by Morning Light to discuss the Eucharistic Miracles travelling display - what it is, the history behind it and how your parish can schedule it.

   Dr. George Lewis and Jim Warburton stop by Morning Light to share details about the 14th Annual Vocations Golf Tournament.

   Not only is it a "Wonderful Wednesday" edition of Morning Light, it is also Day 1 of the Spring Pledge Drive.  Keith Pettyjohn talks about the importance of these fundraising efforts on the show.

   John Sacco, Marketing Director from Magnificat magazine, discusses the publication during Morning Light.  During the Pledge Drive, a generous pledge of $40 per month or more, our gift to you is a 1-year subscription.

   Time for Spring Cleaning!  Kathy Edwards from Cornerstone Psychological Associates stops by Morning Light for the weekly "Catholic Counseling" segment.  Kathy has some helpful tips to share on not only cleaning the HOUSE this Spring but your HEAD as well.

   "Knights News" is a weekly segment of Morning Light where members of the different Knights of Columbus Councils stop by the studio and share all of the wonderful work they do in the parish and the community.  This week, Jim Van Dinter (St. Mark's) returns with an update on their annual "40 Cans for Lent" project.

   John Keenan & Mike Turner from the Idaho Lay Dominicans make their weekly visit to the Morning Light program, discussing more about the history of the Order.

   Owner of the Westside Drive-In - Chef Lou Aaron - is also a Deacon at Our Lady of the Rosary in east Boise.  During this visit to Morning Light, Chef Lou continues his helpful insight to the Seder meal celebrated during Passover.

   Nancy Corgiat, Principal of Holy Spirit Catholic School in Pocatello, talks with Morning Light about all of the exciting things happening at their school.

   Joan Colleran, BK Service Learning Coordinator, stops by Morning Light to share what service learning actually is at Bishop Kelly also the upcoming BK Service Learning Day on April 18.

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   Mike Scheuchzer, guitarist and one of the founding members of MercyMe, chats with Morning Light in advance of their Boise concert this Friday night.

Live on location from McCall, Morning Light's own Whitni Willmore calls in a report from the Caritas Retreat.

   Emily Woodham is the moderator of this edition of Catholic Book Club, a segment heard every other Friday during Morning Light.  Emily discusses the C.S. Lewis classic - "The Screwtape Letters."

   Morning Light features a weekly segment of Marriage & Family Life.  This week, Robin Mitra discusses the "Couples for Christ" ministry

   Catholic recording artist, Donna Cori Gibson talks with Morning Light about an exciting new project she was commissioned to write and record.

   Jim & Mary Ellen Nourse interview Fr. Nathan Dail during this edition of "Vocations Focus" during the Morning Light program

Doug Alles, Executive Director from Catholic Charities of Idaho

   Pat King & Josh Dickson host "Man Cave" each week during Morning Light.  In this episode, they discuss the movie "UnPlanned" and give their feedback on the pro-life film.

   Why is Easter so late this year?  Teresa Zepeda explains during "Faith & Feasts" a weekly segment of Morning Light.

   Christian Welp from the Idaho Catholic Network makes his weekly visit to Morning Light to discuss legislation that affects Idaho Catholic voters.

Angela Hild, Principal of St. Edward's Catholic School

   The Coaching Educator - Rebecca M. Carroll - stops by Morning Light to briefly discuss the recent college admissions scandal.  Then, share information on where your high school student should be now that there are only two more months of school

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Bye-Bye to Sockeye (Grill & Brewery) 

   Seminarian Nelson Cintra visits with Morning Light via webcam regarding the "Wonder Fully Made" discernment event at Nazareth Retreat Center on April 4th.

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   Grant Breidenbach, Marketing Director for St. Vincent de Paul, stops by Morning Light to share some upcoming events and go over highlights from a recent grand opening.

   Filling in for Jay Wonacott during our weekly "Marriage & Family Life" segment, Jodi Fulford stops by Morning Light to share more about her experiences teaching the recent 6-week Catholic Parenting Pilot Program.

   In this "Sacred Music" segment of Morning Light, Jake Ineck and special guest Krystin Newman perform "Via Dolorosa" live in-studio and share how music during Lent can affect us.

   Fr. Nathan Dail, Vocations Director for the Diocese of Boise,  is our guest on Morning Light. The topic of conversation is "discernment" - how do we approach young people with the right information to help them make decisions that aren't based on fear?  What events are out there to help them with discernment?

   In our parish nursing segment, Gina Schmidt informs the Morning Light audience about colorectal cancer.  Is this a subject discussed...with disgust?  It shouldn't be - these cancers are treatable and preventable so tune in to learn more!

   "Man Cave" is a weekly segment of Morning Light, discussing issues that face Catholic men in today's society.  In this episode, Pat King shares his experience from the recent "Come & See" weekend at Mount Angel Seminary in Oregon.

   Mary Hill & Mary Pasker visit Morning Light with more information about Birthright of Boise and details on the upcoming Gala fundraiser - Saturday, April 6th at the Riverside Hotel.  Remember, Birthright's 24/7 Hotline is 1-800-550-4900

   "Faith & Feasts" (without Teresa Zepeda) this morning focuses on Laetare Sunday - the 4th Sunday of Lent.  Laetare means "rejoice" so learn some ways you & your family can celebrate.  And hopefully your priest wears his rose-colored vestments at Mass.

   Christian Welp from Idaho Catholic Network shares the latest news from the Capitol during Morning Light.  Today's topic is Medicaid Expansion and how new additions to the bill will affect Catholic voters.

   "Catholic Counseling" - 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 in Boise discusses childhood obesity (fasting during Lent).

   Brian Simer from the Knights of Columbus stops by Morning Light to share an incredible opportunity for eastern Idaho - the incorrupt heart of St. John Vianney!  This relic will be at Idaho Falls and Pocatello this week.

   Mike Turner from the Idaho Lay Dominicans stops by Morning Light to begin a discussion on the history of the Dominican Order.

   "Cooking With Scripture" is a weekly segment of Morning Light, usually starring Chef Lou Aaron - owner of Westside Drive-In and a Deacon at Our Lady of the Rosary parish in east Boise.  Due to an emergency at the diner, Chef Lou couldn't make it - so Brian & Whitni share an Easter Cookie recipe that has corresponding Gospel readings with each step in preparing & baking the cookies.

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   During the weekly segment of Morning Light that spotlights Catholic Education, we welcome Anita Miller to the studio - the Business Manager at St. Joseph's Catholic School in Boise.

   During the weekly Morning Light segment with Bishop Kelly High School, Brian & Whitni visit with Ryan Kerns, math teacher and head coach of the varsity boys basketball team.

Morning Glory Consecration Prayer:  Mary, my Mother, I give myself totally to you as your possession and property.  Please make of me, of all that I am and have, whatever most pleases you. Let me be a fit instrument in your immaculate and merciful hands for bringing the greatest possible glory to God.  Amen

   During the weekly "Getting to Know Us" segment of Morning Light, we introduce you to the new Director of Development at Salt & Light Radio - Laura McCauley.

   Every other Friday morning, Dcn. Gene Fadness - Editor of the Idaho Catholic Register - stops by Morning Light with the latest edition hot off the press

Whitni Willmore from Morning Light goes over some upcoming events for young adults

   Spend this day pondering St. Mother Teresa’s teaching as it is summarized by these three words:  Thirst … Heart … and Covenant. During these final days, there will be no new questions. Instead, you’ll have three words to reflect upon - words that summarize the teaching of each of our four Marian giants.  Record your thoughts, prayers and fruits of your pondering.

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   "Catholic Book Club" is a segment heart every other Friday on Morning Light.  In this edition, Pam DiLucca moderates the discussion of the book “BE HEALED” by Bob Schuchts.

   "UnPlanned" is an upcoming movie based on the book by Abby Johnson, former Planned Parenthood facility manager turned pro-life champion.  During this segment of Morning Light, Brian & Whitni play some sound clips from the directors of the movie, the actress portraying Abby and even from Abby Johnson herself.

   Jaime Thietten is a guest every other Thursday on Morning Light.  In this episode, another “Old Hymns Made New” with the timeless classic “Amazing Grace” by Chuck and Alicia Brock.  Their website is ChuckandAlicia.com and the song is on their album titled "Beautiful Savior"

   "Vocations Focus" is a segment heard every other Thursday on Morning Light.  In this episode, Jim & Mary Ellen Nourse interview Dcn. Tom Mannschreck from St. John's Cathedral.

   March is National Social Work Month.  Doug Alles, Executive Director of Catholic Charities of Idaho, stops by Morning Light to share the history of social work and how the Catholic Church has played a major role in it for centuries.

   Pat King & Josh Dickson host the weekly Man Cave segment of Morning Light.  In this episode, they discuss confession and its importance during this season of Lent.

Tina Kierce, Marketing & Communications Director for A New Beginning Adoption Agency in Boise.

Spend this day pondering St. Louis de Montfort’s Marian teaching as it is summarized by these three words:  Passion … Baptism … and Gift.  During these final 5 days, there will be no new questions. Instead, you’ll have three words to reflect upon - words that summarize the teaching of each of our four Marian giants.  Record your thoughts, prayers and fruits of your pondering.

   "Faith & Feasts" is a weekly segment of Morning Light hosted by Teresa Zepeda.  This is part 3 of our look at Lenten practices and focuses on alms-giving.

   John Paulton - Director, Advocacy for Family Policy Alliance of Idaho

   "Catholic Counseling" is a weekly segment on Morning Light where we’ve assembled a panel of experts to help Catholics maintain good mental health. This week, Kathy Edwards talks about "Spring Cleaning for the Mind"

   "Knights News" is a weekly segment of Morning Light.  This week, we talk with Grand Knight Karl Korbin from the St. Edward's Council in Twin Falls.  Besides all the wonderful pro-life work they do in the Magic Valley, find out the other projects they help with.

Today’s prayer:  “Come, Holy Spirit, living in Mary. Draw me in, with and through Mary, to the Fountain of Love and Mercy.”    

Questions for Day 28:  Have you thought about dedicating a small corner of your home or your garden to Mary?  Which is your favorite image or statue depicting Mary? Finally, “Divine Love placing a limit on evil” is how Pope John Paul II defines the Mercy of God.  Everyone carries around past and present evils - what limits on those evils do you recognize as Divine Mercy in your life?

   John Keenan from the Idaho Lay Dominicans stops by Morning Light for his weekly segment.  During this episode, he discusses "merit."

   "Cooking With Scripture" is a weekly segment of Morning Light where Chef Lou Aaron from Westside Drive-In (and a Deacon at Our Lady of the Rosary in Boise) shares some delicious food from Biblical times.  This week, a delicious chicken wrap with chard, goat cheese and hot pepper as he talks about the meaning of the word "covenant." 

   Idaho Catholic Schools are highlighted each week during Morning Light.  Despite being on spring break, Superintendent Sara Quilici was gracious in giving us some time to discuss the recent Crusaders Basketball Tournament, upcoming Sacraments of First Communion & Confirmation, plus this is the time to register students for next year.

   Each week, a member of the Bishop Kelly family pays Morning Light a visit.  We are blessed to feature President Rich Raimondi in this edition!  Rich shares results of the recent "One Day, One Knight" social media campaign, plus spring sports, graduation and registration for the next school year.

Today’s prayer:  “Come, Holy Spirit, living in Mary.  Prepare me to entrust myself completely to Mary so she can bring me closer to Christ.”    

Questions for Day 27: Jesus asks us to take Mary into our home.  We have a physical home and an inner “home” of heart.  How will Mary enter more deeply into these houses through our upcoming consecration?  Does Mary affect the decor of your home or how you entertain guests?  Think about new expectations for your home now that Mary lives there.

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   "Getting to Know Us" is a weekly segment of Morning Light - this week, Brian & Whitni share their personal Lenten journeys.  We all tend to stumble our way through these 40 days of preparation - but how do we pick ourselves back up and keep moving forward towards the Glory of Easter.

   The "official" Coaching Educator - Rebecca M. Carroll - was out with the flu so Brian & Whitni from Morning Light step in to discuss the latest scandal out of Hollywood - college admission fraud.

   High School youth ministry coordinator, Rusty Bang, visits Morning Light to talk about the youth ministry available at Holy Apostles in Meridian.

Today’s prayer:  “Come, Holy Spirit, living in Mary. Help me to be faithful to heart-pondering prayer, as was Mary.”  

Questions for Day 24:  What is true humility? Where in your life are there opportunities for the practice of humility?  Mary was attentive to the details of God. When has your attention to detail given you insight into what God wanted of you in a specific situation?  Finally, during this retreat, when have you most powerfully experienced heart-pondering prayer - how has your love for Jesus grown?