Vocations Focus is heard the 1st and 3rd Thursday of the month as part of Morning Light. Today, Jim & Mary Ellen Nourse talk with Loretta Ruch from the Cathedral Vocations Team, talking about (among other things) plans for the upcoming National Vocations Week, Nov. 3-9.

Marshall Boyland (St. Mark's)

Mary Glenn (St. Mark's)

Dcn. Chris Privon (St. Mark's)

Emily Naugle (St. Mark's)

Cory Leinberger (St. Mark's)

Donna Gordon, Principal of St. Mark's School

Fr. John Mosier, Part #2 (St. Mark's)

Fr. John Mosier, Part #1 (St. Mark's)

Todd Baker (St. Mark's)

Flor Mancias (St. Nicholas)

Sandy Monreal (St. Therese)

Lori Espinoza (St. Therese)

Kevan Grant, Principal of St. Mary's School in Boise

 Nathan Munt (St. Mary's)

Lisa Benscheidt (St. Mary's)

Deacon Imanol (St. Mary's)

Fr. John Kucera, Part #2 (St. Mary's)

Fr. John Kucera, Part #1 (St. Mary's)

Jeremy Hopwood (Sacred Heart, Emmett)

Mandy Hopwood (Sacred Heart, Emmett)

Jackie Denig (Corpus Christi, Fruitland)

Randy Shears, Part 2  (Tri-Parish, Cottonwood)

Randy Shears, Part 1  (Tri-Parish, Cottonwood)

Sherry Nuxoll (Tri-Parish, Cottonwood)

John Pettinger (Sacred Heart, Boise)

 Sara Cox, Principal (Sacred Heart School)

 Rita Mountain (Sacred Heart, Boise)

Ron Haberman (Sacred Heart, Boise)

J.A. Arroyo (Sacred Heart, Boise)

Maria Joyce (Sacred Heart, Boise)

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.

Morning Light interviews Keith Pettyjohn, Board President of Salt & Light Radio, about the 2024 Fall Pledge Drive: what is the theme, where does the money raised go to, and the incentives for giving over the next few 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. 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.

During our weekly "Passionate Pro-Life" segment, Lenette & Randy Jackson from David’s Hope miscarriage ministry join Morning Light today to raise awareness of their work in our area.

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.”

Morning Light presents "Catholic Book Club" with Patrick O’Hearn, talking about his new book - “Nursery of Heaven“ available at https://sophiainstitute.com/product/nursery-of-heaven  Patrick is a husband, father and author - His subjects of interest include the lives of the saints and the interior life. He holds a Masters in education from Franciscan University. You can visit his website at patrickrohearn.com.

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 welcomes back Alberto Jaramillo from Bronco Catholic to talk about the upcoming Fall Retreat at Camp Perkins near Stanley. Also, swing dance lessons at the St. Paul's Student Center and a new TV outside of the building on the Boise State campus will show a livestream of Mass!

Morning Light presents "Catholic Kids Questions" as Gabe sits down with the Editor of the Idaho Catholic Register, Deacon Scott Pearhill, who answers a myriad of questions from how to become a Deacon to "dinosaurs" in the Old Testament...cuz Catholic kids want to know!

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 

The Bishop Kelly Knights record their third straight shutout with a 24-0 win over the Skyview Hawks on Friday, October 4th in Nampa.

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!

Ralph May, Executive Director from the Society of St. Vincent de Paul of SW Idaho, returns to Morning Light with some incredible updates...

• Feeding American Heroes - 811 Veterans and their families were served with over 30 tons of food and household goods given out that afternoon!

• The flagship thrift store on State Street has moved one and a half miles east on State 

• The new location opened Tuesday. - very successful launch.  

• Thanksgiving Food Box is only a little over a month and a half away -  expanding registration to receive boxes and expect an increase in demand.

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.

The Banquet of Love Marriage Enrichment Retreat is coming to Holy Apostles on October 18 & 19. Morning Light catches up with Maureen Otremba - she and her husband Jim will be the retreat facilitators.

Vocations Focus is heard the 1st and 3rd Thursday of each month during Morning Light. Today, Mary Ellen Nourse talks with Fr. Gabriel Morales. Still recovering from a horrific car accident a couple years ago, Father is now a "priest in residence" with the Holy Spirit Catholic Community in Pocatello.

Morning Light presents Catholic Kids Questions with Gabe Ryan. Today, he talks with Fr. Justin Brady about a variety of topics from exorcism to guardian angels...cuz Catholic kids want to know! If your child has questions for future episodes, send them to:  https://saltandlightradio.com/catholic-kids-questions 

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 

Today, during our weekly Passionately Pro-Life segment, Morning Light welcomes Kacey Crump - a registered nurse with Keystone Hospice to discuss the proper human dignity for end of life situations.

Bishop Kelly Knights - 54

Columbia Wildcats - 0

"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?

Morning Light catches up with Fr. Rick Frechette who was in Boise to raise awareness and funds for Project Haiti.

Morning Light presents Catholic Book Club, moderated today by Dr. Helen Hoffner, author of the new book "The Rosary Collector's Guide" available through Sophia Institute Press.

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.

Faith & Feasts is a weekly segment of Morning Light hosted by Teresa Zepeda. Today, part 2 of her conversation with the founder of The Little Rose Shop - Raquel Rose.

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 

Stanlynne Mixayphone joins Morning Light once again to discuss the tough topic of human trafficking in our area.

Bishop Kelly Knights - 19

Nampa Bulldogs - 0

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!

Beth Huston from the Society of St. Vincent de Paul in Pocatello, along with Board member Ted Peterson, join Morning Light today to share the wonderful things happening in the Pocatello area.

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.

Vocations Focus is heard on the 1st and 3rd Thursday of the month during Morning Light. Today, Jim & Mary Ellen Nourse talk with Dcn. Matt Johnston from All Saints parish in Lewiston.

"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.

Faith & Feasts is a weekly segment of Morning Light hosted by Teresa Zepeda. Today, special guest Raquel Rose from The Little Rose Shop joins the segment today to share her beautiful story.

"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?