Salt & Light Radio was truly blessed to kick-off our 2024 Spring Pledge Drive with the Most Rev. Peter Christensen, Bishop for the Diocese of Boise.  Part 2 of our interview with Bishop Peter discusses "The New Evangelization" and how Cathoic Radio works together with the Idaho Catholic Register newspaper (thanks to Dcn. Gene Fadness and now Dcn. Scott Pearhill.)

     Salt & Light Radio was truly blessed to kick-off our 2024 Spring Pledge Drive with the Most Rev. Peter Christensen, Bishop for the Diocese of Boise.  In part 1 of our interview, Bishop Peter talks about the theme - "Into the Deep"

     Morning Light presents "The Catholic Attic" - our monthly catechesis lesson courtesy of Fr. Justin Brady, Pastor of St. Paul's parish in Nampa.  Today is Day #1 of Salt & Light Radio's Spring Pledge Drive.  Fr. Brady shares his favorite memories of being a part of this radio ministry over the years as well as the overall importance of Catholic media, especially in today's confusing culture.

     "Man Cave" is a weekly segment of Morning Light hosted by Pat King & David Fortin. Today is the opening day of the Spring Pledge Drive so Pat & David share their thoughts on why this form of Catholic media is important to support financially.  You can make your pledge of financial support by calling 208-344-4774, visit www.SaltandLightRadio.com or download the Salt & Light Radio app onto your smartphone and donate there.  God bless you for your support of our radio ministry!

     Keith Pettyjohn, Board President of Salt & Light Radio, stops by Morning Light to officially launch the 2024 Spring Pledge Drive.  Keith talks about the theme - "Into the Deep" as well as some of the great incentives planned to make the phone ring over the next 3 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, Kathy Edward from Cornerstone Psychological Associates in Boise joins us with the topic - "The Beauty of Positive Thinking" and kicks off with a quote from Mother Teresa... "Go out into the world today and love the people you meet. Let your presence light NEW light in the hearts of others.”

     "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, Chef talks about cucumbers.

     Morning Light welcomes Alanna Burg & Pamila Jaszkowiak from the Idaho Lay Dominicans to continue their series on the Letter to the Ephesians…today, Chapter 3, Verses 1-13.

     Eric M. 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, Eric shares some surprising statistics on corporate management versus the workload that our priests and Bishops have to manage!

     Morning Light continues our series for the month of March - "Lessons on Lent."  Fr. Tim Segert, Parochial Vicar at St. John’s Cathedral, offers Part #2 focusing on one of the three pillars of Lent - “PRAYER.”

     Lori Hadacek Chaplin joins Morning Light today to discuss her involvement with the pro-life ministry "We Care Idaho" plus, her pro-life billboards, and the upcoming “Pro-life Heroes” Prime Rib Dinner.

     Salt & Light Catholic Radio 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 second book by Dr. Brant Pitre, Sister Beverly helps us see the entire history of salvation - from Mount Sinai to Mount Calvary. Today’s episode focuses on the events of The Wedding at Cana.  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 today to walk us through the latest issue hot off the press! To subscribe, visit www.catholicidaho.org  

     Morning Light welcomes back Ralph May, Executive Director of the Society of St. Vincent de Paul SW Idaho.  Ralph talks about the need for food at our area Food Banks and how far your financial donations can go.  Learn more at www.svdpid.org/food 

     During the Sacred Music segment of Morning Light, Ken Jercha from Holy Apostles music ministry stops by to talk about The Prodigal Son and his beautiful song “My Father’s Eyes” - https://youtu.be/tUDTBkFfFw0?si=7ecoulx41FvdfRYB  Also, Ken talks about The Way of the Cross  and the part that Simon of Cyrene played in it then performs a deeply moving song "Watch the Lamb."  Here is an article on Simon of Cyrene after the crucifixion -  https://aleteia.org/2022/04/12/what-happened-to-simon-of-cyrene-after-the-crucifixion

     Jay Wonacott, Director of Marriage & Family & Life for the Diocese of Boise, stops by Morning Light to continue his series on the paragraphs in the Catechism pertaining to marriage. Today - CCC #1640.

     "Vocations Focus" is heard the first and third Thursday of the month as part of Morning Light. Today, Mary Ellen Nourse talks with Sister Charlene Herinckx from the Sisters of St. Mary of Oregon. Sister Charlene and Sister Anna Nguyen are in Boise this weekend for the Idaho Catholic Youth Conference with stops at Bishop Kelly and other area Catholic schools. Sister Charlene is also the Vocations Director for the order - find out what that entails in this joyful interview.

     Melissa Hardy is the Director of New Life Support Services and she joins Morning Light to talk about a special retreat coming up next month. Women who have experienced an abortion and would like to seek healing are invited to the Revive Retreat at no cost. This event will be in McCall on the weekend of April 5-7. Learn more and register at:  https://newlifesupportservices.com/registration 

     Man Cave is a weekly segment of Morning Light, discussing the issues of today's culture that affect Catholic men.  Today, Pat King & David Fortin wrap up their series on the acronym of G.R.O.W.T.H … “H” stands for “Holiness.”

     Faith & Feasts is a weekly segment of Morning Light hosted by Teresa Zepeda.  Teresa gives us TWO weeks worth of Saints to focus on then talks about Laetare Sunday.

Learn how to pray this chaplet at:  https://www.usccb.org/prayers/chaplet-divine-mercy 

     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, Dr. Joe Lipetzky returns to talk about the steps necessary to turn vices into virtues!

     "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's lesson revolves around Psalm 119 talking about how God's words are sweeter than honey. Brian & Hope enjoy some delicious Manuka honey - a thick, dark honey native to New Zealand!

     Morning Light welcomes John Keenan from the Idaho Lay Dominicans to continue their series on the Letter to the Ephesians, focusing today on Chapter 2, verses 11-22.

     Dr. Scott French, one of the Directors at The Magis Center, once again joins Morning Light to continue our discussion on modern Faith & Science, Eucharistic Miracles, and Truth. 

    Morning Light presents our series for the month of March - "Lessons on Lent." Join us over the next few Monday mornings as Fr. Tim Segert, Parochial Vicar at St. John’s Cathedral, focuses on the three pillars of the Lenten season. Today is Part #1 which is a broad overview of Lent - there's still time for you to make the most of this liturgical season!

     Morning Light welcomes back our Passionately Pro-Life advocate, Emily Naugle, from a recent trip to a pro-life conference in the Portland area over the weekend. One of the topics covered was that of medically assisted suicide, which is legal in Oregon - what are the ramifications for the people of Idaho?  

     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 second book by Dr. Brant Pitre, Sister Beverly helps us see the entire history of salvation - from Mount Sinai to Mount Calvary. Today’s episode introduces Chapter 2 as we ask the opening question - Who IS Jesus of Nazareth? To learn more about the ministry work of Sister Beverly, please visit the website: www.Marymount-Hermitage.org 

     Morning Light talks with Dan Moberg, State Secretary with the Idaho Knigths of Columbus. Dan is also one of the leaders with the American Wheelchair Mission.  Go to www.amwheelchair.org in order to learn more.

James Valois moderates today's Catholic Book Club on Morning Light, talking about his new book “Our Lady's Prophecies: God's Messages for Our Time” available now (as of Feb. 20th) James has a B.A in Theology from Franciscan University of Steubenville where he became a revert to the Catholic faith from Evangelicalism while a student there.

This is a true story about Venerable Mother Mariana de Jesus, a Conceptionist nun, who received apparitions from our Lady of Good Success of the Purification and was given many prophecies specifically for our times; these apparitions have been approved by the local bishop in 1611 and upheld by every bishop since that time.

In 1582, Mother Mariana received an apparition of Jesus crucified, the Blessed Virgin, and St. Mary Magdalene, all life size - the vision of the three swords because three swords appeared with the words--heresy, blasphemy and impurity on each of them.

     During our weekly Sacred Music segment, Kris Foster from St. Mark's music ministry stops by Morning Light to talk about how Leap Day had its origins in the Catholic Church!  She also gives us a sneak peek at a song that will be performed on the Fifth Sunday of Lent entitled "Return to God."

     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!

     Morning Light presents a BONUS edition of "Vocations Focus" as Jim & Mary Ellen Nourse talk with Rhonda Gruenwald from "Vocations Ministry" - an organization that helps Dioceses across the country develop dialogue and raise awareness about vocations to the priesthood and religious life.

     Morning Light talks with Christian Welp from the Diocese of Boise about Camp John Paul II in Cascade. How did the Diocese come to own this beautiful piece of property?  Who can use the camp and how can you sign up for a spot?  What is Bishop Peter’s vision on how to use this facility for future events or retreats? Tune in and find out - the more you listen, the more you learn!

     "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”

     Teresa Zepeda is taking this week off from "Faith & Feasts" so Morning Light introduces you to David Ward, Founder of “Letters From the Saints.”  Listen in and find out what this ministry is all about and the inspiration behind it.  Who does the research on the various Saints before the letters are written?  What is the target age group for these letters? Tune in and see how this unique tool could be of help in your family's faith journey.  Learn more at: https://www.lettersfromthesaints.com 

     "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.

     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, can we take Sundays off during Lent? If we gave up chocolate, can we eat 10 candy bars after Mass on Sunday? If Catholicism seems complicated, Eric claims that it is! But, it's because these things are important - 2,000+ years of teaching and tradition should mean something to us today.

     Morning Light concludes our annual "FOCUS in February" series with Niru De Silva, Director of Retreats for FOCUS. Fresh off a retreat in Spokane over the weekend with members of Bronco Catholic at Boise State, Niru shares his joy of leading young adults towards an encounter with Christ.  Once considered a "NONE" (no religious affiliation), his own conversion to Catholicism has inspired him to share Christ with others.

     During our weekly "Passionately Pro-Life" segment, Morning Light talks with Camille Pauley, President and Co-founder of Healing the Culture, about a new series that’s been added to the platform called “Forbidden Discussions.”  This video series features debaters focused on Gen Z and presenting answers to the tough questions when it comes to pro-life.  Watch for yourself at: https://healingtheculture.org/forbidden-discussions 

Boys Championship:  

     St. Mark's - 47 

     St. Joseph's - 31

Co-Ed Championship:  

     Sacred Heart - 35 

     St. Mary's - 29

Girls Championship:  

     Tri-Parish - 30 

     St. Mark's - 21

     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?

     Former Boise resident, youth ministry leader and former keynote speaker at an Idaho Catholic Mens Conference, Morning Light welcomes Sean Forrest back to the show! Sean is the founder of Haiti 180, a ministry that builds orphanages, schools and hospitals in war-torn and nature-ravaged parts of Haiti.  Learn more at www.Haiti180.com 

  "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.

     We continue our annual series - FOCUS in February - where each week, Morning Light talks with a missionary from one of our Idaho universities or a member of the FOCUS staff. Taylor Middleton, FOCUS missionary at Boise State University, joins us this morning to share more about her faith journey.  To support Taylor, visit her link: https://focus.org/missionaries/taylor-middleton 

     Morning Light interviews Lois Anderson, Executive Director of Oregon Right to Life, about an upcoming Pro-Life Conference on March 2nd.  Learn more and register for this event at: https://www.ortl.org/conference  

     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 

     Every other Friday, Morning Light gets to interview a member of the Idaho Knights of Columbus. Today, creator of our Man Cave segment, Pat King, who is also a member of the Knights Council #3086 at Our Lady of the Valley in Caldwell.  Tonight is their first Lenten Fish Fry of the year - what makes his fish so much better than others? Something called “Awesome Sauce!” Pat also heads up the COR program - tune in and find out what it is exactly and the purpose behind it.

     Morning Light welcomes a surprise guest all the way from Philadelphia!  Chris Massaro is part of a group called "Biking for Babies" - tune in and find out what it is and why he was in Boise this week. He also shares some stories about the program and the people it has touched.  To learn more, go to www.BikingForBabies.com 

     For this week's "Sacred Music" segment, Morning Light visits with Julie Carrick from Carrick Ministries and host of “We Sing Our Faith” (heard Saturday nights at 8:00pm on Salt & Light Radio) Julie now has a special feature on Friday mornings on the Guadalupe Radio Network called "Notes of Truth with Julie Carrick." She also shares details on her busy Lenten Mission schedule which is focused on her 2nd book ‘Savior & Sustenance.'  Learn more about her ministry work at the following websites:

www.juliecarrick.com

www.carrickministries.com 

     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?

     "Vocations Focus" is heard the first and third Thursday of each month during Morning Light. Today, Jim & Mary Ellen Nourse sit down with the "retired" Dcn. Verne Geidl from St. Augustine's in Moscow. "Retired" in the sense of that he and his wife head up the marriage prep classes at St. Augustine's!

     "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  

     During our weekly "Passionately Pro-Life" segment, Morning Light visits with Terri Marcroft, Executive Director of Unplanned Good Inc., to talk about adoption legislation at the Idaho Capitol and three bills that are progressing. She is also the author of two pro-life books and tells us more about them. To learn more, please visit her website: UnplannedGood.org 

     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