As the long-awaited beatification of Fulton J. Sheen draws near, Sheen historian Al Smith joins Matt Swaim on the Son Rise Morning Show to discuss his newest book, America’s Apostle. Al shares an insider preview of the upcoming "Sheen Week" celebrations, details behind the miraculous healing of James Fulton Engstrom, and why Archbishop Sheen’s writings on the Eucharist, suffering, and the priesthood remain a vital compass for Catholics today. Stream the interview!

As the long-awaited beatification of Fulton J. Sheen draws near, Sheen historian Al Smith joins Matt Swaim on the Son Rise Morning Show to discuss his newest book, America&rsquo;s Apostle. Al shares an insider preview of the upcoming "Sheen Week" celebrations, details behind the miraculous healing of James Fulton Engstrom, and why Archbishop Sheen&rsquo;s writings on the Eucharist, suffering, and the priesthood remain a vital compass for Catholics today. Stream the interview!

Son Rise Morning Show The Son Rise Morning Show with Anna Mitchell and Matt Swaim is fast-paced, motivating and informational – always from the Catholic perspective. You’ll hear news, engaging interviews, prayer and more each weekday morning from 6am-8am ET. 

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Celebrating America’s Apostle: Al Smith on the Beatification of Fulton Sheen

Father Philip Larrey from Humanity 2.0 returns to the Son Rise Morning Show to join host Anna Mitchell for a crucial conversation on the future of artificial intelligence. After a near-miss experience in a self-correcting AI vehicle, Fr. Larrey breaks down the recent essay by Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei calling for a slowdown in AI development. They explore why tech leaders are warning about extreme risks like biological weapons, the political pressure preventing companies from slowing down in the race against China, and why individual users must safeguard their own cognitive abilities. Stream the full conversation now!

Father Philip Larrey from Humanity 2.0 returns to the Son Rise Morning Show to join host Anna Mitchell for a crucial conversation on the future of artificial intelligence. After a near-miss experience in a self-correcting AI vehicle, Fr. Larrey breaks down the recent essay by Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei calling for a slowdown in AI development. They explore why tech leaders are warning about extreme risks like biological weapons, the political pressure preventing companies from slowing down in the race against China, and why individual users must safeguard their own cognitive abilities. Stream the full conversation now!

AI Speed vs. Human Safety: Fr. Philip Larrey on Dario Amodei’s Call to Slow Down

Advisory board member Al Smith (CelebrateSheen.com) joins host Anna Mitchell on the Son Rise Morning Show to kick off the beatification novena for Venerable Fulton J. Sheen. Al discusses heading to Peoria for "Sheen Week," the providential timing of the beatification, and the miraculous story of James Fulton Engstrom. Born without a pulse for 61 minutes in 2010, James is now a healthy 16-year-old who will carry the relics at the beatification Mass. Stream the full episode to join in praying the novena!

Advisory board member Al Smith (CelebrateSheen.com) joins host Anna Mitchell on the Son Rise Morning Show to kick off the beatification novena for Venerable Fulton J. Sheen. Al discusses heading to Peoria for "Sheen Week," the providential timing of the beatification, and the miraculous story of James Fulton Engstrom. Born without a pulse for 61 minutes in 2010, James is now a healthy 16-year-old who will carry the relics at the beatification Mass. Stream the full episode to join in praying the novena!

Sheen Timber & The Miracle Boy: Al Smith on Fulton Sheen's Beatification

Renowned art historian Liz Lev (Elizabeth-Lev.com) joins Anna Mitchell on the Son Rise Morning Show to explore how Renaissance masterworks connect the Nativity and the Crucifixion in honor of Our Lady of Sorrows. Liz breaks down how artists like Michelangelo, Giovanni Bellini, and Sandro Botticelli intentionally mirrored the image of the sleeping infant Jesus in Mary's arms with the lifeless body of Christ in the Pietà. Discover how these powerful visual parallels invite us into Mary’s empathetic share in her Son’s Passion. Stream the full conversation now!

Renowned art historian Liz Lev (Elizabeth-Lev.com) joins Anna Mitchell on the Son Rise Morning Show to explore how Renaissance masterworks connect the Nativity and the Crucifixion in honor of Our Lady of Sorrows. Liz breaks down how artists like Michelangelo, Giovanni Bellini, and Sandro Botticelli intentionally mirrored the image of the sleeping infant Jesus in Mary's arms with the lifeless body of Christ in the Piet&agrave;. Discover how these powerful visual parallels invite us into Mary&rsquo;s empathetic share in her Son&rsquo;s Passion. Stream the full conversation now!

Celebrating America’s Apostle: Al Smith on the Beatification of Fulton Sheen

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