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!

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. 

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. <a href="https://www.ewtn.com/radio/podcasts/son-rise-morning-show-~NZ"></a>

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Cradle to the Cross: Liz Lev on the Pieta & Our Lady of Sorrows

What can we learn from saints whom the secular world might view as failures or nobodies? On The Son Rise Morning Show, host Matt Swaim welcomes back Benedictine monk and author Fr. Augustine Wetta to discuss Sts. Simon and Jude, two Apostles who owned no earthly possessions, left minimal written records, and even share a single feast day on the Church calendar.

Fr. Wetta and Swaim explore how both Apostles lived in the shadow of more famous namesakes—Simon Peter and Judas Iscariot—and had their identities frequently confused in the Gospels. Yet, far from being failures, Simon and Jude were hand-chosen by Christ as original foundations of His Church. Their primary legacy lies not in famous quotes or vast wealth, but in the living communities they founded, the souls they converted, and their identity as beloved sons of God. Stream now to listen!

What can we learn from saints whom the secular world might view as failures or nobodies? On The Son Rise Morning Show, host Matt Swaim welcomes back Benedictine monk and author Fr. Augustine Wetta to discuss Sts. Simon and Jude, two Apostles who owned no earthly possessions, left minimal written records, and even share a single feast day on the Church calendar.
Fr. Wetta and Swaim explore how both Apostles lived in the shadow of more famous namesakes&mdash;Simon Peter and Judas Iscariot&mdash;and had their identities frequently confused in the Gospels. Yet, far from being failures, Simon and Jude were hand-chosen by Christ as original foundations of His Church. Their primary legacy lies not in famous quotes or vast wealth, but in the living communities they founded, the souls they converted, and their identity as beloved sons of God. Stream now to listen!

Hidden Pillars: Fr. Augustine Wetta on Sts. Simon and Jude and Secular 'Failure'6

Why is silent, overnight prayer outside an abortion facility such a powerful spiritual weapon for life and culture? On The Son Rise Morning Show, host Anna Mitchell welcomes back Doug Jaeger, member of the Cincinnati Men's Eucharistic Procession Society leadership team, to talk about the 24/7 prayer campaign during 40 Days for Life in Cincinnati.

Jaeger discusses the effort led by local pro-life leaders to mobilize men to cover the overnight shifts—from 7:00 PM to 7:00 AM—outside Planned Parenthood on Auburn Avenue. He shares his personal experience praying during the early morning hours, reflecting on the power of quiet witness, spiritual fellowship, and the surprising moments of grace and encouragement from passersby. Jaeger encourages men to step up, take a shift, and maintain a constant, prayerful presence for the unborn. Stream now to listen!

Why is silent, overnight prayer outside an abortion facility such a powerful spiritual weapon for life and culture? On The Son Rise Morning Show, host Anna Mitchell welcomes back Doug Jaeger, member of the Cincinnati Men's Eucharistic Procession Society leadership team, to talk about the 24/7 prayer campaign during 40 Days for Life in Cincinnati.
Jaeger discusses the effort led by local pro-life leaders to mobilize men to cover the overnight shifts&mdash;from 7:00 PM to 7:00 AM&mdash;outside Planned Parenthood on Auburn Avenue. He shares his personal experience praying during the early morning hours, reflecting on the power of quiet witness, spiritual fellowship, and the surprising moments of grace and encouragement from passersby. Jaeger encourages men to step up, take a shift, and maintain a constant, prayerful presence for the unborn. Stream now to listen!

Standing Sentinel: Doug Jaeger on 24/7 Prayer & Overnight Vigils for 40 Days for Life

How do hundreds of Catholic men transform the streets of urban Cincinnati into a vibrant public witness of faith, prayer, and reverence for the Blessed Sacrament? On The Son Rise Morning Show, host Matt Swaim welcomes back Doug Jaeger from the Cincinnati Men's Eucharistic Procession Society (CMEPS) to preview the 12th annual procession in downtown Cincinnati.

Jaeger recounts the steady growth of the procession—from 200 participants in its inaugural year to over 1,000 men processing today—and outlines the two-mile route from the Cathedral Basilica of St. Peter in Chains to historical Old St. Mary's Church in Over-the-Rhine. He shares details on the schedule, including Mass celebrated by Archbishop Francis Leo, Eucharistic Benediction along the way, and a final exhortation, while emphasizing the safety, community support, and autumn spirit that make this annual event a spiritual milestone. Stream now to listen!

How do hundreds of Catholic men transform the streets of urban Cincinnati into a vibrant public witness of faith, prayer, and reverence for the Blessed Sacrament? On The Son Rise Morning Show, host Matt Swaim welcomes back Doug Jaeger from the Cincinnati Men's Eucharistic Procession Society (CMEPS) to preview the 12th annual procession in downtown Cincinnati.
Jaeger recounts the steady growth of the procession&mdash;from 200 participants in its inaugural year to over 1,000 men processing today&mdash;and outlines the two-mile route from the Cathedral Basilica of St. Peter in Chains to historical Old St. Mary's Church in Over-the-Rhine. He shares details on the schedule, including Mass celebrated by Archbishop Francis Leo, Eucharistic Benediction along the way, and a final exhortation, while emphasizing the safety, community support, and autumn spirit that make this annual event a spiritual milestone. Stream now to listen!

Cradle to the Cross: Liz Lev on the Pieta & Our Lady of Sorrows

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