How does the Catholic Church foster a consistent ethic of life that honors human dignity from conception to natural death? On The Son Rise Morning Show, host Anna Mitchell welcomes Faye Roch, Director of Pro-Life Ministries for the Diocese of Covington.

Roch outlines how the diocesan pro-life office carries out the USCCB's four pillars of pro-life ministry: education, pastoral care, public policy advocacy, and prayer and worship. She explains the essential link between pro-life advocacy and Catholic Charities, framing the corporal works of mercy as vital responses to modern "throwaway culture." Highlighting key events during Respect Life Month, Roch shares details about an end-of-life bioethics seminar with Josef Zalot of the National Catholic Bioethics Center, the annual 8th-grade pro-life essay contest themed "Mary, Mother of Life," and an upcoming community baby shower in Florence, Kentucky. Stream now to listen!

How does the Catholic Church foster a consistent ethic of life that honors human dignity from conception to natural death? On The Son Rise Morning Show, host Anna Mitchell welcomes Faye Roch, Director of Pro-Life Ministries for the Diocese of Covington.
Roch outlines how the diocesan pro-life office carries out the USCCB's four pillars of pro-life ministry: education, pastoral care, public policy advocacy, and prayer and worship. She explains the essential link between pro-life advocacy and Catholic Charities, framing the corporal works of mercy as vital responses to modern "throwaway culture." Highlighting key events during Respect Life Month, Roch shares details about an end-of-life bioethics seminar with Josef Zalot of the National Catholic Bioethics Center, the annual 8th-grade pro-life essay contest themed "Mary, Mother of Life," and an upcoming community baby shower in Florence, Kentucky. Stream now to listen!

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Cultivating a Culture of Life: Faye Roch on Pro-Life Ministries in the Diocese of Covington

How do prayer and sacrifice unite to form the most powerful force in human history, and how can we apply this principle to daily life? On The Son Rise Morning Show, host Anna Mitchell welcomes back Fr. Boniface Hicks, O.S.B., online at fatherboniface.org and co-author of Personal Prayer: A Guide for Receiving the Father's Love.

Reflecting on the Feast of Pope St. John Paul II, Fr. Boniface unpacks the late pontiff’s profound declaration that "prayer joined to sacrifice constitutes the most powerful force in human history." He explains how aligning our value hierarchy with God prevents legitimate earthly goods from becoming destructive idols. Fr. Boniface explores how Jesus modeled the ultimate union of prayer and sacrifice on the Cross, drawing on Pope Benedict XVI's insight that sacrifice (sacrum facere) means "to make holy" rather than to destroy. He concludes by showing how St. John Paul II lived out this self-offering to transform modern history and combat atheistic humanism. Stream now to listen!

How do prayer and sacrifice unite to form the most powerful force in human history, and how can we apply this principle to daily life? On The Son Rise Morning Show, host Anna Mitchell welcomes back Fr. Boniface Hicks, O.S.B., online at fatherboniface.org and co-author of Personal Prayer: A Guide for Receiving the Father's Love.
Reflecting on the Feast of Pope St. John Paul II, Fr. Boniface unpacks the late pontiff&rsquo;s profound declaration that "prayer joined to sacrifice constitutes the most powerful force in human history." He explains how aligning our value hierarchy with God prevents legitimate earthly goods from becoming destructive idols. Fr. Boniface explores how Jesus modeled the ultimate union of prayer and sacrifice on the Cross, drawing on Pope Benedict XVI's insight that sacrifice (sacrum facere) means "to make holy" rather than to destroy. He concludes by showing how St. John Paul II lived out this self-offering to transform modern history and combat atheistic humanism. Stream now to listen!

The Force of History: Fr. Boniface Hicks on St. John Paul II, Prayer, and Sacrifice

How can parishes create an accessible, welcoming environment for those entering the Catholic Church without overwhelming them with doctrine or replacing personal relationships with screen time? On The Son Rise Morning Show, host Matt Swaim welcomes back Michael Gormley, co-host of the podcast Every Knee Shall Bow and a presenter for Ascension Press's OCIA program, Invited.

Gormley emphasizes the importance of balancing Orthodox teaching with authentic pastoral care, noting that seekers are often on a quest for healing and happiness rather than purely academic debate. He explains how Invited prioritizes human accompaniment by using concise 8-to-12-minute video segments designed solely as supplements for room catechists and sponsors. Drawing on Marshall McLuhan and Church teachings on media, Gormley and Swaim discuss how incarnational ministry and local parish communities remain the true engine of evangelization. Stream now to listen!

How can parishes create an accessible, welcoming environment for those entering the Catholic Church without overwhelming them with doctrine or replacing personal relationships with screen time? On The Son Rise Morning Show, host Matt Swaim welcomes back Michael Gormley, co-host of the podcast Every Knee Shall Bow and a presenter for Ascension Press's OCIA program, Invited.
Gormley emphasizes the importance of balancing Orthodox teaching with authentic pastoral care, noting that seekers are often on a quest for healing and happiness rather than purely academic debate. He explains how Invited prioritizes human accompaniment by using concise 8-to-12-minute video segments designed solely as supplements for room catechists and sponsors. Drawing on Marshall McLuhan and Church teachings on media, Gormley and Swaim discuss how incarnational ministry and local parish communities remain the true engine of evangelization. Stream now to listen!

Accompaniment Over Argument: Michael Gormley on Ascension Press’s Invited OCIA Program

How did a nine-day pastoral visit by a Polish Pope spark the collapse of European communism and proclaim the true dignity of the human person? On The Son Rise Morning Show, host Matt Swaim welcomes Courtney Brown, Executive Director of the Ruah Woods Institute, to celebrate the Feast of Pope St. John Paul II.

Drawing on George Weigel's biography Witness to Hope, Brown explores John Paul II’s historic 1979 return to his communist-ruled homeland. She highlights how his visit—from his foundational homily at Victory Square in Warsaw to his Pentecost vigil invocation—reclaimed the Polish people's identity and human dignity in Jesus Christ rather than through political diplomacy. Brown reflects on the famous crowd response, "We Want God," showing how John Paul II’s teachings continue to offer a profound response to modern secular humanism through the Theology of the Body. Stream now to listen!

How did a nine-day pastoral visit by a Polish Pope spark the collapse of European communism and proclaim the true dignity of the human person? On The Son Rise Morning Show, host Matt Swaim welcomes Courtney Brown, Executive Director of the Ruah Woods Institute, to celebrate the Feast of Pope St. John Paul II.
Drawing on George Weigel's biography Witness to Hope, Brown explores John Paul II&rsquo;s historic 1979 return to his communist-ruled homeland. She highlights how his visit&mdash;from his foundational homily at Victory Square in Warsaw to his Pentecost vigil invocation&mdash;reclaimed the Polish people's identity and human dignity in Jesus Christ rather than through political diplomacy. Brown reflects on the famous crowd response, "We Want God," showing how John Paul II&rsquo;s teachings continue to offer a profound response to modern secular humanism through the Theology of the Body. Stream now to listen!

Cultivating a Culture of Life: Faye Roch on Pro-Life Ministries in the Diocese of Covington

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