Born into slavery and suffering severe hardship, Julia Greeley became one of Denver's greatest symbols of Catholic charity and devotion to the Sacred Heart of Jesus. Mary Leisring, representative from the Julia Greeley Guild, joins Matt Swaim on the Son Rise Morning Show to share Julia's inspiring story. Mary highlights Julia's quiet humility—how she pulled a red wagon through Denver's streets at night delivering food and clothes so as not to embarrass those in need—along with her special bond with local firefighters and her ongoing cause for canonization. Tune in to discover the holy life of Denver's "Angel of Charity"!

Born into slavery and suffering severe hardship, Julia Greeley became one of Denver's greatest symbols of Catholic charity and devotion to the Sacred Heart of Jesus. Mary Leisring, representative from the Julia Greeley Guild, joins Matt Swaim on the Son Rise Morning Show to share Julia's inspiring story. Mary highlights Julia's quiet humility&mdash;how she pulled a red wagon through Denver's streets at night delivering food and clothes so as not to embarrass those in need&mdash;along with her special bond with local firefighters and her ongoing cause for canonization. Tune in to discover the holy life of Denver's "Angel of Charity"!

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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Denver’s Angel of Charity: Mary Leisring on Servant of God Julia Greeley

Are you a doctor, nurse, or nurse practitioner looking to use your talents to serve those in need? Mother Seraphina of the Franciscan Daughters of Mary joins Anna Mitchell on the Son Rise Morning Show to share an urgent need at the Rose Garden Center for Hope and Healing. The mission provides free pregnancy support, a food pantry, and medical and dental care to vulnerable families in Northern Kentucky. Mother Seraphina shares how volunteer medical professionals—especially primary care providers, pediatricians, and bilingual volunteers—can step in to help deliver compassionate care. Stream the interview to learn how you can support this vital ministry!

Are you a doctor, nurse, or nurse practitioner looking to use your talents to serve those in need? Mother Seraphina of the Franciscan Daughters of Mary joins Anna Mitchell on the Son Rise Morning Show to share an urgent need at the Rose Garden Center for Hope and Healing. The mission provides free pregnancy support, a food pantry, and medical and dental care to vulnerable families in Northern Kentucky. Mother Seraphina shares how volunteer medical professionals&mdash;especially primary care providers, pediatricians, and bilingual volunteers&mdash;can step in to help deliver compassionate care. Stream the interview to learn how you can support this vital ministry!

Calling All Medical Professionals: Mother Seraphina on the Rose Garden Mission

Joining the Catholic Church is more than just learning doctrine—it’s about stepping into a whole new way of living! Michael Gormley (popularly known as "Gomer") joins Matt Swaim on the Son Rise Morning Show to discuss Ascension Press's new resource, Invited In: 101 Questions and Answers for New Catholics, alongside its guide for godparents and sponsors. Michael and Matt debunk common myths about converts, discuss why intellectual knowledge isn't enough without a deep prayer life, and offer practical advice for walking with new Catholics long after the Easter Vigil. Stream the conversation now!

Joining the Catholic Church is more than just learning doctrine&mdash;it&rsquo;s about stepping into a whole new way of living! Michael Gormley (popularly known as "Gomer") joins Matt Swaim on the Son Rise Morning Show to discuss Ascension Press's new resource, Invited In: 101 Questions and Answers for New Catholics, alongside its guide for godparents and sponsors. Michael and Matt debunk common myths about converts, discuss why intellectual knowledge isn't enough without a deep prayer life, and offer practical advice for walking with new Catholics long after the Easter Vigil. Stream the conversation now!

Accompanying New Catholics: Michael Gormley on Invited In

What does the story of the woman anointing Jesus’s feet teach us about God's unfathomable mercy? Courtney Brown, Executive Director of the Ruah Woods Institute, joins Anna Mitchell on the Son Rise Morning Show to unpack the Gospel passage from Luke 7. Courtney shares insights from a Theology of the Body perspective, explaining how true love moves us outward in self-gift, why recognizing how our sin affects our relationship with God leads to deeper repentance, and how receiving forgiveness expands our capacity for true intimacy with the Father. Stream the conversation now!

What does the story of the woman anointing Jesus&rsquo;s feet teach us about God's unfathomable mercy? Courtney Brown, Executive Director of the Ruah Woods Institute, joins Anna Mitchell on the Son Rise Morning Show to unpack the Gospel passage from Luke 7. Courtney shares insights from a Theology of the Body perspective, explaining how true love moves us outward in self-gift, why recognizing how our sin affects our relationship with God leads to deeper repentance, and how receiving forgiveness expands our capacity for true intimacy with the Father. Stream the conversation now!

Denver’s Angel of Charity: Mary Leisring on Servant of God Julia Greeley

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