Fr Boniface Hicks

Marlon De La Torre

Dr Jim Papandrea

Courtney Brown

Joseph Pearce

Dr Benjamin Lewis

Christopher Carstens

Kris McGregor

Fr Philip Michael Tangorra

Dr Benjamin Reinhard

Fr Patrick Riviere

Fr Philip Larrey

Happy feast of the Nativity of St. John the Baptist! On today’s show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell discuss the birthday of the cousin and forerunner of Jesus. Guests include Fr. Boniface Hicks with more thoughts on personal prayer from the saints, and Kris McGregor to reflect on the Office of Readings. Plus news, weather, sports, and more…

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A Prayer for the Intercession of St. John the Baptist

O God,
You raised up St. John the Baptist
to prepare a people fit for Christ.
We call upon St. John’s intercession
to properly prepare us with a true
sense of repentance to receive Your
grace and salvation.
Make us faithful to Truth and justice,
as You did Your servant,
John the Baptist, herald of Your Son’s
birth and death. Lord, may You increase
Your life within us.
Amen.

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Fr. Philip Larrey is online at philiplarrey.com.

Dr. Benjamin Reinhard, author of The High Hallow: Tolkien’s Liturgical Imagination

Full list of guests

Happy feast of the Nativity of St. John the Baptist! On today&rsquo;s show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell discuss the birthday of the cousin and forerunner of Jesus. Guests include Fr. Boniface Hicks with more thoughts on personal prayer from the saints, and Kris McGregor to reflect on the Office of Readings. Plus news, weather, sports, and more&hellip;
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A Prayer for the Intercession of St. John the Baptist
O God, You raised up St. John the Baptist to prepare a people fit for Christ. We call upon St. John&rsquo;s intercession to properly prepare us with a true sense of repentance to receive Your grace and salvation. Make us faithful to Truth and justice, as You did Your servant, John the Baptist, herald of Your Son&rsquo;s birth and death. Lord, may You increase Your life within us. Amen.
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Fr. Philip Larrey is online at&nbsp;<a href="https://www.philiplarrey.com/">philiplarrey.com.</a>
Dr. Benjamin Reinhard, author of&nbsp;<a href="https://www.amazon.com/High-Hallow-Tolkiens-Liturgical-Imagination/dp/164585440X">The High Hallow: Tolkien&rsquo;s Liturgical Imagination</a>
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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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Son Rise Morning Show  2025.06.24

Greg Willits

Kevin Prendergast

Dr John Bergsma

Rita Heikenfeld

Gary Michuta

Bear Woznick

Emily Stimpson Chapman

Stephanie Mann

TODAY IS THE LAST CHANCE TO JOIN THE SON RISE MORNING SHOW NCAA BRACKET CHALLENGE! Face off with Matt, Annie, and Paul, who knows, you might win something…

Thank you to everyone who gave this week during our two-day Lenten pledge drive! Your support has kept us going for 25 years, and we’re hoping to build on that legacy of faith and generosity! To give now, call 513-731-7740, donate via Venmo (@sacredheartradio), or simply click here. And THANK YOU!

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Happy Solemnity of St. Joseph! On today’s show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell talk to Dr. John Bergsma about how the genealogies of Jesus in the Gospels are also the genealogies of St. Joseph. Other guests include Rita Heikenfeld with more meatless Lenten recipe ideas, and pastoral counselor Kevin Prendergast on saints who struggled with mental health. Plus news, weather, sports, and more…

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Prayer to St. Joseph for the Unemployed

Silent and well-known carpenter in Nazareth, model of workers, by the work of your hands you gave your contribution to the work of the Creator, you earned your living, and you provided for the needs of the Holy Family. Intercede for all workers, in the difficulties of their daily lives especially for the unemployed, in their anxieties for tomorrow, so that through the guidance of God, the great Architect and Builder, they all may use their strength and talents to make visible God’s new creation, to offer a concrete service to society, and to earn wages worthy of their efforts. With confidence and trust we make this prayer thru Jesus. Amen.

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RECIPES FROM RITA: CHEESE PIZZA IDEAS

SUNFLOWER PIZZA

Ingredients
1 can flaky biscuits, 10 oz.
Pizza sauce
Shake of garlic powder
Favorite pizza cheese – Italian blend is our favorite
Optional toppings: Chopped bell peppers, Mushrooms, Onions, Pepperoni, etc.

Instructions
Preheat oven to 400.
Separate dough into 10 biscuits.
Place 1 biscuit in center of cookie sheet lined with foil and sprayed. Arrange remaining biscuits in circle, edges slightly overlapping, around center biscuit. Gently press with your had into a 10” circle. This makes your sunflower.
Spread a thin layer of sauce on top. Sprinkle with your choice of toppings.
End with topping of more cheese. Bake 12-15 minutes. To serve, pull apart.

NO COOK CHICAGO STYLE PIZZA SAUCE

This is from a listener from a while ago. Really good!
Ingredients
6 oz tomato paste
14.5 oz can tomato sauce
Dried oregano – start with 1 tablespoon and go from there
2 tablespoons Italian seasoning
1/2 teaspoon each: garlic powder and onion powder
1-1/2 teaspoons garlic salt
Black pepper to taste
1 teaspoon sugar (may not need – you decide if sauce tastes too “acidic”
Instructions
Whisk tomato paste and sauce together.
Add rest of the ingredients and whisk to combine. Let sit 10 minutes, then taste and adjust seasonings.

UPSIDE DOWN PIZZAS

Trying to sneak more vegetables into the little ones’ diets? Or how about those picky eaters in your family? When you put good vegetables into a pizza, somehow they become more appealing. Here’s a favorite family recipe. A good Lenten dish if you leave out the meat.

Ingredients
For each pizza you’ll need:
1 small nonstick skillet
1 pita bread, 8”
1 tablespoon each or to taste:
Pepperoni slices, quartered if desired (opt)
Diced bell pepper, onion or green onion, tomatoes or whatever!
Sliced mushrooms (opt)
Shake of Italian seasoning and garlic powder
1/4 cup or so favorite melting cheese
1 tablespoon Parmesan

Instructions
Put pepperoni slices in a 9” nonstick skillet. If not using meat, drizzle a little olive oil in the bottom of the pan.
Add everything except cheeses. Cook for a minute or two and then add cheese. Let cheese start to melt – this is the “glue” that holds the pizza together. Place a pita on top and press. Rotate back and forth and in a circular motion to combine ingredients. Careful here – keep hands on top of pita.

Invert a flat plate over pan. Holding pan and plate firmly together, flip pizza onto plate. Top with Parmesan.

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Full ist of guests

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Thank you to everyone who gave this week during our two-day Lenten pledge drive!&nbsp;Your support has kept us going for 25 years, and we&rsquo;re hoping to build on that legacy of faith and generosity! To give now, call 513-731-7740, donate via Venmo (<a href="https://account.venmo.com/u/SacredHeartRadio">@sacredheartradio</a>), or simply&nbsp;<a href="https://secure.qgiv.com/for/2026lentenpledgedrive">click here.</a>&nbsp;And THANK YOU!
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Happy Solemnity of St. Joseph! On today&rsquo;s show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell talk to Dr. John Bergsma about how the genealogies of Jesus in the Gospels are also the genealogies of St. Joseph. Other guests include Rita Heikenfeld with more meatless Lenten recipe ideas, and pastoral counselor Kevin Prendergast on saints who struggled with mental health. Plus news, weather, sports, and more&hellip;
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Prayer to St. Joseph for the Unemployed
Silent and well-known carpenter in Nazareth, model of workers, by the work of your hands you gave your contribution to the work of the Creator, you earned your living, and you provided for the needs of the Holy Family. Intercede for all workers, in the difficulties of their daily lives especially for the unemployed, in their anxieties for tomorrow, so that through the guidance of God, the great Architect and Builder, they all may use their strength and talents to make visible God&rsquo;s new creation, to offer a concrete service to society, and to earn wages worthy of their efforts. With confidence and trust we make this prayer thru Jesus. Amen.
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RECIPES FROM RITA: CHEESE PIZZA IDEAS
SUNFLOWER PIZZA
Ingredients 1 can flaky biscuits, 10 oz. Pizza sauce Shake of garlic powder Favorite pizza cheese &ndash; Italian blend is our favorite Optional toppings: Chopped bell peppers, Mushrooms, Onions, Pepperoni, etc.
Instructions Preheat oven to 400. Separate dough into 10 biscuits. Place 1 biscuit in center of cookie sheet lined with foil and sprayed. Arrange remaining biscuits in circle, edges slightly overlapping, around center biscuit. Gently press with your had into a 10&rdquo; circle. This makes your sunflower. Spread a thin layer of sauce on top. Sprinkle with your choice of toppings. End with topping of more cheese. Bake 12-15 minutes. To serve, pull apart.
NO COOK CHICAGO STYLE PIZZA SAUCE
This is from a listener from a while ago. Really good! Ingredients 6 oz tomato paste 14.5 oz can tomato sauce Dried oregano &ndash; start with 1 tablespoon and go from there 2 tablespoons Italian seasoning 1/2 teaspoon each: garlic powder and onion powder 1-1/2 teaspoons garlic salt Black pepper to taste 1 teaspoon sugar (may not need &ndash; you decide if sauce tastes too &ldquo;acidic&rdquo; Instructions Whisk tomato paste and sauce together. Add rest of the ingredients and whisk to combine. Let sit 10 minutes, then taste and adjust seasonings.
UPSIDE DOWN PIZZAS
Trying to sneak more vegetables into the little ones&rsquo; diets? Or how about those picky eaters in your family? When you put good vegetables into a pizza, somehow they become more appealing. Here&rsquo;s a favorite family recipe. A good Lenten dish if you leave out the meat.
Ingredients For each pizza you&rsquo;ll need: 1 small nonstick skillet 1 pita bread, 8&rdquo; 1 tablespoon each or to taste: Pepperoni slices, quartered if desired (opt) Diced bell pepper, onion or green onion, tomatoes or whatever! Sliced mushrooms (opt) Shake of Italian seasoning and garlic powder 1/4 cup or so favorite melting cheese 1 tablespoon Parmesan
Instructions Put pepperoni slices in a 9&rdquo; nonstick skillet. If not using meat, drizzle a little olive oil in the bottom of the pan. Add everything except cheeses. Cook for a minute or two and then add cheese. Let cheese start to melt &ndash; this is the &ldquo;glue&rdquo; that holds the pizza together. Place a pita on top and press. Rotate back and forth and in a circular motion to combine ingredients. Careful here &ndash; keep hands on top of pita.
Invert a flat plate over pan. Holding pan and plate firmly together, flip pizza onto plate. Top with Parmesan.
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Son Rise Morning Show 2026.03.19

Today is the DAY TWO of our Lenten Pledge Drive! Our two-day goal is $100,000 to help cover operating expenses as we approach the Summer months, when giving drops off dramatically. Your support has kept us going for 25 years, and we’re hoping to build on that legacy of faith and generosity! To give now, call 513-731-7740, donate via Venmo (@sacredheartradio), or simply click here. And THANK YOU!

*****

JOIN THE SON RISE MORNING SHOW NCAA BRACKET CHALLENGE! Face off with Matt, Annie, and Paul, who knows, you might win something…

Happy feast of St. Cyril of Jerusalem! On today’s show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell welcome Mike Aquilina to discuss the legacy and witness of this early Church Father. Other guests include Gary Zimak with more thoughts on giving up worry for Lent, and Cy Kellett to share practical ideas for evangelization. Plus news, weather, sports, and more…

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Collect for the feast of St. Cyril of Jerusalem

Strengthen, O God, your church in the sacraments of your grace, that we, in union with the teaching and prayers of your servant Cyril of Jerusalem, may enter more fully into your Paschal mystery; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen.

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Kenny Burchard is online at chnetwork.org.

Today is the DAY TWO of our Lenten Pledge Drive! Our two-day goal is $100,000 to help cover operating expenses as we approach the Summer months, when giving drops off dramatically. Your support has kept us going for 25 years, and we&rsquo;re hoping to build on that legacy of faith and generosity! To give now, call 513-731-7740, donate via Venmo (<a href="https://account.venmo.com/u/SacredHeartRadio">@sacredheartradio</a>), or simply&nbsp;<a href="https://secure.qgiv.com/for/2026lentenpledgedrive">click here.</a>&nbsp;And THANK YOU!
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Happy feast of St. Cyril of Jerusalem! On today&rsquo;s show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell welcome Mike Aquilina to discuss the legacy and witness of this early Church Father. Other guests include Gary Zimak with more thoughts on giving up worry for Lent, and Cy Kellett to share practical ideas for evangelization. Plus news, weather, sports, and more&hellip;
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Collect for the feast of St. Cyril of Jerusalem
Strengthen, O God, your church in the sacraments of your grace, that we, in union with the teaching and prayers of your servant Cyril of Jerusalem, may enter more fully into your Paschal mystery; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen.
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Kenny Burchard is online at&nbsp;<a href="https://www.chnetwork.org/">chnetwork.org.</a>

Son Rise Morning Show 2026.03.18

Today is the first day of our Lenten Pledge Drive! Our two-day goal is $100,000 to help cover operating expenses as we approach the Summer months, when giving drops off dramatically. Your support has kept us going for 25 years, and we’re hoping to build on that legacy of faith and generosity! To give now, call 513-731-7740, donate via Venmo (@sacredheartradio), or simply click here. And THANK YOU!

*****

JOIN THE SON RISE MORNING SHOW NCAA BRACKET CHALLENGE! Face off with Matt, Annie, and Paul, who knows, you might win something…

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Happy St. Patrick’s Day! On today’s show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell are joined by Archbishop Eamon Martin, Archbishop of Armagh and successor of St. Patrick, to share his reflections on this special feast. Other guests include Fr. Boniface Hicks with more thoughts from the saints on personal prayer, and Marlon De La Torre from Knowing is Doing. Plus news, weather, sports, and more…

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The Breastplate of St. Patrick

I arise today
Through a mighty strength, the invocation of the Trinity,
Through belief in the Threeness,
Through confession of the Oneness
of the Creator of creation.

I arise today
Through the strength of Christ’s birth with His baptism,
Through the strength of His crucifixion with His burial,
Through the strength of His resurrection with His ascension,
Through the strength of His descent for the judgment of doom.

I arise today
Through the strength of the love of cherubim,
In the obedience of angels,
In the service of archangels,
In the hope of resurrection to meet with reward,
In the prayers of patriarchs,
In the predictions of prophets,
In the preaching of apostles,
In the faith of confessors,
In the innocence of holy virgins,
In the deeds of righteous men.

I arise today, through
The strength of heaven,
The light of the sun,
The radiance of the moon,
The splendor of fire,
The speed of lightning,
The swiftness of wind,
The depth of the sea,
The stability of the earth,
The firmness of rock.

I arise today, through
God’s strength to pilot me,
God’s might to uphold me,
God’s wisdom to guide me,
God’s eye to look before me,
God’s ear to hear me,
God’s word to speak for me,
God’s hand to guard me,
God’s shield to protect me,
God’s host to save me
From snares of devils,
From temptation of vices,
From everyone who shall wish me ill,
afar and near.

I summon today
All these powers between me and those evils,
Against every cruel and merciless power
that may oppose my body and soul,
Against incantations of false prophets,
Against black laws of pagandom,
Against false laws of heretics,
Against craft of idolatry,
Against spells of witches and smiths and wizards,
Against every knowledge that corrupts man’s body and soul;
Christ to shield me today
Against poison, against burning,
Against drowning, against wounding,
So that there may come to me an abundance of reward.

Christ with me,
Christ before me,
Christ behind me,
Christ in me,
Christ beneath me,
Christ above me,
Christ on my right,
Christ on my left,
Christ when I lie down,
Christ when I sit down,
Christ when I arise,
Christ in the heart of every man who thinks of me,
Christ in the mouth of everyone who speaks of me,
Christ in every eye that sees me,
Christ in every ear that hears me.

I arise today
Through a mighty strength, the invocation of the Trinity,
Through belief in the Threeness,
Through confession of the Oneness
of the Creator of creation.

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Archbishop Eamon Martin is online at armagharchdiocese.org.

Full list of guests

Today is the first day of our Lenten Pledge Drive! Our two-day goal is $100,000 to help cover operating expenses as we approach the Summer months, when giving drops off dramatically. Your support has kept us going for 25 years, and we&rsquo;re hoping to build on that legacy of faith and generosity! To give now, call 513-731-7740, donate via Venmo (<a href="https://account.venmo.com/u/SacredHeartRadio">@sacredheartradio</a>), or simply&nbsp;<a href="https://secure.qgiv.com/for/2026lentenpledgedrive">click here.</a>&nbsp;And THANK YOU!
*****
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Happy St. Patrick&rsquo;s Day! On today&rsquo;s show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell are joined by Archbishop Eamon Martin, Archbishop of Armagh and successor of St. Patrick, to share his reflections on this special feast. Other guests include Fr. Boniface Hicks with more thoughts from the saints on personal prayer, and Marlon De La Torre from Knowing is Doing. Plus news, weather, sports, and more&hellip;
*****
The Breastplate of St. Patrick
I arise today Through a mighty strength, the invocation of the Trinity, Through belief in the Threeness, Through confession of the Oneness of the Creator of creation.
I arise today Through the strength of Christ&rsquo;s birth with His baptism, Through the strength of His crucifixion with His burial, Through the strength of His resurrection with His ascension, Through the strength of His descent for the judgment of doom.
I arise today Through the strength of the love of cherubim, In the obedience of angels, In the service of archangels, In the hope of resurrection to meet with reward, In the prayers of patriarchs, In the predictions of prophets, In the preaching of apostles, In the faith of confessors, In the innocence of holy virgins, In the deeds of righteous men.
I arise today, through The strength of heaven, The light of the sun, The radiance of the moon, The splendor of fire, The speed of lightning, The swiftness of wind, The depth of the sea, The stability of the earth, The firmness of rock.
I arise today, through God&rsquo;s strength to pilot me, God&rsquo;s might to uphold me, God&rsquo;s wisdom to guide me, God&rsquo;s eye to look before me, God&rsquo;s ear to hear me, God&rsquo;s word to speak for me, God&rsquo;s hand to guard me, God&rsquo;s shield to protect me, God&rsquo;s host to save me From snares of devils, From temptation of vices, From everyone who shall wish me ill, afar and near.
I summon today All these powers between me and those evils, Against every cruel and merciless power that may oppose my body and soul, Against incantations of false prophets, Against black laws of pagandom, Against false laws of heretics, Against craft of idolatry, Against spells of witches and smiths and wizards, Against every knowledge that corrupts man&rsquo;s body and soul; Christ to shield me today Against poison, against burning, Against drowning, against wounding, So that there may come to me an abundance of reward.
Christ with me, Christ before me, Christ behind me, Christ in me, Christ beneath me, Christ above me, Christ on my right, Christ on my left, Christ when I lie down, Christ when I sit down, Christ when I arise, Christ in the heart of every man who thinks of me, Christ in the mouth of everyone who speaks of me, Christ in every eye that sees me, Christ in every ear that hears me.
I arise today Through a mighty strength, the invocation of the Trinity, Through belief in the Threeness, Through confession of the Oneness of the Creator of creation.
*****
Archbishop Eamon Martin is online at&nbsp;<a href="https://www.armagharchdiocese.org/">armagharchdiocese.org.</a>
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