What does an Old Testament feast on the Lord's holy mountain have to do with the parable of the wedding garment in the Gospel of Matthew? On The Son Rise Morning Show, co-host Anna Mitchell welcomes back Fr. Hezekias Carnazzo, founder and executive director of the Institute of Catholic Culture, to break down the Sunday Mass readings for the 28th Sunday in Ordinary Time.

Fr. Carnazzo explains how Isaiah 25's prophecy of a mountain feast of rich foods and choice wines prefigures the ultimate wedding feast between God and His people in Jerusalem. Turning to Matthew 22, he unpacks Jesus’ Holy Week parable of the king’s wedding banquet, clarifying the ancient cultural context behind the wedding garment—symbolizing the robe of grace received at baptism and maintained through virtue and the Sacrament of Reconciliation. Stream now to listen!

What does an Old Testament feast on the Lord's holy mountain have to do with the parable of the wedding garment in the Gospel of Matthew? On The Son Rise Morning Show, co-host Anna Mitchell welcomes back Fr. Hezekias Carnazzo, founder and executive director of the Institute of Catholic Culture, to break down the Sunday Mass readings for the 28th Sunday in Ordinary Time.
Fr. Carnazzo explains how Isaiah 25's prophecy of a mountain feast of rich foods and choice wines prefigures the ultimate wedding feast between God and His people in Jerusalem. Turning to Matthew 22, he unpacks Jesus&rsquo; Holy Week parable of the king&rsquo;s wedding banquet, clarifying the ancient cultural context behind the wedding garment&mdash;symbolizing the robe of grace received at baptism and maintained through virtue and the Sacrament of Reconciliation. Stream now to listen!

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Happy feast of St. Carlo Acutis! On today’s show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell discuss the life and witness of the first saint from the Millennial generation. Guests include Paul Gastonguay and Rit Leslie from Cross the Street ministry, Fr. John Gavin with more thoughts from the Church Fathers as quoted in the Catechism, and Kevin Schmiesing with This Week in Catholic History. Plus all the latest news, weather, sports, and more… listen live!

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Prayer for the Intercession of St. Carlo Acutis

St. Carlo Acutis, You knew the power of technology and used it to proclaim the truth of Jesus Christ. 

You also knew the dangers of technology and were intentional in your efforts to guard your heart against them. 

You used the gifts you had in this world to bless others through radical charity, through seeing Christ in the face of those ignored by society, through the witness of friendship, and through your natural aptitudes with technology. 

In our world so broken by abuses of technology and which so often ignores or attacks human dignity, please intercede for us to God the Father so we may see the human dignity of everyone we encounter and ask for guidance from the Lord whenever we may be tempted to violate that dignity in our online interactions. 

St. Carlo Acutis, pray that we may treat our ever-evolving connections with developing technology as an opportunity to see the grace of God at work, even in the complexities of our modern world. Amen.

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Happy feast of St. Carlo Acutis! On today&rsquo;s show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell discuss the life and witness of the first saint from the Millennial generation. Guests include Paul Gastonguay and Rit Leslie from Cross the Street ministry, Fr. John Gavin with more thoughts from the Church Fathers as quoted in the Catechism, and Kevin Schmiesing with This Week in Catholic History. Plus all the latest news, weather, sports, and more&hellip; <a href="https://www.sacredheartradio.com/app">listen live!</a>
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Prayer for the Intercession of St. Carlo Acutis
St. Carlo Acutis, You knew the power of technology and used it to proclaim the truth of Jesus Christ.&nbsp;
You also knew the dangers of technology and were intentional in your efforts to guard your heart against them.&nbsp;
You used the gifts you had in this world to bless others through radical charity, through seeing Christ in the face of those ignored by society, through the witness of friendship, and through your natural aptitudes with technology.&nbsp;
In our world so broken by abuses of technology and which so often ignores or attacks human dignity, please intercede for us to God the Father so we may see the human dignity of everyone we encounter and ask for guidance from the Lord whenever we may be tempted to violate that dignity in our online interactions.&nbsp;
St. Carlo Acutis, pray that we may treat our ever-evolving connections with developing technology as an opportunity to see the grace of God at work, even in the complexities of our modern world. Amen.
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Rit Leslie and Paul Gastonguay from Cross the Street ministry can be found <a href="https://princeofpeace.me/cross-the-street">here.</a>
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Why does Jesus' parable of the wedding feast in Matthew 22 take a dramatic turn after the unwashed masses are welcomed into the hall? On The Son Rise Morning Show, host Matt Swaim welcomes back Fr. Jonathan Duncan from the Diocese of Charleston and the Bone Church Revival podcast to break down the Gospel reading for the 28th Sunday in Ordinary Time.

Fr. Duncan warns against taking the "lectionary option" that cuts off the parable's ending, explaining the vital theological lesson of the guest without a wedding garment. Drawing on ancient custom where hosts provided proper attire, Fr. Duncan connects the garment to the baptismal robe of grace and putting on Christ. He highlights that while God's merciful invitation is extended to everyone, entering the kingdom requires transformation, holiness, and leaving our old sins behind. Stream now to listen!

Why does Jesus' parable of the wedding feast in Matthew 22 take a dramatic turn after the unwashed masses are welcomed into the hall? On The Son Rise Morning Show, host Matt Swaim welcomes back Fr. Jonathan Duncan from the Diocese of Charleston and the Bone Church Revival podcast to break down the Gospel reading for the 28th Sunday in Ordinary Time.
Fr. Duncan warns against taking the "lectionary option" that cuts off the parable's ending, explaining the vital theological lesson of the guest without a wedding garment. Drawing on ancient custom where hosts provided proper attire, Fr. Duncan connects the garment to the baptismal robe of grace and putting on Christ. He highlights that while God's merciful invitation is extended to everyone, entering the kingdom requires transformation, holiness, and leaving our old sins behind. Stream now to listen!

The Complete Invitation: Fr. Jonathan Duncan on Matthew 22 and the Wedding Garment

How do cutting-edge breakthroughs in neuroscience and brain function reaffirm the inherent dignity of human life? On The Son Rise Morning Show, host Matt Swaim welcomes back Bobby Schindler from the Terri Schiavo Life & Hope Network to discuss recent medical milestones and ongoing research into severe brain injuries.

Schindler and Swaim dive into the fascinating history of the Nobel Prizes—including Catholic connections like St. Teresa of Kolkata’s Peace Prize—before exploring recent advancements in optogenetics. Schindler explains how researchers use light-sensitive proteins to toggle specific neurons on and off, mapping neural pathways to better understand memory, brain function, and potential therapies for brain injuries. Stream now to listen!

How do cutting-edge breakthroughs in neuroscience and brain function reaffirm the inherent dignity of human life? On The Son Rise Morning Show, host Matt Swaim welcomes back Bobby Schindler from the Terri Schiavo Life &amp; Hope Network to discuss recent medical milestones and ongoing research into severe brain injuries.
Schindler and Swaim dive into the fascinating history of the Nobel Prizes&mdash;including Catholic connections like St. Teresa of Kolkata&rsquo;s Peace Prize&mdash;before exploring recent advancements in optogenetics. Schindler explains how researchers use light-sensitive proteins to toggle specific neurons on and off, mapping neural pathways to better understand memory, brain function, and potential therapies for brain injuries. Stream now to listen!

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