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Morning Air® with John Morales is an inspiring, informative, joyful, and family-friendly way to start your day! From breaking news and social issues to tips for business, parenting and family life, Morales and co-host Glen Lewerenz cover every topic from a balanced, Catholic perspective.
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Feb 7, 2024 • 39min
Latest From the Vatican/ Serving God From Heart
2/7/24 6am CT Hour - Ashley Noronha/ Gary Zimak John, Glen and Sarah chat about results of Nevada primary, weather in California and Carl Weathers secret talents. Ashley reports on Pope Francis' Weekly General Audience where he talks about peace in our world and the power of prayer, the clergy conference in Roman and the Celebrations of Carnevale to prepare for Lent. Gary urges listeners to discover the joy that serving God can bring us and how we can use what we do for Lent to help serve God and bring ourselves joy.

Feb 7, 2024 • 38min
Joy From the Faith/ Effective Decision Making
2/7/24 7am CT Hour - Fr. Marcel Taillon/ Dave Durand John, Glen and Sarah chat about results of Nevada primary, weather in California and Carl Weathers to appear in Superbowl ad. Fr. Marcel shares how practicing the faith attracts people to the faith. He notes there is joy in our faith. Dave breaks down the 5 keys to effective decision making.

Feb 6, 2024 • 15min
A Conversation with the Kansas City Chiefs Catholic Chaplain (Special Podcast Highlight)
Are you ready for the "Big Game" this Sunday? Grab your favorite snacks and get ready for a great match between the Kansas City Chiefs and the San Francisco 49ers. John Morales interviews Fr. Richard Rocha, the Catholic chaplain for the Kansas City Chiefs, ahead of Super Bowl 58. Here's the breakdown: Imagine how amazing it'd be to be able to offer Mass for the team! This is Fr. Rocha's role as chaplain. He is responsible for providing Mass for Catholic players and staff, offering confessions, counseling, and even performing weddings and baptisms for team members. He is present at the team's hotel before games and travels with the team to the Super Bowl. #dreamlife Harrison Butker's faith: You may know about the strong Catholic faith of Chiefs' placekicker Harrison Butker, who wears the brown scapular and credits his success to his devotion to Our Lady. He spent time in a monastery giving thanks after winning the Super Bowl. He's such a great witness, and you'll hear a clip of him talking to John Morales from last year. Faith within the team: Fr. Rocha agrees that faith is important for many Chiefs players, who are seen in prayer and giving glory to God on the sideline during games. Super Bowl expectations: Father is no doubt confident that the Chiefs can win another Super Bowl, given their track record and strong performance in the playoffs.

Feb 6, 2024 • 39min
What Does "Offer it Up" Mean? / What To Look for in a Spouse
2/6/24 6am CT Hour - Laura DeMaria/ Doug Hinderer John, Glen and Sarah cat about passing of Toby Keith, King Charles cancer diagnoses, primaries in Nevada and Chopstick day. Laura breaks down what i means t "offer? something up and why we do this for Lent. Doug gives tips on what to look for and what to avoid when searching for a spouse and responds to how long you should date before tying the knot.

Feb 6, 2024 • 39min
Love Like Our Lady of Lourdes/ Lenten Lessons on the Mass
2/6/24 7am CT Hour - Martha Fernandez-Sardina/ Fr. Francis Hoffman John, Glen and Sarah cat about passing of Toby Keith, King Charles cancer diagnoses, primaries in Nevada and Chopstick day. Martha shares the message of Our Lady at Lourdes and how she calls us to love like Christ. Fr. Rocky the history of Lenten Lessons of the mass and why you will never leave a faith that you love and live.

Feb 5, 2024 • 39min
Promoting Pro-Life Message/ St. Brigid, Saint of Hope
2/5/24 6am CT Hour - Mary Hallan Fiorito/ Annabelle Moseley John and Glen chat about Senate border bill, weather emergency in California and Pro Bowl. Mary talks the importance of the truth and facts when it comes to life and how we can promote the pro-life message. Annabelle shares the story of St. Brigid and her connection to bringing home those who are away from the faith as well as miracles that surround her life. https://www.catholicholyhour.com/

Feb 5, 2024 • 39min
Spiritual Spring Training/ Coffee on a Mission
2/5/24 7am CT Hour - Fr. Burke Masters/ Brad Fassbender John and Glen chat about Senate border bill, state of emergency in California and results of the Pro Bowl. Fr. Burke explains the similarities between Lent and Spring Training for baseball and how they both bring a sense of hope and restart to our lives. Brad shares his journey and mission to start Guadalupe Roastery bring the dignity of the coffee farmers to light and help them to get a fair wage along with bringing quality coffee to consumers.

Feb 2, 2024 • 51min
Valentine Resolutions/ Purification of Mary/ Sunday Gospel Reflection
2/2/24 6am CT Hour - Fr. Bob Pagliari/ William Albrecht/ Bishop Daniel Mueggenborg John, Glen and Sarah chat about the latest in the news and build anticipation for whether of not the groundhog will see his shadow today. Fr. Bob talks about a new kind of resolution that we all can make for St. Valentines Day and beyond. William explains the purification of Mary and the timeline from when Jesus was born and the flight to Egypt for a caller. Bishop Mueggenborg gives his reflection on the reactions of the miraculous from the crowds to Peter's mother-in-law.

Feb 2, 2024 • 51min
Five "D's" for Marriage/ Superbowl and Faith
2/2/24 7am CT Hour - Carol and Pete Tomaselli/ Fr. Richard Rocha John, Glen and Sarah chat about the latest in the news and reveal whether the groundhog saw his shadow today. Carol and Pete explain the 5 "D's" of marriage and how to make your relationship healthier than before. Fr. Rocha talks football and what it's like to be the chaplain of the Kansas City Chiefs back in the Superbowl again this year.

Feb 1, 2024 • 51min
Lent Ways of Almsgiving/ The Presentation of Jesus
2/1/2024 7 am CT Hour - Bishop Edward Scharfenberger/Fr. James Kubicki John and Glen chat about Mark Zuckerberg apologizing to parents of victims of online exploitation in heated Senate hearing, House passes $78 billion tax bill in bipartisan vote, and National Freedom Day Bishop Ed talks about the main aspects of lent and the different ways of practicing almsgiving, is not about just giving money but giving your time and presence. Fr. James Kubicki talks about tomorrow's feast day of the presentations of Jesus in the Temple and shares about World Day for Consecrated Life.


