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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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Jan 27, 2022 • 50min
Monsignor James Shea, Pre-Marital Relations Harms Future Marriage; Danielle Bean, What To Do When You Mess Up
John and Glen discuss Supreme Court Justice Stephen Breyer's retirement and what the means for the future of the Supreme Court. Monsignor Shea breaks down the Church's teaching on sex before marriage and briefly enters into the beauty of St. john Paul II's theology of the Body. Danielle lists 5 steps listeners can incorporate to get back on track after a mess up.

Jan 26, 2022 • 48min
Fr. Marcel Taillon, Sts. Timothy & Titus; Harry Kraemer, Importance of Starting the Day Right
John and Glen chat about David Ortiz finally bein recognized in the Baseball Hall of Fame. Fr. Taillon shares the lives of Sts. Timothy and Titus and the importance of friendship when it comes to evangelization. Harry explains why making the bed and starting the day with a good morning routine can help the rest of the day be more productive. He notes that prayer should always be part of that morning routine.

Jan 26, 2022 • 51min
Fr. Mykhailo Kuzma, Day of Peace for Ukraine; Ashley Noronha, Latest From the Vatican; Marge Fenelon, My Queen, My Mother
Fr. Mykhailo recaps the dangers in the current conflict between Russia and Ukraine and comments on Pope Francis' call for a Day of Peace. Ashley reports on Pope Francis' catechesis on St. Joseph's dreams, Day of Peace, St. Thomas Aquinas celebrations, and Italians make a bid to make coffee part of their heritage. Marge discusses her new book, "My Queen, My Mother: A Marian Pilgrimage Across America.

Jan 25, 2022 • 49min
Martha Fernandez-Sardina, Love, Conversion & Evangelization; Fr. Francis Hoffman, Conversion of St. Paul
Martha explains what we can learn from the life of St. Paul and how his actions to use love in his evangelization led to many being converted and brought to the fullness of the faith. Fr. Rocky recounts how Paul's testimony and teachings bring clarity and argues that St. Paul may have had the wounds of the stigmata. Fr. Rocky notes all that Paul and we will suffer if we give our lives to do the work Christ asks of us.

Jan 25, 2022 • 50min
William Albrecht, Week of Prayer for Christian Unity; Dr. Joseph Meaney, Catholic Health Care Leadership Alliance
John and Glen discuss the Ukraine/Russian conflict. Pope Francis calling for a day of prayer. William explains why Feast of St. Paul's conversion and how Catholic his letters really are. He relays what we have in common and different with Christian brothers and sisters. Dr. Meaney explains what the Catholic Health Care Leadership Alliance and why it was created for those in the medical field.

Jan 24, 2022 • 49min
Fr. Burke Masters, Presentation & Preparation of Gifts at Mass; Bishop Donald Hying, Spirituality of St. Francis de Sales; March For Life 2022 Highlight Reel
John and Glen play highlights from NFL football this last weekend and get Fr. Burke's take on the results. Fr. Burke continues his Be Formed Series with the presentation and preparation of the gifts at mass. He explains why we do what we do and the significance of placing our own gifts on the altar for Our Lord at mass. Bishop Hying gives the history of St Francis de Sales and the things we can learn from him and his work. John and Glen play highlights from the speakers, crowd and discuss the many March For Life rallies throughout the country Friday and Saturday. Glen plays US Senator Julia Coleman's speech at MN March For Life this year. Glen's Story Corner

Jan 24, 2022 • 51min
Omar Aguilar, Recap of March For Life 2022; Doug Hinderer, Addressing Irritations in Marriage
John and Glen go over Russia/Ukraine conflict and Rams beating the Buccaneers. Katie Shaw's compelling speech at March for Life 2022 speaking for those with and without disabilities. Omar recaps the highlights and energy from the 2022 March for Life Doug reminds all married couples that conflicts and irritations are normal and shouldn't be equated with failure but that we are imperfect humans. Doug offers a step process to overcome these common complications. Glen's Story Corner

Jan 21, 2022 • 49min
March for Life 2022 Special Edition - Dr. Pat Castle, Remembering Life in the Womb; Shawn Carney, Living the Culture of Life; Matt Beardsley, LIVE from the March
Matt Beardsley reports LIVE with testimonies of people at the March for Life 2022 Kristan Hawkins comments on the historic nature of March, this could be the last protest March. Dr. Castle pumps up listeners by describing the scene and relays the excitement and feel of the crowds. Shawn speaks about the challenges Pro-lifers overcame at this year's March and notes how defeating Roe during the most Pro-choice administration is only the first step in the process if making choosing abortion unthinkable for America and the rest of the world. Matt Beardsley comments on why people are marching and caught up with Bishop Joe Coffey.

Jan 21, 2022 • 50min
March for Life 2022 Special Edition - Eric Scheidler, Humble Beginnings of the March; Mayra Rodriguez, Targeting the Unborn; Bishop Daniel Mueggenborg, Sunday's Gospel
Matt Beardsley reports LIVE from the March for Life 2022 Eric recounts the humble beginning of this March which has been an annual tradition for 50 years. Mayra explains the targeting of minorities by Planned Parenthood and how the tide is turning towards life. Bishop Mueggenberg gives insights on Sunday's Gospel - Jesus starts his ministry and proclaims that He is fulfilling Isaiah's prophesy. Special Pro-Life Glen's Story corner

Jan 20, 2022 • 50min
Bishop Donald Hying, St. Francis de Sales; Fr. James Kubicki, Week of Christian Unity
John and Glen follow up on top stories in the news. Bishop Hying gives the history of St Francis de Sales and the things we can learn from him and his work. Fr. Kubicki shares history of Christian denominations in South Dakota and we can celebrate what unites us and work together to build God's kingdom.


