Morning Air

Fr. Marcel  talks about St. John’s journey throughout his life converting to Catholicism and quoting his as saying, “To live is to change and to be perfect is to have changed often.” Bruce reiterates that a great way to start the New Year is in front of the Eucharist seeking discernment with the Lord as to where you should be heading when it comes to a job that you love and helps you to use your talents in accordance with God’s plan. Bruce talks about the different kinds of recruiters and the right questions to ask when dealing with them to make sure you get the best deal when it comes to a new job.

Howard lists the 6 steps to set and keep a realistic budget for you in 2022 and mentions how you can adjust for inflation costs. Ashley recounts Pope Francis’ words about the importance of St. Joseph’s role in raising Jesus and what it means to become a parent through natural means or adoption. She notes fun traditions that those in Italy participate in for the New Year and Epiphany and describes the world’s largest Christmas tree. Nathaniel breaks down the origin and response that men and their wives around the country are having after participating in Exodus 90. He explains how it can help you strip away the attachments you have to this Earthly world to become the man god created you to be for your family and in the world.

Martha remarks that often we want a BIG name for ourselves or to come to an event associating that with success but Jesus reminds us by His very birth that being humble and not exalting our name is the best approach. she notes that God has already called us by name before birth and the importance of a name at birth or Confirmation. There is power in the name of God. Kathy refers to all the complications the pandemic has inflicted on those who have lost a loved one and are mourning. She notes that sometimes we rest too long in “woulda, coulda shoulda” and comments on how we can help children who are dealing with the loss of a loved one or the experience of things they were once able to do and now can not. Kathy speaks to wanting to take on other people’s burdens when they are going through something hard but noting that it is better to walk along side of them and offer support as they move through the process.

Mark alarms parents about the lack of parental control currently available on virtual reality headsets and comments on games like Roblox. Mark suggests prudence with all tech games as to whether it is uplifting or helping us to grow closer to the person God created us to be. Bishop Stika talks about being mindful of what habits or content we are allowing into our life as they tend to strongly determine how we interact with others. Are we bringing Jesus into our lives or leaving Him for when we can squeeze Him in? How can we start a ripple effect of good deeds or attitudes by our interactions with others?

Monsignor suggests starting the New Year with measurable and achievable goals for both physical and spiritual resolutions. He notes that having a partner or a group to keep you on course is recommended for support and that another great idea is to reach out in love to someone with whom you have an estranged relationship and resolve to patch it up. Annabelle leads with the example of Martha and Mary from Bethany and how they were welcoming with the Lord  both by serving and listening to Him. Annabelle talks about how we should set up a daily reminder to offer up little sacrifices each day and how this practice can lead to gratitude and back to hospitality.

Chef Mike talks about how he got started feeding those in his neighborhood as a kid and explains how that blossomed into a calling from God to feed those in need especially the homeless through his organization Taste of the Homeless. Bobby breaks down the origin of the Feast of the Holy Name of Jesus and what that Jesus’ name actually says who He is and what what His mission is. “God who saves” Bobby notes that Jesus and His Holy Name is all around us in a Catholic Church, we sometimes just don’t notice it or the power that it wields.

Fr. Kubicki and Glen chat about the highlights of this and past Advents and remark on how contemplating on a manger scene can be a very fruitful experience to get us spiritually ready to receive Jesus on Christmas. Bishop Perry reflects on how we can best celebrate the days following Christmas and resolutions we can incorporate to make next year a good one.

Pablo talks about California’s precautions in case Roe v Wade is overturned, Pope Francis’ clarification on permissions of Latin Mass and a stolen icon that was made to represent Jesus and resembling George Floyd. Danielle suggests how taking time to slow down and breath a little slower can help destress Christmas and help others in your family enjoy the peace of the season. Bishop Muegenborg notes that this Sunday’s gospel can show us how we can model Jesus’ behavior in finding our mission in God’s plan in our lives and follow Mary’s example in bringing moments to our hearts before rushing to act on them.

Father encourages listeners to be truly present with Jesus in Church/Eucharist instead of at home during Christmas season. He notes this is a perfect time to ask others back and try daily mass, confession or adoration if possible. Bruce notes that savings are at an all time high and that some families are switching from 2 income to 1 income household. Bruce explains what your “elevator pitch” should entail and how to craft it to be the most effective in different circumstances.

Sylvia relates the power of music and the skills learned by those who play instruments. Christmas music are usually favorites for all of us. Ashley reveals Pope Francis’ latest message from his Papal Audience, the very expensive Christmas present the US presented to Italy this year and some of the ways Venice and Assisi are preparing for Christmas this year. Kim and Glen imagine what it must have been like for Mary and Joseph as they journeyed through pregnancy and Bethlehem and the birth of the Christ child.