Morning Air

John and Glen discuss the progress of COVID vaccine for kids, recent storms on the East Coast and the Braves winning game 1 of the World Series Fr. Marcel touches on the importance of remembering that you are not confessing to a priest but Jesus himself in the Sacrament of Reconciliation and encourages listeners to participate in the All Souls Day Confession Challenge: go to confession, visit a cemetery and get to mass this weekend. Bruce recaps his 12 steps to landing your dream job and notes that there are more jobs available then applicants, its often a matter of knowing where to look and making sure you stand out in the crowd.

Hope speaks on her grandfathers’ influence on her and many others around the country and how the youth of today react to the issue of abortion today. She gives advice on ho to debate abortion with friends and others with charity; not to win an argument but to often plant a seed. Ashley talks about the Pope’s catechesis on getting back to the basics when it comes to love, the upcoming meeting between President Biden and Pope Francis, a new mobile heart clinic in Rome, praying for Christians often forgotten in Syria and the newly beatified Sandra Sabatini.

Martha relates how to be open to when God might be calling you to let love into your life. John reflects on how we can be more persistent in searching for the Lord. Jim recounts how the journey of how he came to know about Tolton and got the role. He notes that Tolton is a man of great faith and persistence as he faces many obstacles because of his race yet he persevered allowing the Lord to lead him. Jim talks about what Tolton can teach us today and how his praying mother made the difference in his life.

Shawn gives his reaction to the court’s decision on Texas law and informs listeners about 40 Days for Life 48hr Vigil coming up and trusting God with the results of their work. Shawn mentions that almost 500 babies have been confirmed saved from the latest 40 Days for Life campaign bringing the total to almost 20,000 over the years. He shares good news stories of lives that have been saved and hopeful for the future generation. Sister shares her vocation story and journey to the Little Sisters of the Poor and her new ministry G.O.L.D. Sister inspires a caller to want to open a G.O.L.D. facility near her.

John and Glen chat about Tom Brady’s encounter with a boy who survived cancer and the final leg of the MLB Playoffs Braves vs Astros Andrea talks about how the Supreme Court chooses the cases it will take on and the rise in parents objecting to the curriculum of their current school. Oscar talks about his new film released in select theaters October 25th & 28th, Purgatory. He encourages listeners not to just assume that your loved ones are in heaven and to pray for them without ceasing.

Bill relates prices across the board are on the rise due to inflation and offers 5 tips to counteract this in your retirement fund. Stock up on your favorite foods, Call your advisor about bonds to see if you should diversify, gold is good but not everything, try TIPS, and try to grab on to some Bitcoin. Eric comments on the Supreme courts decision to take a closer look at Texas Heartbeat law, protests in Illinois against their extreme pro-choice laws and gives mention of the hope we have in the pro-life movement and how many are taking advantage of God’s forgiveness and healing post-abortive.

John and Glen mention the influence of JPII on their lives and revel in MLB highlights of the Playoffs. Mary explains why JPII was revered in the Pro-Life movement, noting his trend in naming the “culture of death”, breaking down Communism in Poland, forgiving the man who shot him and more. Fr. Matthew opens up about his trip to World Youth Day in Toronto and a dream with JPII that called him to adoration and the priesthood. Callers share their favorite memory of JPII.

Fr. Rocky stops by to chat with John on how it felt to be ordained by a saint, the influence St. john Paul II had on the youth and those around him. He notes the speed at which he was canonized as a testament to his impact. Jack reflects on the wisdom of JPII that in the absence of the fullness of truth in the culture, we, the human person, would continue to hunger for that truth and not be satisfied until we found it in Jesus. Bishop Mueggenborg speaks on Bartimaeus lack of action, waiting for an act of God and the disciples excluding him since he was not part of the group. Bishop challenges us not to exclude but invite and use the gift of “sight” from the Lord to bring more to Him.

John and Glen discuss the latest with COVID booster shots and MLB playoff results so far Maria and Laura discuss the history of local Pro-Life group Northwest Families for Life, their inspiration and how being active in the movement saves the lives of the unborn, their mothers and more. Fr. Kubicki explains what purgatory is, why the Catholic Church teaches about it and prayers in the month of November especially for those who reside there. John and Father discuss movies about purgatory including one to be released next week only featuring Drew Mariani Callers get their questions answered about loved ones who have passed and about indulgences.

Monsignor reflects on what hope we have in the Pro-Life generation of teens and young adults in the country today. Dr. Schroeder recaps striving for excellence and speaks on how expanding our field of vision literally and figuratively we are able to better communicate and relate to those around us. Dr. Schroeder notes that being curious and humble are two main ingredients in getting the fullest vision of the world around us so we are not blind sighted.