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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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May 28, 2025 • 50min
Walking with Jesus/ Home-Work Culture
5/28/25 7am CT Hour - Ace Acuna/ Leslie Reyes-Hernandez/ Dave Durand John, Glen and Sarah chat about President Trump threatening Harvard grant money, CDC removing Covid vaccine requirements for healthy kids and pregnant women, President Trump and Canada, plus update on National Eucharistic Pilgrimage. Ace and Leslie share what it's like to be a perpetual pilgrim on the 2025 National Eucharistic Pilgrimage from Indianapolis to Los Angeles and what they are looking forward to along the way. Did You Know - Rules of Flip Flop Use Dave examines how to work on getting the culture at work to be positive and let that bleed over into your home life as well.

May 27, 2025 • 51min
Educational Choice/ Eucharistic Pilgrimage
5/27/25 6am CT Hour - Peter Murphy/ Glen Lewerenz John, Glen and Sarah chat about Memorial Day, Trump's comments toward Putin's recent attacks, Pope Leo's homily, update and talk NBA/NHL Finals Peter breaks down what the Educational Choice for Children Act is all about and what this will mean for private schools in the future. Glen and Sarah talk about the pilgrimage and share testimony from those who are joining in along the route.

May 27, 2025 • 51min
Love Like Pope Leo/ Purpose in Service
5/27/25 7am CT Hour - Martha Fernandez-Sardina/ Harry Kraemer John, Glen and Sarah chat about Memorial Day, Trump's comments toward Putin's recent attacks, Pope Leo's homily, National Eucharistic Pilgrimage update and talk NBA/NHL Finals. Martha explains why we should love like the Pope based on the history of his life thus far. Harry shares why acts of service are often transformative in our lives and those we help.

May 23, 2025 • 51min
South Side Pope/ Sunday Gospel Reflection
5/23/25 6am CT Hour - Rob Kaczmark/ Bishop Daniel Mueggenborg John, Glen and Sarah chat about Memorial Day, RFK's report on Children's health, Supreme Court decision on charter school, Final Four NBA/NHL and give an update on the National Eucharistic Pilgrimage. Rob shares a video he did that highlights the neighborhood and favorite hangout places of the new Pope. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QtZhoRP8uPY Bishop Mueggenborg reflects on what we can learn from Jesus about keeping our hearts troubled when we trust in him.

May 23, 2025 • 50min
Serving God & Country/ Rome for the Conclave
5/23/25 7am CT Hour - Fr. Peter Pomposello/ Mary Hallan Fiorito John, Glen and Sarah chat about Memorial Day, RFK report on kid's health, Supreme Court decision on charter school, and give an update on the National Eucharistic Pilgrimage. Fr. Peter shares what it is like to be a chaplain in the army for Catholics in battle and what their service really means for us Americans. 3 Questions with Judy Mary relives the moments in Rome when the Pope was elected and shares an article that breaks down what it was like for him to grow up in suburban Chicago. https://angelusnews.com/news/vatican/pope-leo-chicago-dolton/

May 22, 2025 • 51min
Augustinian Spirituality/ Gift of Ordination
5/22/25 6am CT Hour - Fr. Dominic Bouck/ Bishop Donald Hying John, Glen and Sarah chat about the Big Beautiful Bill that was passed, attack on Israeli couple, Eucharistic Pilgrimage update and What's That Sound. Fr. Bouck speaks to what Augustinian spirituality is and how it shapes the Pope. Bishop Hying celebrates his 36th year of priesthood and shares the gift of ordination.

May 22, 2025 • 51min
Spike in Search for Catholicism/ Papacy in Bible
5/22/25 7am CT Hour - Laura DeMaria/ William Albrecht John, Glen and Sarah chat about big beautiful bill passed, attack on Israeli couple, Eucharistic Pilgrimage update and What's That Sound. Laura shares the good news that from the time Pope Francis passed and Pope Leo XIV was elected more people than ever have been asking what it takes to become Catholic. William explains why we believe the Bible tells us that the papacy is real and not man made.

May 21, 2025 • 51min
Pope Leo's First Wednesday Audience/ Big Beautiful Bill for Catholics
5/21/25 6am CT Hour - Ashley Noronha/ Erika Ahern John, Glen and Sarah chat about Trump's Big, beautiful bill, and Golden Dome, Final Four for NBA and NHL and give an update on National Eucharistic Pilgrimage. Ashley reports on what Pope Leo said and did differently than his predecessor Pope Francis at his first Wednesday Weekly General Audience. Did You Know - Yoda Erika breaks down what is in the big beautiful bill of President Trump and what it means for Catholic families.

May 21, 2025 • 51min
Popemobile/ Being Charitable When You Clash
5/21/25 7am CT Hour - Fr. Marcel Taillon/ Dave Durand John, Glen and Sarah chat about Trump's Big, beautiful bill, and Golden Dome, Final Four for NBA and NHL and give an update on National Eucharistic Pilgrimage. Fr. Marcel shares about the history of the what the Pope has gotten around since the beginning to today. Did You Know - Yoda might be Catholic? Dave talks about learning how to be more charitable when you clash with another personality or someone is better at something than you.

May 20, 2025 • 51min
Face the Future with Hope/ Serving God & Country
5/20/25 6am CT Hour - Gary Zimak/ Fr. Peter Pomposello John, Glen and Sarah chat about Trump and Putin talk, Pope Leo gifts from JD Vance, White Sox reserving Pope Leo set, Diocese of Chicago special mass for Pope and update on National Eucharistic Pilgrimage 2025. Gary shares how hope is so key to facing an unknown future that can paralyze us with fear. Fr. Peter gives his testimony as an army chaplain and gives perspective to those who serve our country.


