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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 20, 2025 • 51min
Pope From America/ Campus to Vatican
5/20/25 7am CT Hour - Marcel LeJeune/ Kristan Hawkins 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. Marcel reminds us that while the Pope is from America that he is Catholic first and might surprise us. Kristan reveals that Pope Leo helped start Students for Life at Villa Nova and how those pro-life views will come across in his papacy.

May 19, 2025 • 51min
Pope Leo Installation Mass/ One Man's Journey Back to Faith
5/19/25 6am CT Hour - Ashley Noronha/ Austin Habash John, Glen and Sarah chat about Pope Leo's installation mass, reaching our pledge drive goal, President Biden prostate cancer and Mystery Music Monday. Ashley recaps Pope Leo's Installation Mass, who was there and what symbols meant and more. Austin shares his story of conversion from future priest to away from the faith and what moved him back to Christ and into evangelization.

May 19, 2025 • 51min
Pope Leo Sculpture/ 2025 Eucharistic Pilgrimage
5/19/25 7am CT Hour - Tim Schmalz/ Jason Shanks John, Glen and Sarah chat about Pope Leo's installation mass, reaching our pledge drive goal, President Biden prostate cancer and Mystery Music Monday. Tim talks about the last sculpture that he made for Pope Francis and how he was inspired to make a bust of Pope Leo XIV. https://timothypaulschmalz.com/ Jason explains the start of the 2025 Eucharistic Pilgrimage on May 18th and the events lined up for this year's Drexel Route ending on Corpus Christi. https://www.eucharisticpilgrimage.org/

May 15, 2025 • 39min
Having a Joyful Heart/ Purpose Later in Life/ Sunday Gospel
5/15/25 6am CT Hour - Dr. Annabelle Mosley/ Danielle Bean/ Bishop Daniel Mueggenbog John, Glen and Sarah chat about President Trump rallying the troops, skipping peace talks and a way to honor Pope Leo introduced into legislature. Plus What's That Sound! Dr. Annabelle explains how we can follow the example of St. Phillip Neri make the joy of our life contagious. Danielle speaks to the second act of our life and how to make the most of it. Bishop Mueggenborg reflection this Sunday's Gospel and how we are to love like Jesus.

May 15, 2025 • 38min
Leadership Like Leo/ Secret Meaning in Pope's Rose
5/15/25 7am CT Hour - Harry Kraemer/ Fr. James Kubicki John, Glen and Sarah chat about President Trump rallying the troops, skipping peace talks and a way to honor Pope Leo introduced into legislature. Plus What's That Sound! Harry speaks to the leadership qualities we see in Pope Leo XIV. Fr. Kubicki explains the meaning behind Pope Leo XIV leaving behind a white rose at the tomb of Pope Francis.

May 14, 2025 • 39min
Mathematician Pope/ Latest from Vatican
5/14/25 6am CT Hour - Theresa Civantos Barber/ Ashley Noronha John and Glen chat about President Trump's trip to Syria, Pope Leo's first post on social media and White Sox retiring the number 14 in honor of Pope Leo XIV. Theresa remarks on what a math degree in our new Pope can do to bridge the gap between those who say that faith and reason do not connect. Ashley reported on what the new Pope Mobile looks like, 44th anniversary of the shooting of JPII, earthquake in Naples and more.

May 14, 2025 • 36min
Keep Your Marrage Alive/ Being Open
5/14/25 7am CT Hour - Doug Hinderer/ Dave Durand John and Glen chat about President Trump's trip to Syria, Pope Leo's first post on social media and White Sox retiring the number 14 in honor of Pope Leo XIV. Doug shares how our memory can frame our marriage. Remembering the good times over the bed is key. Dave explains why we always need to be open but not so open that we ignore truth or reality.

May 13, 2025 • 39min
Message of Fatima Today/ Power of Radio
5/13/25 6am CT Hour - David Carollo/ Fr. Scott Pogatchnik John and Glen chat about Trump's visit with Saudi Prince, Hamas releasing American prisoner, and Pope Leo XIV speaking with President Zelinsky. David relays why the message from the apparitions at Our Lady of Fatima is more relevant today. Fr. Scott talks about how the non intrusive radio can turn our hearts and warm the closer to Christ and his reaction to the new Pope Leo XIV.

May 13, 2025 • 39min
Pope Leo's Message of Love/ Why Pray to Mary
5/13/25 7am CT Hour - Martha Fernandez-Sardina/ William Albrecht John and Glen chat about Trump's visit with Saudi Prince, Hamas releasing American prisoner, and Pope Leo XIV speaking with President Zelinsky. Martha breaks down Pope Leo XIV's first speech that references the love God has for all of us and how we should approach this in our life. William answers questions about the legitimacy of praying to Mary.

May 12, 2025 • 39min
Pope Leo First Weekend/ Mary Leads Us To Jesus
5/12/25 6am CT Hour - Ashley Noronha/ Emily Jaminet John and Glen chat about Pop Leo XIV and tariff talk in the news. Ashley reported on Pope Leo XIV's mornings meeting and journalists, Sunday Regina Coeli, Pope's portrait, signature and coat of arms. Emily talks about why devotion to Mary in this month of May can bring us closer to Jesus and his Sacred Heart.


