Daily Gospel Reflections and Parish Life with a Young Pastor — Fr. Nick Smith

Fr. Nick Smith, pastor of St. Patrick's Parish in Perry, Iowa, makes his debut appearance on The Catholic Morning Show — long overdue, as Deacon Mark points out, given Fr. Nick's nearly three years producing daily Gospel reflections for Iowa Catholic Radio. The Daily Gospel Reflection Podcast — Currently ranked #2 for "Gospel Reflections" on Apple Podcasts, Fr. Nick's reflections offer bite-sized encounters with Scripture designed for busy Catholics. Subscribe wherever you get your podcasts or find them at IowaCatholicRadio.com. From Parochial Vicar to Pastor — Fr. Nick traces his path from St. Augustine Parish (Des Moines), through Dowling Catholic High School, seminary, and his first assignment at Our Lady of Immaculate Heart in Ankeny, then Christ the King in Des Moines, before being appointed pastor at St. Patrick's in Perry. He candidly describes the shift from parochial vicar — centered on sacraments and one-on-one ministry — to pastor, where the responsibilities expand to include personnel, finances, facilities, and the full cultural stewardship of a parish family. 150 Years of Faith in Perry — St. Patrick's was founded in 1874 by Irish immigrant farmers. Today it serves a vibrant and diverse community, including a growing Latino and Hispanic population with Spanish-language Masses and sacramental offerings. Fr. Nick reflects on the importance of listening deeply to the culture already present in a parish before implementing change. Priorities for the Future — A year into his pastorate, Fr. Nick's focus is clear: greater encounter with the Eucharist and the sacrament of Confession. Recent fruit includes a Lenten parish mission on the Sacred Heart and God's mercy, and a Corpus Christi Eucharistic procession — the first in recent memory at St. Patrick's. Listen to Fr. Nick's daily Gospel reflections and The Catholic Morning Show weekdays at 7 AM Central at IowaCatholicRadio.com or on the Iowa Catholic Radio app. #FrNickSmith #DailyGospelReflection #CatholicPodcast #ApplePodcasts #StPatricksPerry #IowaCatholicRadio #CatholicMorningShow #EucharisticDevotion #CatholicPriest #CorpusChristi #EucharisticProcession #CatholicIowa #GospelReflections #YoungPriests #CatholicParish Credits: Produced, Edited, and Mixed by Ayden Pugh, Alexia Baker, and Brady Grimm. ENJOYING THE SHOW? Follow The Catholic Morning Show on Apple Podcasts or Spotify so you never miss an episode — and if this one was worth your time, please leave us a ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ rating. It takes ten seconds and it's the single best way to help more people find the show. 🎧 LISTEN LIVE Catch The Catholic Morning Show live, weekday mornings on Iowa Catholic Radio. Listen Live · Program Schedule · Our Stations LINKSYou can follow us on Facebook, Instagram, Youtube, Tiktok! More on our website.If you would like to support Iowa Catholic Radio you can donate Here! More from Iowa Catholic Radio:Sunday Dive with Katie PatrizioMan Up! with Joe StopulosCatholic Women Now with Chris Magruder and Julie NelsonThe Uncommon Good with Bo Bonner and Dr. Bud MarrBe Not Afraid with Fr. Fabian Moncada and Fr. Bruce RiebeBe Not Afraid en Español con el P. Fabián MoncadaMaking it Personal with Bishop William JoensenFaith and Family Finance with Gregory WaddleThe Great Men of the Bible with Joe Stopulos Liturgy & DevotionsThe Daily Gospel Reflection with Fr. Nick SmithThe Daily Mass from St. Francis of AssisiThe Daily Mass from St. Pius XThe Daily Mass from St. TheresaSunday Mass from the Basilica of Saint JohnWant to support your favorite show? Click Here Iowa Catholic Radio - Connecting People to Christ Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.