Deacon Kelly & Maureen Stone: "He Calls Me Joy" — Catechesis of the Good Shepherd (+ more) | The Catholic Morning Show - 07/27/2026

Catechesis of the Good Shepherd — Deacon Kelly & Maureen Stone Deacon Kelly and Maureen Stone join the show to explain Catechesis of the Good Shepherd (CGS), a religious formation approach rooted in Scripture, liturgy, and the educational philosophy of Maria Montessori. Rather than a textbook-based classroom, CGS uses an "atrium" — a quiet, prayerful space with hands-on materials designed for a child's developmental stage. Kelly and Maureen share moving stories of young children's relationships with Jesus, and preview a new Level 1 catechist training beginning Friday, September 11 at St. John the Apostle in Norwalk, with sessions running select weekends through February. The registration/scholarship deadline is August 25. Fit Shepherds — Colynn Black Colynn Black of Epiphany Parish in Mason City talks about Fit Shepherds, a men's morning group that pairs a roughly 20-minute workout with prayer and fellowship — including their signature "Burpee Rosary," one burpee for every Hail Mary. What began with three guys has grown into a steady group of ten-plus men from every walk of life, building confidence, discipleship, and stronger marriages and families. Fit Shepherds meets every Thursday, 6–7 a.m., at Holy Family Church in Mason City. All ages and fitness levels are welcome — just bring workout clothes and a Bible. Helpful Links St. John the Apostle (Norwalk) parish info: https://www.stjohnsnorwalk.org/ Catechesis of the Good Shepherd of Iowa (Shepherd's Staff): https://cgsiowa.weebly.com/ Epiphany Parish (Mason City): https://epiphanyparish.org/ Fit Shepherds national ministry: https://www.fitshepherds.org/ Listen live: https://www.iowacatholicradio.com/ #CatechesisOfTheGoodShepherd #FitShepherds #CatholicFaithFormation #CatholicMen #IowaCatholicRadio #CatholicPodcast #CatholicFamily #Montessori   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.