EPISODE · Jul 24, 2026 · 5 MIN
From Harvard to a Monastery: Fr. Dan Kirby on Finding Your "Pearl of Great Price" – 07/24/2026
from The Catholic Morning Show · host Deacon Mark Campbell, Fr. Dan Kirby
About This Conversation Ahead of Sunday's Gospel reading (Matthew 13:44–52, the parable of the pearl of great price), Fr. Dan Kirby joins Deacon Mark Campbell to help listeners prepare for the 17th Sunday in Ordinary Time. Fr. Kirby recalls a formative encounter from his seminary years at Conception Abbey: meeting Brother Dominic Maria Morgan, an elderly Benedictine brother and direct descendant of banker J.P. Morgan. A Harvard graduate with wealth, brains, and prospects, Brother Dominic walked away from a multi-million-dollar inheritance after converting to Catholicism and entering religious life — a living illustration of the Gospel's call to give up everything for the one pearl of great price. Fr. Kirby closes the segment with a blessing for listeners preparing for Mass this weekend. This Weekend's Readings The 17th Sunday in Ordinary Time (Year A) falls on July 26, 2026. The Gospel is Matthew 13:44–52. #CatholicPodcast #SundayGospel #CatholicHomily #PearlOfGreatPrice #CatholicPriesthood #FaithReflection #IowaCatholicRadio #CatholicFaith 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.
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Fr. Dan Kirby, pastor of St. John the Apostle in Norwalk, joins The Catholic Morning Show to preview the Gospel for the 17th Sunday in Ordinary Time — Jesus' parable of the pearl of great price. He shares a striking story from his seminary days about a Harvard-educated heir to the J.P. Morgan banking fortune who walked away from his inheritance to become a Benedictine monk. It's a reflection on what each of us is willing to give up for the treasure of knowing Christ.
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From Harvard to a Monastery: Fr. Dan Kirby on Finding Your "Pearl of Great Price" – 07/24/2026
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