Maria Ruiz Scaperlanda: Blessed Stanley Rother's Story Hits the Big Screen (+ more) | The Catholic Morning Show – 08/14/2026

In This Episode Bo Bonner and Deacon Mark Campbell bring you the feast of St. Maximilian Kolbe, a Sunday Gospel preview, an EWTN milestone, two feature interviews, and a full rundown of upcoming Iowa Catholic Radio events. Sunday Gospel Preview Fr. Mike Mahoney, parochial vicar at St. Theresa of the Child Jesus Parish in Des Moines, previews the 20th Sunday in Ordinary Time and the Gospel account of the Canaanite woman's persistent faith (Matthew 15:21-28). Read this Sunday's full readings at USCCB.org. EWTN Turns 45 August 15 marks 45 years since Mother Angelica launched EWTN on the solemnity of the Assumption in 1981. Catch Teresa Tomeo's reflection on the anniversary on Catholic Connection, immediately following this show. World Youth Day 2027 Fr. Reed Flood (Dowling Catholic High School) and Megan Schultz (Diocese of Des Moines) preview World Youth Day 2027 in Seoul, South Korea (August 3-8, 2027), including the Diocese of Des Moines pilgrimage group's travel window, "Days in the Diocese" time in Uijeongbu, and the August 31 registration deadline for pilgrims ages 18-39. Learn more or reach the Diocese's young adult ministry office at dmdiocese.org or by emailing [email protected]. Making It Personal Jeanne Thill previews this weekend's Making It Personal with Bishop William Joensen, featuring a conversation with Dr. Donna Carroll, president of the Association of Catholic Colleges and Universities. Catch it Saturday at 8 a.m. and Sunday at 11 a.m. Around Iowa Catholic Radio Heartland for Kids Benefit Concert – August 27, 5:30-8:30 p.m. at Jasper Winery, 2400 George Flagg Parkway, Des Moines. Nashville musicians Phoenix Mendoza and Josh Leo perform in support of Mary's Meals; $25.20 feeds a child for a full school year. Details at Heartland for Kids. 12th Annual Men's Stag – September 9, 5-9 p.m. at Country Lane Lodge. Healing Ranch Hog Roast – an annual Iowa Catholic Radio community gathering; details to be announced. Iowa State Fair Grandstand – John Waite headlines a free concert tonight, August 14, at 8 p.m., stepping in for Rod Stewart. More at Iowa State Fair. Dowling Catholic Football – the 50th season of broadcasts kicks off August 28 at 7 p.m. as Dowling faces Valley at Valley Stadium, West Des Moines. For all Iowa Catholic Radio events, visit IowaCatholicRadio.com. Blessed Stanley Rother On the Big Screen Author Maria Ruiz Scaperlanda joins the show ahead of American Martyr: The Stanley Rother Story, in theaters August 25 and 26, discussing the life of the first American-born priest recognized as a martyr by the Catholic Church. Watch the trailer and find showtimes at rotherdoc.com, and find Scaperlanda's biography, The Shepherd Who Didn't Run, at Barnes & Noble. #CatholicPodcast #CatholicRadio #TheCatholicMorningShow #IowaCatholicRadio #BlessedStanleyRother #AmericanMartyr #WorldYouthDay2027 #WYD2027 #CatholicFaith #DailyMass #CatholicNews #Evangelization 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.