Sam Lange: How One Iowa Teen Is Uniting Four Dioceses in Eucharistic Pilgrimage (+ more) | The Catholic Morning Show – 08/07/2026

This Sunday's Gospel: Walking on Water Fr. Michael Mahoney, parochial vicar at St. Theresa's Parish, previews this Sunday's Gospel reading of Jesus walking on water and calling Peter out to meet Him — a reflection on keeping our eyes fixed on Christ when life feels chaotic. A Teen Unites Iowa's Dioceses in Eucharistic Devotion Sam Lange, a senior from the Archdiocese of Dubuque and member of the National Youth Advisory Council for the National Federation for Catholic Youth Ministry, shares his service project: four Eucharistic processions across Iowa's dioceses, culminating in wooden puzzle pieces coming together at the Christ Our Life Conference, September 26–27, 2026, at Caseys Center in Des Moines. Learn more about Christ Our Life at christourlifeiowa.com. Rediscovering Mary in August Author Claudia Cangilla McAdam joins the show to explore the three Marian feasts packed into a 17-day span each August — the Dedication of the Basilica of St. Mary Major (Aug. 5), the Assumption (Aug. 15), and the Queenship of Mary (Aug. 22) — and introduces her new children's chapter book, The Miracle of the August Snow, on sale at 50% off through August at OSV Catholic Bookstore. Saint of the Day Today the Church remembers St. Cajetan, a Counter-Reformation priest known for his humility and hours of daily prayer. Daily Gospel Reflection Fr. Nick Smith, pastor of St. Patrick's in Perry, reflects on the paradox of the Cross from Matthew's Gospel — losing our life to find it. Around the Diocese Jeanne Thill previews "Making It Personal" with Bishop William Joensen, featuring guest Michael Paul Hart's new book of caregiving stories. Anne Marie Cox shares Diocese of Des Moines news, including ordination anniversaries and the Pilgrim Mary statue's visit to Our Lady Immaculate Heart Parish in Ankeny. Iowa Catholic Radio at the Iowa State Fair Alexia Baker previews Iowa Catholic Radio's Iowa State Fair presence, including a "Where is Alexia?" social media series, a life-size Pope Leo XIV cutout, and the station's chapel tent near the Bill Riley Stage. Enter to win concert ticket pairs (Rod Stewart, Aug. 14; Alabama, Aug. 21; Josiah Queen, Aug. 23) at IowaCatholicRadio.com — entries close August 9, with winners announced August 10. First Friday Mass Join Iowa Catholic Radio staff, family, and friends for First Friday Mass at 11:30 a.m. at the St. Gabriel the Archangel chapel, 1355 50th Street, West Des Moines. News, Sports & Weather Headlines include actor Matthew McConaughey and wife Camila Alves McConaughey meeting Pope Leo XIV at the Vatican, a Senate committee vote on Anthony Fauci, and the Vatican's announcement of Pope Leo XIV's November apostolic journey to South America. Plus Iowa Cubs baseball, Dowling Catholic football, and the local weekend forecast. #CatholicMorningShow #IowaCatholicRadio #CatholicPodcast #EucharisticRevival #CatholicFaith #DailyGospel 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.