Son Rise Morning Show 2026.01.12

Happy feast of St. Aelred of Rivaulx! On today’s show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell welcome Dr. John Cuddeback to reflect on St. Aelred’s wisdom regarding Christian friendship. Other guests include Dr. Matthew Bunson to recap Pope Leo’s comments to the consistory of cardinals, and Kevin Schmiesing with This Week in Catholic History. Plus news, weather, sports, and more… ***** From a Prayer by St. Aelred of Rievaulx Lord, may Thy good, sweet Spiritdescend into my heart,and fashion there a dwelling for Himself,cleansing it from all defilement both of flesh and spirit,impouring into it the increment of faith, and hope, and love,disposing it to penitence, and love, and gentleness.May He quench with the dew of His blessingthe heat of my desires,and with His power put to deathmy carnal impulses and fleshly lusts.In labours, and in watchings, and in fastings,may He afford my fervor and discretion,to love and praise Thee, to pray and think of Thee;and may He give me power and devotionto order every act and thought according to Thy will,and also perseverance in these virtuesunto my life’s end. Amen. ***** Full list of guestsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.