Son Rise Morning Show 2026.03.16

JOIN THE SON RISE MORNING SHOW NCAA BRACKET CHALLENGE! Face off with Matt, Annie, and Paul, who knows, you might win something… Tomorrow begins our 2-day Lenten pledge drive! This is our most important fundraiser of the Spring, so if you’re able to contribute in any way, it’ll help us cover operating expenses and be prepared for when giving drops off dramatically during the Summer. To give now, click here. Good morning! On today’s show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell welcome Fr. John Gavin to share more thoughts from the Church Fathers on Christian maturity. Other guests include Teresa Tomeo to share her experience of encountering the relics of St. Francis in Assisi, and Kevin Schmiesing with This Week in Catholic History. Plus news, weather, sports, and more… ***** A Prayer for Grace and Guidance O Lord God almighty, who has brought to us to the beginning of this day, defend us in the same by Your power; that we may not this day fall into any sin, but that all our thoughts, words, and works may be directed to the fulfillment of Your will. Through our Lord Jesus Christ, Your Son, who lives and reigns with You in the unity of the Holy Spirit, God, world without end. Amen. ***** E.P. Cowley is the author of Tales from Wakken Wood. Full Iist of guestsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.