Summer Curiosity: How Vacation Season Opens the Door to Evangelization – John Gaffney – 07/08/2026

John Gaffney joins Bo Bonner for his monthly evangelization conversation on The Catholic Morning Show, this time exploring "Curiosity in the Summer Sun: How Summer Opens the Door for Evangelization." Curiosity as the Holy Spirit's Stirring — Whether it's a day trip to the Grotto, a domestic vacation, or a pilgrimage abroad, curiosity moves us — and Gaffney says that same curiosity about the person next to you at a summer picnic is the Holy Spirit at work. People Let Their Guard Down in Summer — Relaxed gatherings create openings where people share what's on their hearts. Be approachable, joyful, and ready to share your own story — but ask permission first, and never co-opt someone else's story. Three Ways to Accompany a Seeker Invite them to Mass — "come and see how we worship," sit together, and talk afterward about the Eucharist Grab coffee and invite them to bring every question they have Connect them with your pastor or deacon — deacons especially serve as bridge people between everyday life and the Church Learn more about evangelization efforts in the Diocese of Des Moines at dmdiocese.org Hear more conversations like this weekdays at 7 AM Central on The Catholic Morning Show at IowaCatholicRadio.com #Evangelization #CatholicFaith #SummerFaith #CatholicPodcast #DioceseOfDesMoines #ShareTheGospel #CatholicRadio #IowaCatholicRadio 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.