The Catholic Morning Show - 05/13/2026

On today’s Catholic Morning Show, John Gaffney, Director of Evangelization and Catechesis for the Diocese of Des Moines, reflects on how God speaks to us through Sacred Scripture, silence, holy desires, relationships, and the sacraments. Bo and John discuss Lectio Divina, learning to “listen with the ear of the heart,” and why modern Catholics are rediscovering the importance of silence and spiritual attentiveness. In the second half of the show, Dr. Andrew Swafford of Benedictine College joins the program to discuss his new book, Next Stop the Afterlife: Unveiling the Truth of Heaven and Hell with C.S. Lewis’ The Great Divorce. The conversation explores purgatory, transformation, conversion, and why Lewis’ imaginative theology continues to resonate with modern audiences. The show also celebrates the Feast of Our Lady of Fatima with reflections on the miracle of the sun, Marian devotion, and the Fatima message of prayer and peace. Learn more about Iowa Catholic Radio at https://iowacatholicradio.com #CatholicMorningShow #IowaCatholicRadio #OurLadyOfFatima #CSLewis #TheGreatDivorce #DrAndrewSwafford #JohnGaffney #CatholicFaith #CatholicPodcast #Heaven #Purgatory #Prayer #Rosary #CatholicRadio #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.