The Catholic Morning Show - 05/19/2026

On this episode of the Catholic Morning Show, Deacon Mark Campbell, Alexia Baker, and Brady Grimm reflect on Pope Leo XIV’s first year as pope and his prayer intention that all people may have food and nourishment. Fr. James Dominic Brent, OP of the Dominican Order joins the show to discuss his book The Father’s House: Discovering Our Home in the Trinity. He explores the three fundamental questions every person asks: What is the purpose of life? Who am I? How do I find love? Fr. Brent shares how the Gospel and the life of the Trinity answer those questions and prepare us for Pentecost. Later, pianist and educator Brian Billion previews his upcoming performance for the Des Moines Meeting and discusses the connection between classical music, beauty, faith, and the human soul. Also included: Iowa and national news Weather and sports updates Saint of the Day: St. Theophilus of Cort Gospel reflection from Fr. Nick Smith Learn more at:Iowacatholicradio.com #CatholicMorningShow #IowaCatholicRadio #FrJamesDominicBrent #Dominicans #BrianBillion #CatholicPodcast #Pentecost #CatholicFaith #HolyTrinity #CatholicRadio #DesMoinesMeeting #ClassicalMusic #CatholicLife #PopeLeoXIV #CatholicInspiration 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.