The Passion of the Christ Returns to Theaters This Week (+ more) | The Catholic Morning Show - 09/08/2026

Bo Bonner and Deacon Mark Campbell open Tuesday on the Feast of the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary, with Mass today at noon at Saint Patrick's in Corning (90.9 FM).Fr. David Esquiliano, rector of the Cathedral of the Epiphany and pastor of the Cathedral Parish in Sioux City, joins the show to explain the Blue Mass — a Catholic tradition in the United States dating to 1934, named for the blue uniforms of police officers, and extended in the Diocese of Sioux City to firefighters, EMTs, and all first responders. Fr. David, who also serves as chaplain to the Sioux City Police Department, unpacks why the Mass is tied to St. Michael the Archangel, patron of law enforcement, and why it's open to everyone regardless of faith background. The Diocese of Sioux City's fourth annual Blue Mass is Monday, September 28 at 5:30 p.m. at the Cathedral of the Epiphany at 10th and Douglas in downtown Sioux City, followed by a Knights of Columbus meal at 6:30 p.m. — including a drive-through option for first responders who are on duty. Details at Cathedral of the Epiphany.Joe Condit, founder and CEO of the Catholic Speakers Organization, joins Bo to talk about the return of The Passion of the Christ to theaters nationwide September 10 through 17, newly remastered in 4K with Dolby Atmos sound from Lionsgate and Fathom Entertainment. Every ticket includes an exclusive behind-the-scenes sneak peek at Mel Gibson's sequel, The Resurrection of the Christ: Part One, which opens May 6, 2027. Joe shares behind-the-scenes stories from the 2004 production, makes the case that the film's success opened the door for everything from Sound of Freedom to The Chosen, and urges parents to bring a new generation to see it. Find showtimes and a theater near you at CatholicSpeakers.com or Fathom Entertainment.Also in this episode: Bo and Deacon Mark reflect on where they were on September 11, 2001, as the nation approaches the 25th anniversary this Friday — the pin-drop silence of a college campus, the drive home from work, and what it means that an entire generation now has no memory of that day. Plus a lighter turn on the Blessed Mother's birthday: a real job listing to spend three months traveling the world tasting ice cream for Snoop Dogg's Dr. Bombay brand, and whether either host has the palate for it.Coming up on Iowa Catholic Radio: the annual Men's Stag tomorrow night at Country Lane Lodge in Adel; the Christ Our Life Catholic Conference, September 26–27 at Casey's Center in Des Moines — ChristOurLifeIowa.com; and the station's fall fundraiser, September 29 through October 2.Listen live weekdays at 7 a.m. Central on Iowa Catholic Radio, or catch up anytime at IowaCatholicRadio.com.#CatholicMorningShow #IowaCatholicRadio #PassionOfTheChrist #JoeCondit #BlueMass #FirstResponders #SaintMichael #NativityOfMary #September11 #CatholicPodcast 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.