The Catholic Morning Show

All Hallows’ Eve Reflections, Designing Sacred Spaces - 10/31/2025

Episode Summary

Today on The Catholic Morning Show, we celebrate All Hallows’ Eve with prayerful reflections and inspiring conversations. Fr. Chris Reising helps us prepare for the 31st Sunday in Ordinary Time by exploring the spirituality of All Souls day. Architect Samantha Fernholz shares how she designs sacred spaces that lift the soul, including her work on St. Cecilia’s in Ames. And Leigh Snead joins us to discuss her new book Infertile but Fruitful: Finding Fulfillment When You Can’t Conceive, sharing how true fruitfulness comes from faithfulness to God’s call.

Episode Notes

Fr. Chris Reising — Reflection on the upcoming Sunday Gospel (Mark 12:28b–34).

Samantha Fernholz — Designing churches and sacred architecture.

Leigh Snead — Infertile but Fruitful, her story of hope and spiritual motherhood.

Links:

USCCB Sunday Readings

Infertile but Fruitful – Sophia Institute Press

About Leigh Snead – The Catholic Association

 

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