The Catholic Morning Show

Brian Sweeney on Prayer, Discipline, and the Surrender Novena - Part 1 - 05/29/2026

Episode Summary

Outgoing Iowa Catholic Radio Director of Finance Brian Sweeney shares how health concerns led him to embrace discipline, exercise, prayer routines, and the Surrender Novena. He discusses combining daily prayer with physical fitness and how deeper faith transformed his life.

Episode Notes

In Part 1 of this special conversation, Brian Sweeney reflects on the personal disciplines that reshaped his spiritual life during his years serving Iowa Catholic Radio.

Brian discusses:

• How a health scare changed his lifestyle
• Building daily prayer habits
• Using a treadmill desk during prayer time
• Praying the Rosary and Divine Mercy Chaplet daily
• The impact of the Surrender Novena
• Learning to trust Jesus completely

This inspiring conversation offers practical wisdom for listeners seeking a deeper prayer life and stronger daily discipline.

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