Bo Bonner closes out the week on the Memorial of Saint Joseph of Cupertino, patron saint of aviators, as Fr. Dan Kirby previews Sunday's Gospel on the generosity of God through the parable of the workers in the vineyard. Deacon Mark Campbell talks with Amy MacDonald of Dorothy's House about Iowa's only full continuum of care for human trafficking survivors. Montgomery Carson of Iowa Homeless Youth Centers previews Reggie's Sleepout at Drake Stadium. Plus Ember Days explained, Friday news, Dowling Catholic football, Iowa Cubs and MLB scores, and central Iowa weather.
Bo Bonner and producer Ayden Pugh wrap up the week on the Memorial of Saint Joseph of Cupertino, the famously "levitating saint" and patron of aviators and air travelers. Today's Mass is at 12:05 p.m. at Holy Family in Newton (89.3 FM).
Fr. Dan Kirby of Norwalk previews the readings for the Twenty-Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time, including Matthew 20:1–16, the parable of the workers in the vineyard. He explains how the readings show the generosity of God, whose love is offered even at the last hour. He also tells the story of the Diocese of Des Moines' mid-century devotion to Saint Martin de Porres, the "Martin of Charity," which Bishop Edward Daly championed. Fr. Dan closes with Saint Ignatius of Loyola's Prayer for Generosity.
Deacon Mark Campbell sits down with Aimee McDonald, executive director of Dorothy's House. It is the only complete continuum of care for survivors of human trafficking in Iowa and the Midwest, running from undercover operations with law enforcement through crisis housing, a 4–9 month restoration program, subsidized transitional apartments, and aftercare. Aimee explains why trafficking "happens in plain sight" in big cities, small towns, and rural areas alike. The number of women the ministry housed grew from about 15 to 49 in a single year, and it is buying a second building to shorten its waitlist. Support the mission at the second annual Pickle for a Purpose pickleball tournament:
Montgomery Carson, community engagement coordinator for Iowa Homeless Youth Centers (a YSS organization), previews Reggie's Sleepout on Friday, October 9, at Drake Stadium. The free event honors Reggie Kelsey, who died shortly after aging out of foster care, and raises awareness of youth homelessness. More than 750 families in local school districts are currently counted as homeless.
Jeanne Thill previews this weekend's Making It Personal with Bishop William Joensen, which was pre-recorded while Bishop is in Poland. His guest, writer Shane Vander Hart, founder of 4:15 Communications, takes on common myths about public funding and standards for non-public and Catholic schools. It airs Saturday at 8 a.m. and Sunday at 11 a.m., and is also available on the Iowa Catholic Radio app and podcast.
Bo also explains the Ember Days, which fall this week on Wednesday, Friday, and Saturday. They are a traditional season of fasting, penance, and thanksgiving for God's creation and the harvest, and they are making a comeback among young Catholics.
He also promotes the Christ Our Life Catholic Conference, Saturday and Sunday, September 26–27, at Casey's Center in Des Moines. Speakers include Bishop William Joensen, Bishop Joseph Espaillat, Fr. Robert Spitzer, Crystalina Evert, Gabe Castillo, Charbel Raish, Magnus MacFarlane-Barrow of Mary's Meals, and musician Steve Angrisano. Tickets are at ChristOurLifeIowa.com.
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