The Catholic Morning Show

FULL SHOW | The Catholic Morning Show - 10/28/2026

Episode Summary

On the Feast of Saints Simon and Jude, Deacon Mark Campbell talks faithful citizenship with Dr. John Huynh of the Diocese of Des Moines, unpacking how Catholics can form their conscience and why voting is a moral responsibility ahead of the 2026 midterm election. Hadleigh Thomas of Ascension previews the November issue of Alto, the daily prayer companion with the Mass readings, Morning and Night Prayer, and a Christ the King novena. Plus, Katie Patrizio previews Sunday Dive on Revelation and the 144,000 for the Solemnity of All Saints, and Iowa Catholic Radio invites listeners to submit names of the faithful departed for daily prayer throughout November.

Episode Notes

Happy Feast of Saints Simon and Jude! Deacon Mark Campbell hosts this Wednesday edition of The Catholic Morning Show with a focus on prayer, conscience, and the call to faithful citizenship just days before Election Day.

In this episode:

• Praying for our leaders – Deacon Mark reflects on the national news surrounding a group of U.S. bishops, including Bishop William Joensen of Des Moines, who prayed with President Trump at the White House, and invites listeners to stay united in prayer for our bishops, priests, and leaders at every level.
• Pray with us for the faithful departed this November – Submit the names of your deceased loved ones through the prayer request page at IowaCatholicRadio.com (Contact → Prayer Requests). Beginning Monday, November 2 (All Souls Day) through Friday, November 20, The Catholic Morning Show will pray for them by name at about 7:30 a.m. each weekday. You can also view others' requests and tap "I Prayed" once you've prayed for them. https://www.iowacatholicradio.com/
• Alto: November issue preview with Hadleigh Thomas of Ascension – Hadleigh, product manager on Ascension's app and communications team, explains how Alto gathers the daily Mass readings, Morning and Night Prayer from the Liturgy of the Hours, daily reflections, and a saint of the day into one distraction-free printed book. November's theme is the Last Things (death, judgment, heaven, and hell), with a Christ the King novena built into the daily pages, a monthly Bible study, and liturgical living ideas from Kendra Tierney Norton. Promo Code: ICR10 https://ascensionpress.com/pages/content-hub/alto
• Sunday Dive preview with Katie Patrizio – With the Solemnity of All Saints replacing the 31st Sunday in Ordinary Time, Katie dives into the first reading, Revelation 7:2-4, 9-14: what it means to be "sealed," and the symbolism behind the 144,000 and the great multitude. Plus, Dictionary.com's 2026 Word of the Year. Listen to Sunday Dive live at 8 a.m. on Iowa Catholic Radio, or catch the podcast later today.
• Faithful citizenship with Dr. John Huynh – The Director of Social Justice for the Diocese of Des Moines and Catholic Charities explains why rights and responsibilities go together, why the Catholic faith is not a political ideology, what a well-formed conscience really is, and how to prepare before casting your ballot. Election Day is Tuesday, November 3.
  • Iowa Catholic Conference: https://www.iowacatholicconference.org/
  • ICC Faithful Citizenship flyer (English & Spanish): https://www.dmdiocese.org/news/icc-releases-faithful-citizenship-flyer
  • USCCB, Forming Consciences for Faithful Citizenship: https://www.usccb.org/issues-and-action/faithful-citizenship/forming-consciences-for-faithful-citizenship-title

• Saint of the Day – Saints Simon and Jude, Apostles, who tradition holds preached the Gospel in Mesopotamia and Persia. Today's Mass readings: https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/102826.cfm

   

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