On the Feast of the Archangels, and the day Iowa Catholic Radio begins its 22nd year on the air, Bo Bonner and Deacon Mark Campbell kick off the 2026 Fall Fundraiser, "The Harvest is Abundant," with longtime listener Curtis Brown and board president Rick Ball. You'll also hear Fr. Nick Smith's Gospel reflection on the archangels, the Saint of the Day, listener stories about how Catholic radio builds community, and news from the Diocese of Des Moines. Help keep Catholic radio growing across Iowa by texting GIVE to 515-223-1150 to join the harvest with a $25 monthly gift.
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It's the first morning of the 2026 Fall Fundraiser, "The Harvest is Abundant," and the feast of Sts. Michael, Gabriel and Raphael! Iowa Catholic Radio launched on this feast day in 2005 and begins its 22nd year on the air today. Bo Bonner and Deacon Mark Campbell go live through 10:00 a.m. with stories from the people the mission has touched.
THE FALL FUNDRAISER GOAL
- Live programming continues over the next three and a half days.
- The goal each live hour: 12 people who commit to $25 a month for a year (less than a dollar a day).
- Text GIVE to 515-223-1150 and you'll receive a link to make your monthly commitment securely.
- Our scripture theme, Matthew 9:37-38: "The harvest is abundant, but the laborers are few."
IN THIS EPISODE
- Opening: Matthew 9:35-38, the entrance antiphon for the feast, and an invitation from Bishop William Joensen
- Saint of the Day: the archangels Michael, Gabriel and Raphael, plus Michaelmas harvest traditions from around the world
- Curtis Brown of St. Pius X in Des Moines shares his Iowa Catholic Radio "top ten" list, why he gives, and what he'd miss most if Catholic radio disappeared
- Gospel reflection from Fr. Nick Smith (John 1:47-51) on how the three archangels show us what it means to serve God's will
- Listener stories from Joel Magruder (St. Francis of Assisi, West Des Moines) and Mary Hazleton (St. John the Apostle, Norwalk), plus short testimonials from families across Iowa
- Rick Ball, Iowa Catholic Radio board president, on the Men's Stag, the Foundation, growing from a local station to a statewide mission, and reaching every Iowan
- News from the Diocese of Des Moines with Ann Marie Cox: the Called and Gifted series at St. Boniface in Waukee, and the Seven Intentions of Mourning series at St. Teresa in Des Moines (Thursday afternoons)
COMING UP
- Sunday Dive with Katie Patrizio: Wednesdays at 8:00 a.m. Central
- Dowling Catholic Football: Cedar Rapids Kennedy at Dowling Catholic on Friday, October 2. Homecoming and Athletic Hall of Fame inductions. Pregame at 6:30 p.m., kickoff at 7:00 p.m. at Valley Stadium in West Des Moines, live on the Iowa Catholic Radio Network.
Listen anytime at https://IowaCatholicRadio.com/
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