A Dubuque Archdiocese teenager unveils a statewide Eucharistic pilgrimage linking Iowa's four dioceses ahead of the Christ Our Life Conference, while author Claudia Cangilla McAdam unpacks August's trio of Marian feast days and her new children's book on the miracle of Rome's summer snowfall. Father Michael Mahoney previews this Sunday's Gospel of Jesus walking on water, and the Catholic Morning Show team rounds out the Friday, August 7 broadcast with news, sports, weather, the Saint of the Day, and details on Iowa Catholic Radio's Iowa State Fair presence. Tune in for faith, family, and community insight to carry you into the weekend.
This Sunday's Gospel: Walking on Water Fr. Michael Mahoney, parochial vicar at St. Theresa's Parish, previews this Sunday's Gospel reading of Jesus walking on water and calling Peter out to meet Him — a reflection on keeping our eyes fixed on Christ when life feels chaotic.
A Teen Unites Iowa's Dioceses in Eucharistic Devotion Sam Lange, a senior from the Archdiocese of Dubuque and member of the National Youth Advisory Council for the National Federation for Catholic Youth Ministry, shares his service project: four Eucharistic processions across Iowa's dioceses, culminating in wooden puzzle pieces coming together at the Christ Our Life Conference, September 26–27, 2026, at Caseys Center in Des Moines. Learn more about Christ Our Life at christourlifeiowa.com.
Rediscovering Mary in August Author Claudia Cangilla McAdam joins the show to explore the three Marian feasts packed into a 17-day span each August — the Dedication of the Basilica of St. Mary Major (Aug. 5), the Assumption (Aug. 15), and the Queenship of Mary (Aug. 22) — and introduces her new children's chapter book, The Miracle of the August Snow, on sale at 50% off through August at OSV Catholic Bookstore.
Saint of the Day Today the Church remembers St. Cajetan, a Counter-Reformation priest known for his humility and hours of daily prayer.
Daily Gospel Reflection Fr. Nick Smith, pastor of St. Patrick's in Perry, reflects on the paradox of the Cross from Matthew's Gospel — losing our life to find it.
Around the Diocese Jeanne Thill previews "Making It Personal" with Bishop William Joensen, featuring guest Michael Paul Hart's new book of caregiving stories. Anne Marie Cox shares Diocese of Des Moines news, including ordination anniversaries and the Pilgrim Mary statue's visit to Our Lady Immaculate Heart Parish in Ankeny.
Iowa Catholic Radio at the Iowa State Fair Alexia Baker previews Iowa Catholic Radio's Iowa State Fair presence, including a "Where is Alexia?" social media series, a life-size Pope Leo XIV cutout, and the station's chapel tent near the Bill Riley Stage. Enter to win concert ticket pairs (Rod Stewart, Aug. 14; Alabama, Aug. 21; Josiah Queen, Aug. 23) at IowaCatholicRadio.com — entries close August 9, with winners announced August 10.
First Friday Mass Join Iowa Catholic Radio staff, family, and friends for First Friday Mass at 11:30 a.m. at the St. Gabriel the Archangel chapel, 1355 50th Street, West Des Moines.
News, Sports & Weather Headlines include actor Matthew McConaughey and wife Camila Alves McConaughey meeting Pope Leo XIV at the Vatican, a Senate committee vote on Anthony Fauci, and the Vatican's announcement of Pope Leo XIV's November apostolic journey to South America. Plus Iowa Cubs baseball, Dowling Catholic football, and the local weekend forecast.
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