Today’s Catholic Morning Show invites listeners to enter more deeply into the Sunday Scriptures, explore a new film on contemplative prayer, and rediscover the beauty of First Saturday Devotions. From liturgical reflection to lived devotion, the episode highlights the rich spiritual resources the Church offers for daily life.
On today’s Catholic Morning Show:
Deacon Randy Kiel — Christ the King Parish, Des Moines
Deacon Randy Kiel offers a reflection on the First and Second Mass readings for the upcoming Sunday — the 4th Sunday in Ordinary Time — helping listeners prepare their hearts and minds for Sunday worship.
Readings: https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/020126.cfm
Mother Petra — Christ the Bridegroom Monastery
Mother Petra joins the show to discuss a new film on prayer titled Sighs Too Deep for Words, produced by Christ the Bridegroom Monastery. The film invites viewers into a deeper experience of contemplative prayer and spiritual intimacy with God.
Learn more: https://www.christthebridegroom.org/
John Oven — Parishioner, St. Mary Magdalen, Bloomfield, IA
John Oven discusses First Saturday Devotions, a traditional Catholic practice centered on reparation and devotion to the Immaculate Heart of Mary, as featured in a recent article from The Catholic Messenger.
Read more: https://catholicmessenger.net/2026/01/first-saturday-devotions/
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