The Catholic Morning Show

The Catholic Morning Show - 01/30/2026

Episode Summary

Today’s Catholic Morning Show helps listeners prepare for Sunday Mass, confront the reality of evil in the modern world, and celebrate the gift of consecrated religious life. From Scripture reflection to vocation witness, this episode highlights the Church’s call to holiness in every season.

Episode Notes

On today’s Catholic Morning Show:

Fr. Ben Valentine — Associate Pastor, Epiphany Parish, Mason City
Fr. Ben Valentine joins the show for a thoughtful Sunday Gospel chat, helping listeners enter more deeply into the upcoming readings and live the message of the Gospel in daily life.

Dr. Carrie Gress — Scholar, Institute for Human Ecology at Catholic University of America
Dr. Carrie Gress discusses her work exploring cultural and spiritual challenges facing society today, including themes of truth, virtue, and the reality of evil.
Her book Something Wicked is available here:
https://sophiainstitute.com/?product=something-wicked

Sr. Karolyn Nunes — Vocation Director, Sisters of St. Francis of the Martyr St. George
Sr. Karolyn joins the Catholic Morning Show in honor of the World Day for Consecrated Life, sharing the beauty of religious vocation and how consecrated men and women serve the Church through prayer, community, and mission.
Learn more about the Sisters:
https://altonfranciscans.org

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