The Catholic Morning Show

The Catholic Morning Show - 03/09/2026

Episode Summary

Author Laura Stewart shares the deeply moving story behind her children’s book Orchestra for Oliver, a reflection on grief, family, and the dignity of every life. The Catholic Morning Show crew also previews Iowa Catholic Radio’s upcoming Spring Fundraiser and the mission to continue sharing the light of Christ through Catholic media.

Episode Notes

On today’s Catholic Morning Show:

Laura Stewart, author of Orchestra for Oliver: Even the Shortest Lives Are Special, shares the story that inspired her children’s book after her grandson received a prenatal diagnosis that he would not survive long after birth. The book helps families talk about grief, loss, and the dignity of every human life through a gentle story centered on faith, family, and the healing power of music.

Find the Book Here! https://paulinestore.com/orchestra-for-oliver.html

Later, the Catholic Morning Show crew previews Iowa Catholic Radio’s Spring Fundraiser, which runs this week with the theme “You Are the Light of the World.” The team shares how listener support has helped Iowa Catholic Radio grow for more than two decades, and how donations help continue the mission of evangelization across the state and beyond.

Learn more:
https://iowacatholicradio.com

Listen to the Catholic Morning Show weekdays at 7 AM Central on the Catholic Radio Network, at iowacatholicradio.com, or on the Iowa Catholic Radio app.
#CatholicMorningShow #OrchestraForOliver #ProLife #CatholicFamily #CatholicRadio #LightOfTheWorld #CatholicMedia #IowaCatholicRadio