The Catholic Morning Show

The Catholic Morning Show - 05/20/2026

Episode Summary

Deacon Mark Campbell, Alexia Baker, and Ayden Pugh reflect on Eric Church’s viral commencement speech and the spiritual lessons hidden within it, from faith and family to resilience and vocation. Patrick Novecosky joins the show to discuss the remarkable friendship between St. John Paul II and St. Mother Teresa and his upcoming book Icons of Mercy. Later, Emily Jaminet shares insight into the upcoming consecration of the United States to the Sacred Heart of Jesus and how Catholics can prepare their homes and hearts. Plus news, weather, sports, the Saint of the Day, and daily Gospel reflection.

Episode Notes

On today’s Catholic Morning Show, Deacon Mark Campbell, Alexia Baker, and Ayden Pugh begin the morning reflecting on the Prayer of Abandonment by St. Charles de Foucauld before diving into a powerful discussion on Eric Church’s commencement speech and the six “strings” of life: faith, family, marriage, perseverance, community, and identity.

Patrick Novecosky joins the show to share stories from his personal encounters with St. John Paul II and discuss his upcoming book Icons of Mercy, which explores the deep spiritual friendship between St. John Paul II and St. Mother Teresa and their shared witness to Divine Mercy and human dignity.

Later, Emily Jaminet discusses the upcoming consecration of the United States to the Sacred Heart of Jesus, the importance of enthronement in the home, and how Catholics can spiritually prepare for this historic moment in the Church.

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