On this episode of The Catholic Morning Show, Deacon Randy Kiel previews Sunday's Mass readings, unpacking Isaiah's prophecy of God's fruitful word and Saint Paul's promise that present sufferings can't compare to future glory. Hosts Bo Bonner and Alexia Baker reflect on Pope Leo XIV's July prayer intention for respect for human life, sharing opera legend Andrea Bocelli's own life-affirming story. Then Ed Van Buskirk of the Ten Commandments apostolate If U Love Me closes out his multi-week commandments series by unpacking the "eleventh commandment" — Christ's call to go and make disciples.
This Week on The Catholic Morning Show Bo Bonner, Alexia Baker, Brady Grimm, and Ayden Pugh welcome Deacon Mark Campbell into the studio for a full morning of Scripture, prayer, and practical faith formation.
Sunday's Readings, Previewed Deacon Randy Kiel joins for his regular Thursday visit to walk through the readings for the Fifteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time (July 12, 2026) — Isaiah's rain-and-snow prophecy and Saint Paul's letter to the Romans on suffering and glory, and how both point to the fruitfulness of God's Word. Full readings: USCCB – Fifteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time
Pope Leo XIV's July Prayer Intention Bo and Alexia unpack the Holy Father's prayer intention for July 2026, "for respect for human life," and share opera singer Andrea Bocelli's story of a mother who chose life against medical advice. Find the full prayer intention at USCCB – Pope's Monthly Intentions or watch the video at Vatican.va.
The Eleventh Commandment: Wrapping Up a Ten-Week Series Ed Van Buskirk, founder and president of the Ten Commandments apostolate If U Love Me, joins Bo and Deacon Mark Campbell to close out their multi-week look at the Ten Commandments with a challenge from Matthew 28: go and make disciples. Ed shares practical ways to know, live, and share the Commandments — including the Ten Commandments Sunday parish program and the God's Recipe for School and Family program for kids. Learn more at IfULoveMe.org.
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