The Catholic Morning Show

The Catholic Morning Show - 12/18/2025

Episode Summary

Deacon Randy Kiel reflects on the First and Second Readings for the Fourth Sunday of Advent, highlighting God’s promise of hope fulfilled in Christ. Adam Storey explains what an annulment is and is not, and Bishop Dennis Walsh shares why authentic Christian hope is never naïve.

Episode Notes

Today on the Catholic Morning Show:

Deacon Randy Kiel — Founder, Kardia Counseling
Deacon Randy Kiel offers a thoughtful reflection on the First and Second Readings for the Fourth Sunday of Advent, exploring how God’s promises unfold through salvation history and culminate in the coming of Christ. His reflection invites listeners to trust in God’s faithfulness as Christmas approaches.

Adam Storey — Canon Lawyer, Diocese of Des Moines
Adam Storey returns for his monthly canon law segment to answer a common and often misunderstood question: What is an annulment? He explains the Church’s teaching clearly and pastorally, helping listeners understand the purpose of the annulment process and what it means for individuals and families.

Bishop Dennis Walsh — Diocese of Davenport
Bishop Dennis Walsh joins the show to reflect on the Christian virtue of hope and why it is not naïve optimism, but a confident trust rooted in Christ. His insights encourage Catholics to live hope boldly, even in challenging times.
Read more:
https://catholicmessenger.net/2025/11/hope-is-not-naive-la-esperanza-no-es-ingenua/

 

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