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Good morning! On today's show, Matt Swaim welcomes Courtney Brown from Ruah Woods to discuss what Christmas has to do with Theology of the Body. Other guests include Rita Heikenfeld with more Bible-themed holiday recipes, and pastoral counselor Kevin Prendergast on making a healthy assessment of your personal successes and shortcomings from the past year. Plus news, weather, sports,... Read More.
Welcome to the O Antiphons! On today's show, Matt Swaim looks at "O Sapientia," the first antiphon, which refers to Jesus as the Wisdom of God. Guests include Ken Craycraft with a Catholic perspective on "Mary, Did You Know," and Fr. Peter Heasley to share reflections from St. John Chrysostom on the Mass readings for the Fourth Sunday of... Read More.
Good morning! On today's show, Matt Swaim welcomes Ambassador Michele Burke Bowe from Holy Family Hospital to look at how they're preparing to celebrate Christmas in a special way in Bethlehem this year. Other guests include Fr. Mark Mary Ames on the power of the beatitudes, and Kris McGregor on what Pope Leo the Great had to say about... Read More.
Good morning! On today's show, Matt Swaim welcomes Msgr. David LiPuma to discuss the sainthood cause of New York priest Fr. Nelson Baker. Other guests include Fr. John Gavin with more thoughts from St. Augustine on Christian maturity, and Kevin Schmiesing with This Week in Catholic History. Plus news, weather, sports, and more...
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An Advent Prayer
Come, long-expected Jesus. Excite in... Read More.
Happy feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe! On today's show, Matt Swaim welcomes Kris McGregor to share a selection from the Office of Readings focused on this appearance of the Virgin Mary in the Americas. Other guests include Fr. Hezekias Carnazzo and Fr. Jonathan Duncan to preview the Mass readings for Gaudete Sunday, and Andrew Petiprin on the proper... Read More.
Happy feast of Pope St. Damasus I! On today's show, Matt Swaim welcomes Mike Aquilina to discuss the life and witness of one of the most influential popes of the early Church. Other guests include Rita Heikenfeld to discuss Rosemary on Bible Foods, and pastoral counselor Kevin Prendergast with tips on keeping a journal for prayer or personal growth.... Read More.
Today is our one-day Advent Membership Drive!
We're looking to raise $60,000 by day's end, to close out 2025 well and put things on solid footing heading into the New Year. Please consider a one-time or recurring gift of $25 (in honor of Sacred Heart Radio's 25th anniversary), or perhaps a gift of $100 or more to help us... Read More.
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“The Son Rise Morning Show is a production of Sacred Heart Radio in Cincinnati, Ohio. Each weekday morning, the Son Rise Morning Show presents a national drive-time audience with everything they need to start their day a better way. Son Rise Morning Show takes listeners through the morning with a fast-paced program that covers everything from current events to catechesis, with reflections on the saint of the day and the readings from Mass. We also offer a professionally produced newscast that airs twice an hour, giving a uniquely Catholic view of what’s going on around the world.
Fans of the Son Rise Morning Show say they’ve gotten “hooked” on our fast-paced, faithful, and friendly approach to mornings, and many comments on their surprise at how much they’ve learned about their faith. To share their enthusiasm, we invite you to tune in to the Son Rise Morning Show, weekday mornings from 6 am – 9 am on 740AM, 89.5 FM, and 910 AM Sacred Heart Radio in Cincinnati, and 6 am Eastern on the EWTN Global Catholic Radio Network.”
Sports Correspondent Paul Lachmann has been with Sacred Heart Radio for three years as Sports Correspondent and is a vital supporting cast member of the daily Son Rise Morning Show. Paul is a BIG sports fan, going to Reds games with family is his favorite to do! In addition to Sports on SHR, Paul draws from his experience as a volunteer with the University of Cincinnati club hockey team. Paul is also the play-by-play announcer for the Bearcats. GO CATS!















