Morning Light

12/02/2025

Good morning and welcome to a Terrific Tuesday edition of Morning Light from the St. Gabriel Studio! We’ve got a great show lined up for this December 2nd. Coming up next: John Keenan & Pam Jaszkowiak from the Idaho Lay Dominicans… Chef Lou returns for another round of Cooking With Scripture… and finally, Dr. Joe Lipetzky from Cornerstone Psychological joins us for today’s Catholic Counseling segment.

Today we honor Blessed Rafal Chylinski, remembered for his simple, candid preaching, his generosity, and his compassionate ministry in the confessional.

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12/01/2025

Show Notes – 12/1/2025
Feast: St. Charles de Foucauld, pray for us!

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PASSIONATELY PROLIFE with Emily Naugle

Emily shares what we can be thankful for this year:

Defunding and closure of Planned Parenthood clinics.

Over 750 abortion workers leaving their jobs for better livelihoods.

Declines in abortion numbers and abortion-related travel.

Prosecution in Texas of forced abortion pill consumption; most Americans support doctor oversight for abortion pills.

Maternal mortality rates are decreasing—highlighting that childbirth is safer than abortion.

Idaho now has 25 Pregnancy Resource Centers.

Upcoming Events – MASS FOR LIFE & MARCH

Saturday, Jan 24:

11:00 AM – Mass at the Cathedral

1:00 PM – March from Julia Davis Bandshell

1:30 PM – Rally for Life at the Capitol Steps

Keynote Speaker: Matt Briton from 40 Days for Life

Friday, Jan 23: Snacks, speaker, and sign-making at St. Mark’s

Prayers:

For those who don’t know God and need Christ in their hearts

For women who are pregnant and afraid

For pregnancy resource centers and local pro-life efforts

PARISH OF THE WEEK

St. Nicholas, Rupert – Featuring Dcn. Paul Hensheid
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LEARN THE FAITH with Sr. Beverly

With the Eucharist as the Center and Summit of our Christian Life, we the people of St. Nicholas community, strive to be living Tabernacles of Jesus Christ by being His faithful witnesses in our daily lives and in our service to each other.” 

12/01/2025

Welcome to Morning Light during Advent! Join us for the first day of December and all that comes with it. See you in the morning!

11/26/2025

Show Notes – 11/26/25 Wednesday

St. Columban, pray for us!

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FAITH & FEASTS with Teresa Zepeda

This Sunday is the First Sunday of Advent!

3 purple candles, 1 pink candle

Ask the Lord: How do You want me to spend Advent this year?

11/30 – St. Andrew (FF 2021)

Fisherman; Patron of Scotland

Begin the St. Andrew Christmas Novena

Happy Catholic New Year!

December is dedicated to the Immaculate Conception

Display an image, statue, or home-screen photo of Our Lady

Pope’s monthly intention: For Christians in areas of conflict

Resources:

https://www.raisingwildsaints.com/

https://www.teachingcatholickids.com/four-quick-and-crafty-ways-to-celebrate-thanksgiving-with-catholic-kids/

https://www.sadlier.com/religion/blog/free-thanksgiving-prayers-reflections-for-catholic-families

https://catholicblogger1.blogspot.com/2012/11/christian-thanksgiving-ideas-activities.html

Thanksgiving is TOMORROW!

A perfect time to focus on gratitude.

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Pray the Litany of Thanksgiving (response: “Thank you, Jesus”)

Love unites — even the “annoying” people at your table

Ask: How is this person a gift?

Practice charity within your family

SPOTLIGHT!

Today we welcome Dr. Tim Curran, host of the new weekday afternoon show Sound Insight.

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To evangelize and teach, through multi-media communications, the Gospel of Jesus Christ, with the fullness of Truth of the Catholic Church. We strive to be Salt & Light (Mt 5:13-16) to all: to promote and build up Christ's body, the Church.

11/26/2025

Good morning and welcome to a Wonderful Wednesday edition of Morning Light, live from the St. Gabriel Studio! We have a great show for you this November 26th—who’s coming up? First, Teresa Zepeda joins us for Faith & Feasts… then Dcn. Eric Meyer will “give thanks” during our MAN UP! segment… and finally, we shine the Spot-Light on a new local show launching Monday—Sound Insight—and introduce its host, Dr. Tom Curran!

Today we celebrate Saint Columban (Columbanus), the greatest of the Irish missionaries who carried the faith across Europe.

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11/25/2025

SHOW NOTES from 11/25/2025 Tuesday
St. Catherine of Alexandria, pray for us!
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IDAHO LAY DOMINICANS. Alanna Burg talks about Eastern Doctors of the Church and their battles agains Arianism.
- St. Athanasius - Father of Orthodoxy, Defends Nicene Creed, Bishop
- St. Gregory Nazianzen - Friends with St. Basil, Capidocian Father, Doctrine of Trinity, Divinity of Christ, Five Theological Orations, Bishop
- St. Basil the Great - Friends with St. Gregory N, Wrote a Rule, Exiled, Bishop, Founder of hospital system, Divinity Holy Spirit.
- St. John Chrysostom - "Golden mouth" because of excellent preaching, beloved by St. Thomas Aquinas, exiled (several times), influenced liturgy, advocated for the poor, encouraged frequent reading Scripture, influenced by the writings of the above three doctors.
- Fight for the truth!

COOKING WITH SCRIPTURE with Dcn Lou Aaron. Today we enjoy deep fried artichokes and talk about thistles in the Bible. Read Gen 3 about Adam not becoming a farmer and w**d pulling. What are the w**ds in your life?

CATHOLIC COUNSELING with Jacob Frazier from Archangel Catholic. He talks about how we deal with holiday stress. What do we do out of love vs obligation? How can we show compassion and gentleness? 208-557-1780 https://www.archangelcatholic.com/

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11/25/2025

Good morning and welcome to a Terrific Tuesday edition of Morning Light from the St. Gabriel Studio! We have a great show for you this November 25th—who’s coming up?
Next, we’ll chat with Max Mohun & Alanna Burg from the Idaho Lay Dominicans…then Chef Lou returns for another round of “Cooking With Scripture”…and finally, Jacob Frazier from Archangel joins us for today’s Catholic Counseling segment.

Today the Church celebrates St. Catherine of Alexandria, one of the 14 Holy Helpers, especially venerated in Germany and Hungary. She is the patroness of students, teachers, librarians, and lawyers.

Find out when and where all of the local Thanksgiving Masses are!
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11/24/2025

Show Notes for 11/24/25 Monday
St. Andrew Dung-Lac, pray for us!

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PASSIONATELY PRO-LIFE with Trina Hanson
Could you adopt a senior this Christmas? Bring joy to a senior who might not have a loved one visit during the holidays.
Learn more: Alonna’s Angels

PARISH OF THE WEEK – St. Catherine’s in Hagerman
Join their beautiful community for Sunday Mass at 10am!
More info: icbuhl.org

LEARN THE FAITH with Fr. Nelson Cintra
From Our Lady of the Valley in Caldwell.

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11/24/2025

🌅 Good morning and welcome to a Marvelous Monday edition of Morning Light, live from the St. Gabriel Studio!

We have a great show for this November 24th! Coming up:

👉 Passionately Pro-Life with Trina Hanson from Alonna's Angels
👉 We head east to reveal our next Parish of the Week
👉 Learn the Faith with Fr. Nelson Cintra

Today we celebrate St. Andrew Dung-Lac, a Catholic convert ordained to the priesthood, and one of 117 Vietnamese martyrs who gave their lives for the faith between 1820 and 1862.

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11/21/2025

Show Notes for Friday, 11/21
Our Lady, pray for us!

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WORKS OF MERCY

Eddie Trask, Executive Director of Catholic Charities of Idaho, shares how they’re helping communities thrive:

Advent Appeal: Dec 1–31. Look for your letter in the mail or donate online: https://www.ccidaho.org/donate

Feeling unstable? Life feeling like a sinking ship? Need strength? Catholic Charities is here to help.

Hear about the massive impact CCIdaho is making in our state!

PASTORAL CENTER – IDAHO CATHOLIC REGISTER

Editor Phil Janquart takes us through the latest issue of the Idaho Catholic Register.

Subscribe and stay informed: put a $20 check in your collection with “ICR” in the memo line or go online: https://www.idahocatholicregister.org/

BLESSED & BEAUTIFUL

Rita Franklin reflects on the gift of gratitude and how it can transform everyday life.

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11/21/2025

🌅 Good morning from the St. Gabriel Studio!
Welcome to a Faithful Friday episode of Morning Light! We have a great show for this November 21st:

✨ Works of Mercy with Eddie Trask, Executive Director of Catholic Charities of Idaho
📍 Peek Inside the Pastoral Center with the Idaho Catholic Register
🌸 Blessed & Beautiful with Rita Franklin

Today we celebrate the Presentation of the Blessed Virgin Mary, a feast embraced by the universal Church in the 16th century. 🙏💙

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11/20/2025

Show Notes for Thursday, 11/20
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VOCATION STATION with Dcn. Sal Carranza
Deacon Sal shares how deacons assist at Mass, reflecting on the beauty of the Eucharist and the great care taken when “clearing the table” after Communion.
The three aprons a deacon “wears”:

The table of your home

The altar of the Lord

The table of your community

Today’s tip: After Communion, return to your pew and close your eyes in prayerful gratitude.

FAITH COMMUNITY NURSING with Gina Schmidt, RN
Gina highlights Alzheimer’s Disease during this month dedicated to raising awareness.

6.9 million Americans currently live with Alzheimer’s—now the fifth leading cause of death.

It is a progressive form of dementia.

Ten Warning Signs:

Memory loss disrupting daily life

Challenges in planning or problem-solving

Difficulty completing familiar tasks

Confusion about time or place

Trouble with visual images or spatial relationships

New problems with words

Misplacing items and losing the ability to retrace steps

Decreased judgment

Withdrawal from social activities

Changes in mood or personality

Free screening tools are available online.
Ways to keep your brain healthy:

Eat a healthy diet

Manage high blood pressure

Exercise; keep learning; challenge your brain; pursue hobbies

Maintain social engagement

Avoid chemical exposure; don’t smoke; limit alcohol

Enjoy music

Faith’s role in Alzheimer’s:
https://ewtn.co.uk/article-when-words-fail-faith-speaks-dementia-and-the-eucharists-embrace/
Learn more: https://www.alz.org/
St. Dymphna, pray for us!

WHY CATHOLICS DO THAT
Mary Wax shares practical tips for bringing your children to Mass.

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