Morning Air

Mark Mastroianni joins for another Tech Tuesday to talk about data privacy and practical tips to avoid cyber threats.   Bishop Richard Stika joins us to talk about the impact of the invasion of Ukraine across the world and how laypeople should approach Lenten obligations of prayer, fasting and almsgiving.

Martha Fernández-Sardina continues her Remember You Are Loved series with "Lent is for Lovers"   CEO of Relevant Radio, Father Rocky joins Morning Air to show us how we can have a Super Duper Lent!

Fr. Burke Masters, Be formed series: The Fraction Rite Vice President and Senior Counsel at Thomas More Society, Peter Breen, addresses President Biden's nominee Ketanji Brown Jackson  for SCOTUS, fulfilling his promise to choose an African American female.

Ed Clancy, Director of Outreach Aid to the Church in Need tells us how his organization has sent funds of relief for the Church in Ukraine while under attack.   We re-listen to Fr. Mykhailo Kuzma Pastor of the Immaculate Conception Ukrainian Catholic Church talking about the war in Ukraine. Morning Air's John Morales met with him at his parish in Palatine, IL   Wife, Mother, grandmother, author and blogger, Leila Lawler shares meal ideas for Ash Wednesday and Fridays in Lent

Russia has attacked Ukraine in several spots including the capital of Kiev. President of Donnelly College, Msgr Stuart Swetland explains how this is an act of unjust aggression on the part of Russia.   Catholic author, Claudia Cangilla McAdam talks to us about her book, Louie's Lent as she helps us understand how to guide kids to have a meaningful Lent.   Bishop Daniel Mueggenborg, Bishop of the Diocese of Reno NV takes a look at this coming Sunday's Gospel

 Father Mykhailo Kuzma, Pastor of the Immaculate Conception Ukrainian Catholic Church discusses how Ukrainians in the United States are dealing with the invasion by Russia.   Attorney, Mary Hallon Fiorito returns to give commentary on the deceptively named Women’s Health Protection Act that will try to codify Roe V Wade into law. Pope Pius XII said, "The greatest sin today is that men have lost the sense of sin.” Fr. James Wallace of St. Paul of the Cross Parish in Park Ridge IL comments on how we need to first be aware of our sin to do penance during Lent.

Prolife leader Astrid Bennett Gutierrez comments on the legalization of abortion in Colombia and why we, in the United States, should be aware of it.   Andrea Piciotti-Bayer joins us with updates on SCOTUS cases on Joe Kennedy who prayed while coaching at a public school and Lori Smith who wouldn't build websites against her beliefs.

6.00 am REPLAY Msgr. James Shea,  How Pre-Marital Sex Harms Future Marriage   6.40 am The border continues to be an issue as migrants flock to the edge of our country from all over. Political analyst, Alfonso Aguilar discusses the vulnerable state this puts our country in.

Olympian, coach and founder of Fit Catholic Mom, Rebecca Dussault is with us to wrap up the Winter Olympics and tells her perspective on how to deal with failure.   Ashley Noronha brings Rome to home as she does every Wednesday to deliver news from the Vatican and the Pope's Wednesday audience.   Kendra Von Esh, Everything Comes From the Heart...as we approach Lent to love those around us with a sacrificial pure heart

Father Rocky joins us on Morning Air to give us a preview of his Lenten Lessons to prepare for the passion, death and Resurrection of Christ.  40 days of Lent begins in one week, and 40 Days for Life president, Shawn Carney tells us about how they have expanded to Japan and Cuba and the latest campaign for 40 days for life.

God the Father loved us so much He sent us his only son. Martha Fernandes-Sardina tells us that Jesus loved us so much that He left us a shepherd, a successor to lead us through the Chair of Peter.   We have the pleasure of having the  Archbishop of Philadelphia of the Ukrainian Greek Catholic Church, Archbishop Borys Gudziak to talk about the rising tensions between Ukraine and Russia.

Although there was much controversy surrounding the 2022 Winter Olympics, there were several touching moments of sportsmanship, including a Ukrainian and Russian athlete embracing after an event. Fr. Jeremy Ploof joins us to highlight a few.   Today we celebrate The Chair of St. Peter, which is a sign of unit in the Church. but is it an actual chair? You'll be surprised with What apologist William Albrëcht has to say about this.

Fr. Burke Masters continues his Be Formed Series on the Rite of Peace.   Are you tired of waiting on God? Maybe He's waiting on you. Marcel Le Jeune tells us how God waits on you more than you wait on Him.

No war yet, but will the Russia, Ukraine conflict influence our economy? Owner of Cenacle Capital Management Bill Ulivieri lets us know what he thinks.   Satan works in mysterious ways, but he has 6 specific different ways. Former exorcist Msgr Stephen Rosetti tells us 6 ways he tries to turn our focus away from Christ.

Equal Rights Amendment? Sounds like a good idea at first, but Mary Hallon Fiorito revelas the hidden and nefarious intents behind the attractive name.   Do you know how many things have to go right for you to be where you are right now? Dr. Jim Schroeder reminds us to be aware of open and curious about how mysterious forces are bringing good in your life.

Director of Campus Ministry at the Newman Center at University of Illinois at Chicago (UIC) Becca Siar and Associate Chaplain at UIC Fr. Tim Anastos catch up with us a couple weeks after Seek22 to see how they are living out what they learned at the Catholic conference.   Founder of Family Playland, Juan Carlos Sanchez talks about how effective Super Bowl Ads were.   Bishop Daniel Mueggenborg, Bishop of the Diocese of Reno NV takes a look at this coming Sunday's Gospel

Editor in Chief of Angelus News, Pablo Kay joins in to talk about Catholic News this week.  Who you choose to spend the rest of your life with is a huge decision. Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, Doug Hinderer poses some questions to ask ourselves when choosing our spouse.

Fr. Mykhailo recaps the dangers in the current conflict between Russia and Ukraine and comments on Pope Francis’ call for a Day of Peace. Fr. James Kubicki comes to us with some suggestions for Spiritual Reading during Lent to guide us on the path to the Resurrection.

Has someone near to you lost a loved one? You might not know what to say or let them know you are here for them. Fr. Marcel Taillon tells us how we can accompany someone who has lost a loved one.   Career coach, Bruce Lachenaur continues his series on landing your dream job. Today we discuss negotiating an offer.

Lent is two weeks away. Have you decided what you'll be doing or giving up for Lent? Marge Steinhage Fenelon has 4 questions you can ask yourself for making the most of this Lenten Season   Ashley Noronha brings Rome to home as she does every Wednesday to deliver news from the Vatican and the Pope's Wednesday audience.   Omar Aguilar joins us to share how to form community at your parish.