The Catholic Morning Show - 01/16/2026
Today’s Catholic Morning Show helps listeners prepare for Sunday’s Gospel, reflects on a legacy of service that continues to inspire, and examines the Church’s guidance on artificial intelligence. This episode highlights how faith is lived through Scripture, charity, and thoughtful engagement with modern culture.
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Show Notes
On today’s Catholic Morning Show:
Fr. Chris Reising, Pastor of All Saints Catholic Church in Des Moines, offers Sunday Gospel Prep, helping listeners better understand and pray with the upcoming Gospel reading as they prepare for Mass.
Josefina Willkom, a senior at Ankeny Centennial High School, and Deborah Kesling, Food Pantry Program Manager at Catholic Charities, join the show to discuss Raising the Legacy of Tom Leto. They share how his life of generosity and service continues to impact the community through ongoing charitable efforts.
Renée Roden, freelance journalist covering religion and culture and editor for Roundtable, returns for her Third Friday segment to discuss the recent Vatican document on artificial intelligence. She explains what the Church is saying about AI, human dignity, and the ethical challenges of emerging technology.
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Credits: Produced, Edited, and Mixed by Ayden Pugh, Alexia Baker, and Brady Grimm.
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