The Catholic Morning Show - 12/19/2025
As the Fourth Sunday of Advent arrives, Fr. Chris Reising reflects on the Sunday Gospel and how it prepares us to welcome Christ at Christmas. The show also highlights a local Live Nativity and Christmas events, a ministry update with Bishop Joensen, and a year-in-review look at Vatican technology stories.
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Show Notes
Today on the Catholic Morning Show:
Fr. Chris Reising — Fourth Sunday of Advent Gospel Reflection
Fr. Chris Reising opens the show with a reflection on the Sunday Gospel for the Fourth Sunday of Advent, inviting listeners to slow down, listen, and prepare their hearts to receive Christ in His birth.
Abby Henderson — Communications Director, Our Lady’s Immaculate Heart, Ankeny
Abby Henderson joins the show to share details about Our Lady’s Immaculate Heart’s Live Nativity happening this evening, as well as the upcoming Christmas Carol Festival on December 21st. She discusses how these events invite the community to encounter the beauty and joy of the Christmas season.
More information:
https://www.olih.org/news-articles/512-live-nativity-display-december-19
Renée Roden — Vatican Tech Stories: Year in Review
Journalist Renée Roden returns for her monthly segment to look back at the most compelling Vatican technology stories of the year. She reflects on how technology, media, and communication continue to shape the Church’s global presence.
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