The Catholic Morning Show - Ash Wednesday - 02/18/2026
On this Ash Wednesday edition of The Catholic Morning Show, we begin the Lenten journey with powerful reflections on conversion, family faith formation, and Eucharistic life. Emily Jaminet joins us to discuss how devotion to the Sacred Heart can guide our prayer, fasting, and almsgiving throughout Lent, helping us truly “rend our hearts” and return to Christ. Then Katie Prejean McGrady shares insights from her new book First Communion and Beyond, offering practical encouragement for parents to lead their children into lifelong Eucharistic joy and deeper participation in the Mass. Start Lent strong with wisdom, encouragement, and concrete steps for growing closer to Jesus.
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Show Notes
Today’s Catholic Morning Show helps listeners enter Lent with purpose and hope.
Emily Jaminet reflects on Ash Wednesday and the Lenten call to conversion, explaining how devotion to the Sacred Heart of Jesus helps shape daily prayer, sacrifice, and acts of charity. She shares practical ways families can live Lent intentionally and open their hearts more fully to Christ.
Learn more about her work and Lenten reflections at:
https://welcomehisheart.com/
Katie Prejean McGrady discusses her newest book, First Communion and Beyond: A Family’s Guide to Eucharistic Joy, written with her husband Tommy. She explains why parents are the primary educators of faith, how families can make Mass the anchor of weekly life, and how small habits help children grow into lifelong disciples.
Find the book from Ave Maria Press or Catholic booksellers.
Start your Lenten journey with encouragement, formation, and practical Catholic wisdom.
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