The Blessed Virgin Mary enjoys many feast days throughout the year, particularly in Advent. These feasts remind us of her role in salvation history, pointing us to Christ. Listen to Fr. Frank Donio, S.A.C share more in this segment of the Son Rise Morning Show on Sacred Heart Radio, about how we can look at the example of the Blessed Virgin Mary to help us abide in the hope of Christ. 

Listen to Fr. Frank Donio, S.A.C share more in this segment of the Son Rise Morning Show on Sacred Heart Radio, about how we can look towards the example of St. Joseph to help us understand trusting in God’s will. 

St. John the Baptist reminds us that we must continually convert all of our lives over to Christ and to repent. This Advent, we are given an opportunity to prepare for Christ’s coming at Christmas and his Second Coming. When we conform our lives to Christ, we receive a unique kind of hope, rooted in Christ, particularly in this Jubilee Year. Listen to Fr. Frank Donio, S.A.C share more in this segment of the Son Rise Morning Show on Sacred Heart Radio, about how we hope in Christ as we prepare for Christmas and more closely conform our lives to him. 

The Solemnity of Our Lord Jesus Christ, King of the Universe and the early part of Advent focus on the coming of Christ at the end of time. As Christians we hope for our salvation through Jesus Christ and in the Jubilee year it is most appropriate to place our hope in Christ. Listen to Fr. Frank Donio, S.A.C share more in this segment of the Son Rise Morning Show on Sacred Heart Radio, about how we hope in Christ as we prepare for his Second Coming to restore all righteousness.

In this segment from the Son Rise Morning Show on Sacred Heart Radio, Fr. Frank Donio, S.A.C. continues the series connecting Advent to the Eucharist and focuses on the connection between the Eucharist and Christ’s Second Coming at the end of time. 

In this segment from the Son Rise Morning Show on Sacred Heart Radio, Fr. Frank Donio, S.A.C. discusses the sending of the Holy Spirit and the sending of the apostles.

In this segment from the Son Rise Morning Show on Sacred Heart Radio, Fr. Frank Donio, S.A.C. the Upper Room, or Cenacle, and the formation in prayer the disciples undertook in this room.

In this segment from the Son Rise Morning Show on Sacred Heart Radio, Fr. Frank Donio, S.A.C.  begins a mini-series about the path from Easter to Pentecost. 

In this segment from the Son Rise Morning Show on Sacred Heart Radio, Fr. Frank Donio, S.A.C. discusses the joy of Easter and the peace we receive from Jesus Christ.

In this segment from the Son Rise Morning Show on Sacred Heart Radio, Fr. Frank Donio, S.A.C. discusses St. Vincent Pallotti’s view of sacrifice and how our lives are to be lived for Christ and for others.

In this segment from the Son Rise Morning Show on Sacred Heart Radio, Fr. Frank Donio, S.A.C. discusses St. Vincent Pallotti’s view of selflessness and cooperating with God’s grace to reform our lives.

In this segment from the Son Rise Morning Show on Sacred Heart Radio, Fr. Frank Donio, S.A.C. discusses St. Vincent Pallotti’s view of self-denial as a means of growing closer to God and the Saints.

In this segment from the Son Rise Morning Show on Sacred Heart Radio, Fr. Frank Donio, S.A.C. discusses St. Vincent Pallotti’s prioritization of solitude as a means of communicating with God and meditating on the mysteries of salvation.

In this segment from the Son Rise Morning Show on Sacred Heart Radio, Fr. Frank Donio, S.A.C. discusses Ordinary Time.

In this segment from the Son Rise Morning Show on Sacred Heart Radio, Fr. Frank Donio, S.A.C. discusses themes of Advent from St. Vincent Pallotti, specifically Hope in Christ.

In this segment from the Son Rise Morning Show on Sacred Heart Radio, Fr. Frank Donio, S.A.C. discusses themes of Advent from St. Vincent Pallotti, specifically true joy from the Lord.

In this segment from the Son Rise Morning Show on Sacred Heart Radio, Fr. Frank Donio, S.A.C. discusses themes of Advent from St. Vincent Pallotti, specifically prayer.

The time of Advent and Christmas can be a period of hope and love, but it can also be a period of loneliness, sadness, or even overwhelming for those in the middle of it. Paul Jarzembowski, author of Hope for the Holidays, discusses his book and ways to help minister to those who need the love of God shown to them during this prayerful and hopeful time.

In this segment from the Son Rise Morning Show on Sacred Heart Radio, Fr. Frank Donio, S.A.C. discusses themes of Advent from St. Vincent Pallotti, specifically silence.

In this segment from the Son Rise Morning Show on Sacred Heart Radio, Fr. Frank Donio, S.A.C. discusses Advent resources provided by the Catholic Apostolate Center.