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.

In this segment from the Son Rise Morning Show on Sacred Heart Radio, Fr. Frank Donio, S.A.C. discusses vocations awareness week, focusing on the priesthood, diaconate, and consecrated life. We are called to pray for vocations, but also to encourage those who are considering a vocation.

In this segment from the Son Rise Morning Show on Sacred Heart Radio, Fr. Frank Donio, S.A.C. discusses the role of ministers and ministries within the Catholic Church and the differences between them and apostolates.

In this segment from the Son Rise Morning Show on Sacred Heart Radio, Fr. Frank Donio, S.A.C. discusses the mission of the laity to be apostles by bringing the Faith into our daily lives and evangelize.

In this segment from the Son Rise Morning Show on Sacred Heart Radio, Fr. Frank Donio, S.A.C. continues the series on the life and spirituality of St. Vincent Pallotti, the founder of the Pallottines and speaks about the lasting legacy and impact of St. Vincent Pallotti’s work in today’s world.

In this segment from the Son Rise Morning Show on Sacred Heart Radio, Fr. Frank Donio, S.A.C. continues the series on the life and spirituality of St. Vincent Pallotti, the founder of the Pallottines and speaks about Pallotti’s mystical experiences in a unique way because he was so active in his apostleship.

In this segment from the Son Rise Morning Show on Sacred Heart Radio, Fr. Frank Donio, S.A.C. continues the series on the life and spirituality of St. Vincent Pallotti, the founder of the Pallottines and speaks about the charitable works of mercy that Pallotti emphasized in his lifetime and how all Catholics are called to engage in those works today.

In this segment from the Son Rise Morning Show on Sacred Heart Radio, Fr. Frank Donio, S.A.C. begins a series on the life and spirituality of St. Vincent Pallotti, the founder of the Pallottines.

In this segment from the Son Rise Morning Show on Sacred Heart Radio, Fr. Frank Donio, S.A.C. discusses the transition students, military, and young adults generally undertake at the beginning of a new semester or new job and the decisions regarding faith they may make.

In this segment from the Son Rise Morning Show on Sacred Heart Radio, Fr. Frank Donio, S.A.C. discusses the Pillar of Advocacy in Called to the Joy of Love. Advocacy in the public square seeks to advance the truths of the human person, of marriage, and of the family enlightened by faith, reason, and two-thousand years of human experience.

In this segment from the Son Rise Morning Show on Sacred Heart Radio, Fr. Frank Donio, S.A.C. discusses accompanying couples and families who experience complex or difficult situations: from addiction and violence to accompanying military families as in Called to the Joy of Love. The Church may not have the expertise in these issues, so it is important to refer families to professionals.

In this segment from the Son Rise Morning Show on Sacred Heart Radio, Fr. Frank Donio, S.A.C. discusses the need to accompany grandparents and the elderly as a vital link between generations as in Called to the Joy of Love. This is particularly relevant as the Feast of Sts. Joachim and Anne, the grandparents of Jesus, is on July 26th and the World Day for Grandparents and Elderly, established by Pope Francis, is the Fourth Sunday of July, this year it is on July 30th.

In this segment from the Son Rise Morning Show on Sacred Heart Radio, Fr. Frank Donio, S.A.C. discusses the need to accompany widows and widowers, especially those in our community and parish through their difficult time as in Called to the Joy of Love. The USCCB document Called to the Joy of Love is the national pastoral framework for marriage and family life ministry, which came out in 2021 and is inspired by Pope Francis’ 2016 encyclical Amoris Laetitia addressing the pastoral care of families, following the Synods on the Family in 2014 and 2015.

In this segment from the Son Rise Morning Show on Sacred Heart Radio, Fr. Frank Donio, S.A.C. discusses single adults in Called to the Joy of Love. The USCCB document Called to the Joy of Love is the national pastoral framework for marriage and family life ministry, which came out in 2021 and is inspired by Pope Francis’ 2016 encyclical Amoris Laetitia addressing the pastoral care of families, following the Synods on the Family in 2014 and 2015.

In this segment from the Son Rise Morning Show with Sacred Heart Radio, Fr. Frank Donio, S.A.C. discusses the importance of accompanying couples who experience infertility in Called to the Joy of Love and the possibility of adoption and foster care. The USCCB document Called to the Joy of Love is the national pastoral framework for marriage and family life ministry, which came out in 2021 and is inspired by Pope Francis’ 2016 encyclical Amoris Laetitia addressing the pastoral care of families, following the Synods on the Family in 2014 and 2015.