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Nick, Bailey, and Julie tackle the heavy topic of medically assisted suicide. The casual treatment of death as an easy way out is becoming more and more of a problem.  https://www.lifenews.com/2026/05/26/canadian-doctor-met-a-man-at-a-coffee-shop-euthanized-him-two-hours-later/   https://www.lifenews.com/2026/05/27/canada-has-euthanized-almost-100000-people-2/   https://www.lifesitenews.com/news/d...

A Prayer Before Making the Sign of the Cross © Julie Carrick 2026   In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.   Heavenly Father, as I touch my forehead, fill my mind with Your truth and wisdom. Guard my thoughts from all that leads me away from You. Help me to remember that I am Your beloved child, created in Your image and called to walk in Your ways. May every thou...

Debbie and Cy pull the inside file on phonics, reading scores, literacy rates, and how to live in the peace of Christ.  https://apnews.com/article/reading-math-test-scores-education-scorecard-7fa4111ad0de934f664ebb984e830d13   ~~~ Morning Joy, Where Truth Matters Hosted by Nick De La Torre Weekdays starting at 6am Central From the Guadalupe Radio Network www. GRNonline.com/Joy Also heard on:  Cath...

Fr. James Brent joins Nick De La Torre to talk about the extraordinary destiny that those in Christ have to live in the blessed loving dance of the Trinity.  The Father's House: Discovering Our Home in the Trinity , by Fr. James Dominic Brent, O.P. ~~~ Morning Joy, Where Truth Matters Hosted by Nick De La Torre Weekdays starting at 6am Central From the Guadalupe Radio Network www. GRNonline.com/Jo...

With the beatification of Ven. Archbishop Fulton Sheen coming up very soon, Allan Smith relates to us the circumstances of Fulton Sheen's life and how God took a boy from Illinois and formed him into an influential and holy priest.  www. BishopSheenToday.com   ~~~ Morning Joy, Where Truth Matters Hosted by Nick De La Torre Weekdays starting at 6am Central From the Guadalupe Radio Network www. GRNo...

A diocese in Florida is using its resources to provide affordable housing to seniors in danger of homelessness.  https://www.ewtnnews.com/world/us/florida-diocese-set-to-debut-trinity-village-housing-for-seniors   ~~~ Morning Joy, Where Truth Matters Hosted by Nick De La Torre Weekdays starting at 6am Central From the Guadalupe Radio Network www. GRNonline.com/Joy Also heard on:  Catholic Spirit R...

Nick examines everyone's first reactions to Pope Leo XIV's first encyclical. You can download the full text in English here: https://www.ewtnnews.com/vatican/full-text-of-magnifica-humanitas-read-pope-leo-xiv-s-first-encyclical   ~~~ Morning Joy, Where Truth Matters Hosted by Nick De La Torre Weekdays starting at 6am Central From the Guadalupe Radio Network www. GRNonline.com/Joy Also heard on:  C...

Accomplished musical conductor, Matthieu Du Motier, talks with Nick about how Sacred Music can help bring balance and wellness to our lives.  Lafayette Musicians - https://www.lafayettemusicians.org/    ~~~ Morning Joy, Where Truth Matters Hosted by Nick De La Torre Weekdays starting at 6am Central From the Guadalupe Radio Network www. GRNonline.com/Joy Also heard on:  Catholic Spirit Radio - http...

Debbie Georgianni and Cy Kellett are pulling The Inside File on wellness. Is it possible to focus too much on wellness? Has modern humanity made wellness a new religion?  https://thecatholicherald.com/article/have-we-made-wellness-a-new-religion   ~~~ Morning Joy, Where Truth Matters Hosted by Nick De La Torre Weekdays starting at 6am Central From the Guadalupe Radio Network www. GRNonline.com/Joy...

Nick De La Torre talks with the President of St. Paul Street Evangelization, Adam Janke, about how to win souls with joy.  https://streetevangelization.com/ ~~~ Morning Joy, Where Truth Matters Hosted by Nick De La Torre Weekdays starting at 6am Central From the Guadalupe Radio Network www. GRNonline.com/Joy Also heard on:  Catholic Spirit Radio - https://www.catholicspiritradio.com   Our Lady of...

God is a burst of joy! Fr. Sam explains. ~~~ Morning Joy, Where Truth Matters Hosted by Nick De La Torre Weekdays starting at 6am Central From the Guadalupe Radio Network www. GRNonline.com/Joy Also heard on:  Catholic Spirit Radio - https://www.catholicspiritradio.com   Our Lady of Good Success Radio Network - https://kcrd-fm.org  

Debbie Georgianni and Cy Kellett are pulling The Inside File on two religious sisters who are trying to reach troubled Catholics before they leave the church.  Two Nuns Are on a Mission to Reach Catholics Jolted by Abuse Scandals - Maggie Phillips - The Dispatch ~~~ Morning Joy, Where Truth Matters Hosted by Nick De La Torre Weekdays starting at 6am Central From the Guadalupe Radio Network www. GR...

Steve Ray describes in exquisite detail the names, fins, size, taste, taxonomy, and names of the fish in the Sea of Galilee that Peter caught, and that you can eat today.  www. CatholicConvert.com   Morning Joy, Where Truth Matters Hosted by Nick De La Torre Weekdays starting at 6am Central From the Guadalupe Radio Network www. GRNonline.com/Joy Also heard on:  Catholic Spirit Radio - https://www....

Monsignor Charles Pope reflects on the similarities between the soldier who lays down his life and Christ, who laid down His life.  https://blog.adw.org/2021/05/remember-on-memorial-day/   Morning Joy, Where Truth Matters Hosted by Nick De La Torre Weekdays starting at 6am Central From the Guadalupe Radio Network www. GRNonline.com/Joy Also heard on:  Catholic Spirit Radio - https://www.catholicsp...

The answer is NO! America is not done with God because God is not done with America. Debbie and Cy pull the inside file on America's 250th anniversary, looking back at the good and the bad, the Church and the Pilgrims, and how we should honor the country that has formed us, in spite of its flaws.  Inside File - https://www.realclearreligion.org/articles/2026/05/22/god_is_not_done_with_america__and...

Nick and Bailey discuss the new EWTN program "Fork in the Road" and the incredible advantages that homeschooling provides. Fork in the Road: https://www.ewtnnews.com/world/us/ewtn-launches-new-family-travel-series-fork-in-the-road     Homeschooling: https://nheri.org/research-facts-on-homeschooling/   Start your day with truth and joy! Join Morning Joy live from 6-8am Central at GRNonline.com and...

Debbie and Cy pull the inside file on audio storytelling. It turns out that video has a way of putting our brains to sleep while audio narrative has a way to waking our brains up. So listening to stories is crucial to igniting the imagination of our children.  https://www.denvercatholic.org/storytelling-without-screentime-how-audio-dramas-are-reclaiming-the-imagination-of-children   Start your day...

When the Paraclete descended on the disciples on Pentecost, there was at least one person in that upper room who was already very familiar with him. Who was she and what might she have been thinking? Julie Carrick explores this unique relationship with us.  www. CarrickMinistries.org   Start your day with truth and joy! Join Morning Joy live from 6-8am Central at GRNonline.com and on YouTube @GRNo...

With the beatification of Ven. Archbishop Fulton Sheen approaching in September, we are blessed to have someone from the inner circle of the Sheen society with us to share about his teaching and how you can get tickets to attend this historic event. www. BishopSheenToday.com   Pre-Order the Book Start your day with truth and joy! Join Morning Joy live from 6-8am Central at GRNonline.com and on You...

What the Holy Family can teach us about reverence www. BishopSheenToday.com   Start your day with truth and joy! Join Morning Joy live from 6-8am Central at GRNonline.com and on YouTube @GRNonline .   

Debbie and Cy pull the inside file on applause during Mass. When is it appropriate? When is it horrific? What have the popes said about it? Find out.  https://www.churchpop.com/applause-at-mass-popes-what-church-says/   Start your day with truth and joy! Join Morning Joy live from 6-8am Central at GRNonline.com and on YouTube @GRNonline .

Rebecca Even shares the language flowers speak about the Blessed Virgin Mary. She researched the history of Mary Gardens in the American colonies, why they died out, and how we can bring them back to enrich our contemplation of Mary's virtues. Each flower has a different meaning.  www. MaryGardens.com   www. RebeccaEven.com   Start your day with truth and joy! Join Morning Joy live from 6-8am Cent...

Steffani Aquila is bringing the liturgy from your Sunday to your Wednesday, and every other day as well. Living a balanced liturgical rhythm will bring your mind, body, and spirit into harmony.  www. HisGirlSunday.com   Start your day with truth and joy! Join Morning Joy live from 6-8am Central at GRNonline.com and on YouTube @GRNonline .  

Debbie Georgianni and Cy Kellett pull The Inside File on a woman from Oxnard, California who decided to join the Catholic church. What's remarkable is that she's 98 years old.   https://angelusnews.com/local/la-catholics/virgina-eidson-la-catholic/   Start your day with truth and joy! Join Morning Joy live from 6-8am Central at GRNonline.com and on YouTube @GRNonline .  

Dr. Marcus Peter joins Nick De La Torre to discuss evangelism and how God completes his work of grace inside all of us.  Book - https://www.catholic.com/news/not-finished-yet-when-you-feel-stuck-god-is-still-at-work   Bio - https://www.marcusbpeter.com/about   Start your day with truth and joy! Join Morning Joy live from 6-8am Central at GRNonline.com and on YouTube @GRNonline .