Monica Pugh's Award-Winning Column on Prayer - 07/22/2026

The Catholic Morning Show

Monica Pugh, Director of Faith Formation at St. John the Apostle Parish in Norwalk and columnist for the Diocese of Des Moines' Catholic Mirror, joins The Catholic Morning Show to celebrate her honorable mention in the 2026 Catholic Media Awards. Monica opens up about the personal side of writing her "On Prayer" column, including this month's reflection on Saint Mary Magdalene, and why she leans into vulnerability when writing about faith. She and host Bo Bonner also discuss why supporting local Catholic media and journalism matters alongside national Catholic programming.

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Connecting Listeners to Christ. The Catholic Morning Show, a nationally known radio show conveys a message of lasting fulfillment in Jesus Christ. Through prayer, the Sacraments, family life, and the help of Mary and the saints, We want to cultivate an intimate relationship with Jesus, and help others do the same. Join the Catholic Morning Show weekdays at 7:00AM with Bo Bonner, Deacon Mark Campbell, and Ayden Pugh.