That’s often another way of saying, “I know there’s something to this ‘God’ thing, but I have no interest in complying with the oppressive rules of any official Church or religious organization.” Or can it mean other things? Does this describe you? Someone you know and love? Wednesday on the program we will look at this phrase and try to unpack what it means when people utter it. Your takes drive the show, so be sure you tune in and call in!
Yes! That is me (Debbie) and Marty over 5 years ago just after we became husband and wife! This is not our first marriage, but God-willing, it will be our last… After journeying through the amazing Catholic Annulment process, we have a whole new outlook on marriage and our future. Do you? Call us with your “take” on second marriages. We want to hear what works and what are the definite hurdles we must overcome going into a second marriage…Dial in early at 1-800-585-9396, you will be placed on hold and can listen to the show LIVE so you won’t miss a thing! Can’t wait for this lively discussion tomorrow about remarriage in the Church…
Great websites to bookmark for future reference are:
http://www.foryourmarriage.org
http://www.catholicsdivorce.com
Men and women who serve in the military don’t leave their faith behind at home when they enlist. In fact, as the saying goes, “There are no atheists in foxholes.” Military personnel are often the most faithful, prayerful and trusting in God’s grace and protection. The Church is diligently attentive to their spiritual needs through the ministry of our chaplains. One of them, Fr. Martin King, will be our guest on Tuesday as we talk about “Faith in Foxholes.” We look forward to your takes on the spiritual needs of our military personnel, and how the Church meets those needs on a daily basis!
TODAY’S SHORT TAKE (3 min) :
…the more they stay the same. From the time of Christ, Christians have been persecuted. Some people hate the truth. They hate those who represent the truth. And the underworld (i.e. Satan and his demons) hates the truth with a voracious passion. In our day, conflicts are erupting all over the world. It seems to us that wherever that happens, Christians are being tormented, persecuted, driven out, and even martyred for their faith. On Monday, we’ll take up this topic – with the usual help of your takes. Join us for “Christians In the Crosshairs.”
1 You who live in the shelter of the Most High,
who abide in the shadow of the Almighty,
2 will say to the Lord, “My refuge and my fortress;
my God, in whom I trust.”
3 For he will deliver you from the snare of the fowler
and from the deadly pestilence;
4 he will cover you with his pinions,
and under his wings you will find refuge;
his faithfulness is a shield and buckler.
5 You will not fear the terror of the night,
or the arrow that flies by day,
6 or the pestilence that stalks in darkness,
or the destruction that wastes at noonday.
7 A thousand may fall at your side,
ten thousand at your right hand,
but it will not come near you.
8 You will only look with your eyes
and see the punishment of the wicked.
9 Because you have made the Lord your refuge,
the Most High your dwelling place,
10 no evil shall befall you,
no scourge come near your tent.
11 For he will command his angels concerning you
to guard you in all your ways.
12 On their hands they will bear you up,
so that you will not dash your foot against a stone.
13 You will tread on the lion and the adder,
the young lion and the serpent you will trample under foot.
14 Those who love me, I will deliver;
I will protect those who know my name.
15 When they call to me, I will answer them;
I will be with them in trouble,
I will rescue them and honor them.
16 With long life I will satisfy them,
and show them my salvation.
St. Padre Pio “The angels around the altar adore and love.”
Prayer to St. Michael the Archangel
Saint Michael the Archangel,
defend us in battle.
Be our protection against the wickedness and snares of the devil.
May God rebuke him, we humbly pray;
and do Thou, O Prince of the Heavenly Host –
by the Divine Power of God –
cast into hell, satan and all the evil spirits,
who roam throughout the world seeking the ruin of souls. Amen.
Friday’s show is dedicated to the Angels. Join us as we show our gratitude to God by celebrating the gift of the Angels! Share your stories about your Guardian Angel so that we can all learn and appreciate their presence in our lives!
RESOURCES:
Buy book mentioned on TAKE 2 on http://www.ewtnrc.com
How much do you think is spent globally each year on advertising? According to emarketer.com, that amount is well over half a trillion dollars. That’s a lot of money. Of course, since money is so often spent where it will generate more money, corporations would not spend nearly that much if it weren’t having an impact.
You might say, “Well, I’m not swayed by advertising. I buy what I want, and avoid doing business with those companies I don’t want to patronize.” However, whether we like it or not, we are all influenced by advertising, so much of which uses immoral means to try to persuade us to buy certain products.
On Thursday, we’ll discuss this very important subject. And we’ll look forward to your takes on the power and influence of advertising. Don’t miss it!
Here’s one definition of forgiveness:
In the Christian life, this is so very important. The Lord’s prayer is a strong reminder that we will be forgiven to the degree we forgive those who have offended us. We can speak from personal experience that to forgive others – especially those who have seriously wronged you – from your heart is like receiving a blood transfusion. Forgiveness = Life.
Do you want the fullest life possible? Ask Jesus to help you forgive everyone who has hurt you. And be sure to share your take on forgiving and forgetting on Wednesday’s show!
Be sure you’re with us on Tuesday as we air your takes on how God has moved in your life to bring healing. Whether it was a physical healing, freeing you from an addiction, removing emotional obstacles to receiving His love, your contributions to the show will absolutely help bring hope to those who believe God could never heal them. Looking forward to it!
Life is busy. Very busy. One of the last things to occur to us to do is perhaps one of the most important things we can do periodically – get away from it all. How many times did Jesus get away from the crowds, and even his own disciples, to spend time in prayer with God the Father? Not only is life busy, but it’s loaded with critical decisions we have to make. Being grounded in prayer, especially taking a few days or longer to “listen” to the voice of God, makes navigating the waters of life easier. On Monday, our guest will be Steve Ray. He and his wife Janet lead many groups each year to the Holy Land and elsewhere, on pilgrimages and retreats that are not just refreshing, they’re often life-changing. And Steve and Janet will be the guides for the first Vocation Boom pilgrimage to the Holy Land this December. Jerry and Debbie will both be on the trip, and they’d love to have you join them – http://www.vocationboom.com/pilgrimage/.
Steve Ray:
Resources:
Take a pilgrimage to EWTN:
On Friday, we’ll talk about the best and the worst of movies. They’re a huge part of our lives. But they aren’t always healthy for us spiritually. Many movies are quite sound and entertaining. Steven Greydanus, one of the top movie critics in the Church, will field your questions and takes on movies with us. Don’t miss it!
Take 2 with Jerry & Debbie 