From the moment we’re born, we are learning new things. Our entire lives are filled with taking in fresh information, discovering new ways of doing things, and becoming the best version of ourselves. Some learn better by being shown how to do something (visual). Others grow in their understanding by reading how to do things (reading). Still others tend to learn better by being told about something (audible). On Friday, share which method of learning has served you best during your lifetime.

There’s only one way out of this world, and that’s death. We’re all going to experience it someday. Which means our family, friends, loved ones – the rest of the world – will be left to remember us in their own unique way. We don’t have to worry about leaving a “legacy.” What matters most is hearing the Lord say, “Well done, good and faithful servant.” But we all will want to be remembered fondly, for having done good to others, for having left the world a little better for having inhabited it. With that in mind, if you could anticipate what someone would say in your eulogy, what would it be? Thats what we’ll talk about on Thursday’s show.

It’s so happy and innocent when parents send their sons and daughters off to college, and the first time they return for a break, so much about them has changed. They have begun questioning things, they’re cynical, they’re not sure they’re Catholic anymore, they’ve gotten involved in drinking parties and sexual promiscuity. The list could go on and on. On Tuesday, call us if this has – or hasn’t – happened to your precious child. Either way, you will have a ton of information and inspiration to offer parents who will be facing this scenario very soon.

Veiling of statues and images during Lent – https://www.ewtn.com/library/Liturgy/ZLITUR72.HTM

We each have one. It’s called our “comfort zone.” Here’s how Miriam-Webster defines that:

How well do you sleep at night? Or do you work nights and sleep during the day? Either way, restful sleep is important to the proper functioning of our lives. Many people are asleep before their heads hit their pillows, while some take a long time to fall asleep. Some can sleep for long stretches at a time, while others of us wake up several times during the night. What do you consider a good night’s sleep? What do you do when you lie in bed awake and are unable to sleep? Are you a person who only needs a short amount of sleep to be energetic? Let’s talk about this on Wednesday’s show.

Below are some prayers a listener sent in that help her sleep better and more soundly.

On Monday, Jerry and Debbie will welcome your takes on April Fool’s jokes gone bad. We hope and pray that you never attempted to pull one off that injured anyone else. We’re talking about the fun sorts of jokes that we sometimes think will be funny, but turn out very different than planned. Get on board with this discussion on Monday.

Life can get overwhelming at times. Lists and things to do are piling up. You can feel as though nothing fully gets accomplished. How do you avoid the feelings of getting overwhelmed? Some use a healthy dose of humor to get through life. Others ask people to take on some of their burden. Still others turn to substances to manage life when it gets overwhelming. Do you often feel like life is throwing too much at you? Share your take on Thursday’s show.

On Wednesday, Jerry and Debbie will be looking for calls from our non-Catholic friends. Share with us why you listen to Take 2 With Jerry and Debbie, and/or other shows on EWTN Radio. Is it to find out what Catholics believe and practice? To seek ammunition to argue against the Catholic faith? Perhaps you’re investigating Catholicism to possibly enter the Catholic Church. Let’s have a friendly conversation, and, as always, we’ll all learn some important things.

It’s a little over two weeks into Lent. On Friday, call and share with Jerry and Debbie how it’s going for you. Have you maintained your chosen disciplines? Have you switched things up a bit? Are you sensing the Holy Spirit working in your life? Are you making more time for silence and prayer? Let’s talk about this and inspire and encourage one another!