We’ve all surely known someone who has died. A spouse. A family member. A friend or neighbor. A fellow Church-goer. Maybe a complete stranger. There are those rare but beautiful instances when God allows us to play a significant role in a person’s final days or moments on earth, and, God-willing, aid them in attaining eternal life. Have you been in such a situation before? What part did you play in the dying person’s journey? Were you a caregiver? Did you help facilitate their conversion prior to dying? Perhaps you were the one who stepped up to be the “angel” someone needed when no one else would do it. As the Bible says, “God wills that all men be saved and come to the knowledge of the truth.” But often he needs our assistance to make sure that happens. If you’ve experienced this, call and tell the world about it on Thursday.

RESOURCES:: Apostolic Pardon Brings Total Forgiveness Before Death

One of the trickiest of all Scriptural mandates is the one that admonishes us not to judge others. It is often thrown in the faces of Christians who simply seek to distinguish between right and wrong actions. The Biblical exhortation would seem to refer, rather, to making an ultimate judgment with regard to another person’s eternal destiny. Or, does it mean that we should put up and shut up when it comes to anything and everything other people do? How do you ensure that you are carefully judging actions, and not the individuals who perform them? Share your take on this Wednesday.

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As Christians, we know the importance of living a moral, godly life. It requires us to be always striving to be more like Jesus. But, as humans, we are weak and prone to making mistakes along the way. Some people are able to view all of this with peace, even laughing at their shortcomings. This is not to imply that sin is a laughing matter. But we can fall into the trap of perfectionism, to the point where even the basic fact of our fallen nature becomes an unbearable burden for us. God understands that we are going to stumble and fall along the journey of life. While you work at becoming holy, are you able to accept – and even laugh at – the mistakes you have made and the lessons you have learned from them?

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On Monday, call and share your heartfelt prayer intentions with Jerry and Debbie and the entire world. It’s your latest opportunity to get as much prayer support as possible for the people and things that are important to you.

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It’s often noted that the only real way to become humble is to experience humiliation. But that’s something we all try our hardest to avoid. It’s not comfortable. It makes us look bad (or so we think). It’s often painful to endure. But, yes, it’s the surest road to achieving authentic humility. Many of the desert fathers understood this so well that they said a day without being humiliated was a day wasted. How have you handled those times in life when you’ve been brought to your knees and humbled by embarrassments or failures? Have those moments helped you grow spiritually? Share your take on this subject Monday.

There is so much to say about Padre Pio. He was an amazing Capuchin friar, priest, mystic and stigmatist. He was known for his life-changing confessions, and also for his incredible love for the Rosary.  His feast day is Sunday, so on Friday let’s share our thoughts about Padre Pio, so that everyone may gain a greater knowledge and appreciation for this great saint.

https://www.ewtn.com/padrepio/man/biography.htm

For books on St. Pio click here first.

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Many times we are confused about certain doctrines of the church. We may discuss concepts with others, or even try and search for answers on the Internet. But did you know that if you look in the Catechism of the Catholic Church, not only will you find a proper answer, but you will learn additional information that can help you understand better and also begin to embrace the teaching more fully. On Thursday, join Jerry and Debbie for a conversation about the Catechism, and call to share how you turn to it in order to better learn, love and share our beautiful faith!

RESOURCES:  FAQ about the Catechism of the Catholic Church

Catechism of the Catholic Church

On Wednesday, Chris Faddis joins Jerry and Debbie. He is a co-founder of Solidarity HealthShare, one of a number of rapidly-growing alternatives to traditional health insurance coverage. Chris will share how the organization started, how it has grown and what it has done for the over 5,000 people who currently participate in it. There is such a need to support one another, especially when it revolves around taking care of the physical body.  Chris will share about his late wife’s journey with cancer, and the cost of medical treatment.

We are instructed to abstain from meat on Ash Wednesday and the Fridays of Lent. But more and more Catholics are choosing to continue this practice throughout the year, especially now with the various crises and attacks facing the Church. The U.S. Bishops lifted this discipline for the rest of the year, yet Fridays are still a day of penance and we should observe that in a meaningful way. If you adhere to the practice of abstaining from meat every Friday throughout the year, please call in and share how it has enhanced your spiritual life. If you are interested in adopting this penitential observance, please share that as well.

Good article in The National Catholic Register by Deacon Steven Greydanus.

When you say the word “Congratulations!” to others, is it just an obligatory sentiment to send, or do you genuinely mean it? Are you deeply happy for others when you see them succeed in life, have good health, great relationships or good fortune? Your responses will reveal quite a bit about how you view yourself. Let’s talk about this on Thursday’s show!