If you have children, you know what a big deal it is to achieve certain milestones and moments in their lives. These are often chronicled in a variety of ways – photos, videos, inscriptions on a wall, a scrapbook, you name it. And they include a million different things, from taking their first steps, to receiving their First Holy Communion, from riding a bike without assistance, to catching that first big fish. On Monday, let’s celebrate the early accomplishments in the lives of your children. Call 833-288-3986 to join the conversation.

RESOURCES:
Melissa Villalobos’ story – https://cruxnow.com/church-in-the-usa/2019/07/03/chicago-womans-healing-is-miracle-in-cardinal-newmans-sainthood-cause/

54 Day Novena

Some folks gain pleasure in constantly giving, while others enjoy being a taker to feel satisfied.  Where would you place yourself?  Are you more of a giver or taker in this world?  Do you know real givers and have you experienced the takers?  Let’s talk about this and see how it relates to our Christianity.  Call us with your experience, 1-833-288-3986.

In a world where gadgets have taken over and people are moving at a fast pace, it is no wonder why the human body has a difficult time settling down and being quiet.  In fact, it has been reported that many folks struggle with silence.  Constant chatter or noise seems to be the new normal in this culture. So, if peace is what you are craving and cannot seem to find it in this loud world, may we suggest giving Adoration a try.  Being still with our Lord in the Blessed Sacrament can bring forth many graces and blessings that are spiritually life changing. In addition, Adoration boosts our physical well being, something we all desire. Let’s have a conversation on how Adoration is just the remedy we need to bring about real and everlasting peace.  Call us with your story, 1-833-288-3986.

We’re presenting more and more topics that you suggest to us. That’s the case on Wednesday, when we take up a suggestion by a listener named Jenny and talk about the fate of some of our rural parishes. We’ll let Jenny herself set up the topic:

I heard that you take show topic ideas? If so, I have one. There is an epidemic of small town, rural parishes that are financially solvent and pillars in the community that are closing because of the lack of priests. Dioceses across the midwest and northeast are particularly affected. My parish is one of those that are on the potential closure list. Whereas the bishops are doing what they feel they need to do, the concern is that since the rural parishes are smaller, they do not matter. It seems a numbers game rather than a souls game. Jesus tells us to go to the ends of the earth. That also means to the ends of the cornfields, too.

Jerry and Debbie rescheduled their topic on Monday to allow you to weigh in on the latest mass shootings in the United States. Not surprisingly, you had a lot to say. So much so, that we are doing part two of this important topic. As we mourn, pray and look for rays of hope, we look forward to hearing from you with your heartfelt thoughts on Tuesday.

It is a very healthy thing to have folks who are spiritually like minded that you can run things by or bounce things off of.  Most people do not take the time to form a Christian support system.  When a problem arises in life, then we are all quick to run to other Christians for help.  In this day and age when Christianity is under attack, it is of the utmost importance  to have a strong support system.  Tell us about yours or ask us how to cultivate one…by calling, 1-833-288-3986.

Parenting is hard. It doesn’t come with a how-to manual. Without God and faith, it’s hard enough. Do you strive to seek God’s help and His will in how you raise, train and discipline your children? Do you pray about what’s best for them? Do you pray with your spouse and turn to Scripture for advice on raising them? Do you make sure they receive their sacraments? Do you try to make sure they get the best possible religious instruction? How do you make God and our faith the center of your important task of child-raising? Share your take on this with Jerry and Debbie on Friday.

On Thursday, it’s our monthly show for you to call, text, e-mail or post on social media any prayer intentions you would like the world to pray for. We’ll get to as many of them as we can on the air, but even if we don’t get to yours, we will gather them all and offer a prayer for all of your intentions at the end of the show.

We always hear about the problems in marriage but when do we ever take the time and really show gratitude for our marriages.  Sacramental marriages should be cherished, celebrated and shared with a world that is in need.  On Wednesday’s Take 2 with Jerry and Debbie, please tell us what you LOVE about your marriage.  Debbie will share what she values the most in marriage. (attached photo is Marty and Debbie’s Wedding Day)

Share with the world the bright side of marriage by calling, 1-833-288-3986.

Suffering is a part of life. In fact, Our Lord Jesus Christ makes it clear that without suffering (“Take up your cross daily and follow me…”), we cannot be His disciples. The goal of discipleship is eternity in Heaven with Jesus. On Tuesday, Jerry and Debbie invite you to call with your take about someone you know and love who is suffering, and, perhaps, even dying. Would you take that individual’s place if somehow you could be given the opportunity? Maybe it’s your spouse, one of your children, a good friend, a neighbor, a co-worker or a fellow parishioner. This would be the ultimate sign of true love. Let’s all learn from each other.

LINK: http://www.ncregister.com/blog/pattyknap/arizona-womans-blindness-miraculously-cured-through-st.-charbel