As the saying goes, there are all types of people in the world. And they range across a wide spectrum of personalities. Some people are instantly friendly with anyone they meet. Others may be more cautious or guarded at first. On Wednesday, let’s talk about times when we’ve encountered someone for the first time, and they were super-friendly toward us. Are you OK with that? Or, are you the type who is a bit more formal, and who likes to get to know someone a bit before you’re comfortable with their bubbly personality? Call 833-288-3986 to join the conversation.

We never know when a total stranger is going to walk through the door of our church. When that happens, how “welcoming is your house of worship?” Of course, it should be a place that feels like “home” to everyone, including those who attend services regularly. Stories abound about parishes and other churches that are notorious for their warm greetings and hospitality. Unfortunately, the opposite is heard too often as well. On Tuesday, let’s talk about how welcoming your church is, and what we all can do to make ours a place where all feel welcome.

Have you ever imagined doing great things for this world?  Do you have dreams of curing cancer or eradicating poverty? Some of us are called to do these extraordinary things but most of us like Mother Teresa has said, are to do small things with great love. Call in Monday and share with the world what you dream about as a significant contribution to this world.  Announce your plans on the radio and it may just get you on the path to achieving it.  1-833-288-3986.

Gadgets have become so much a part of our lives. We take them with us and use them throughout our entire day. For some, this includes when they’re at Mass, in Confession or in other worship environments. It’s a great blessing to have apps on our phones that allow us to follow the daily Mass readings, prepare to make a good confession and improve our spiritual lives in countless other ways. Are you someone who utilizes technology in worship settings? Maybe you follow along at Mass on your phone instead of in the Missalette? Have you taken some sort of electronic device with you into the Confessional as a reminder of what you want to confess, how to prepare for Confession, say the appropriate prayers (like the Act of Contrition), etc.? It seems that every Church now announces at the beginning of Mass that we should turn off or silence our cell phones, so that they don’t become a distraction to others who are worshipping. What are your thoughts on making use of these amazing technological advances in the aforementioned ways? Call with your take on Tuesday.

The Take 2 Family is a praying family! We all should know that by now. Every day, we all are praying for listeners and members of the family who are in need. And, once a month we dedicate an entire show to letting you voice your personal intentions. On Monday, that’s what we’ll do. You can call them in, text them in, post on social media, e-mail us or post on the show’s website. At the end of the show, we save a few minutes to gather up all the important intentions and offer them collectively to the Lord.

We read a praise report about these two adorable twin girls who were born very prematurely, and spent months in the hospital. They just celebrated their first birthday and their baptism, thanks in part to the prayers of the Take 2 Family!

As Catholics, we are vehemently opposed to anything having to do with attempting to communicate with the dead. But that’s different from times when so many of us have experienced things that for the most part can only be explained by the intercession of a loved one who is with God. For example, on the day Jerry and his brother-in-law made funeral and burial arrangements for Jerry’s sister, Mary, on the way back to their home there was a perfect rainbow arching right over their house. Jerry had said to his brother-in-law earlier in the day, “Maybe we’ll see a rainbow today as a sign from Mush (her nickname).” Have you had experiences that caused you to believe that maybe, just maybe, someone in heaven was watching over you? Let’s talk about it on Friday.

Yes, that is correct.  We usually have the monthly Unscripted show on a Friday but because Debbie will be traveling to Houston for a conference, we are holding this popular show on Thursday.  So, please bring whatever is on your minds and or hearts to the table and we will talk about it.  You lead the discussion, because it is Unscripted. 1-833-288-3986.

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http://couragegulfcoast.wixsite.com/blog

https://couragerc.org/

The conversation continues… So many calls, and real life experiences.  Join us for Part 2 of Betrayed by sharing your story. 1-833-288-3986. Remember, we learn from you!

If we plan on interacting with people, then we should be aware of the possibility of being betrayed at some point in our lives.  People can and sadly will let us down.  It may be a friend in school, a colleague at work, a loved one or even a spouse.  Human beings can give into this inclination during a weak moment and seriously do damage to someone they care about.  Just look at the extreme example of what Judas did to Jesus, his dear friend and teacher.  Betrayal can come in so many ways but with the same result, a loss of trust and considerable pain. Have you ever been really hurt by someone you trusted and cared about?  Were you able to move past the hurt, to forgive and possibly forget? Or are you still stuck in the heartbreak? Some people go a lifetime of never getting over being badly betrayed. Let’s have a real, deep discussion on this and see if we can help others by our experiences.  1-833-288-3986.