Times have changed dramatically since the Internet entered our lives. Some people still find love the old-fashioned way – by meeting their spouse in Church, at work, or through an introduction by a family member or friend. In recent decades, however, online dating websites have proliferated. These include many reputable sites that emphasize a strong adherence to Catholic teachings and practices. Have you looked for a potential marital relationship online? Maybe you found the love of your life in cyberspace. Perhaps you’re of a mind that lifelong love should only be discovered and cultivated in a more traditional manner. Do you believe there are too many risks involved in seeking love or a relationship on a website? On Tuesday, let’s talk about “love at first site.”

It is often said that going to bed angry is not good for the body and soul. Many times we rush to get to sleep in order to avoid having to face contentious issues in the home or at work. We take these negative emotions to sleep with us, and maybe, just maybe, we get a good night’s rest. But most of the time, we find ourselves tossing and turning all night and therefore starting the next day sleep deprived. This is especially true with married couples who argue and decide to go to bed without resolving the issue. On Monday, let’s talk about the benefits of never going to bed angry.

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Remember, O most gracious Virgin Mary, that never was it known that anyone who fled to thy protection, implored thy help, or sought thine intercession was left unaided.

Inspired by this confidence, I fly unto thee, O Virgin of virgins, my mother; to thee do I come, before thee I stand, sinful and sorrowful. O Mother of the Word Incarnate, despise not my petitions, but in thy mercy hear and answer me.

Amen.

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When life throws us all sorts of curveballs, it’s good to have people we can count on for support. You know the type. They’re there for you through thick and thin, providing unconditional love, a listening ear and great advice. Often, the ones who are most apt to do this for us are God and our spouses. But here’s the deal: other than those two sources, whom do you most lean on as a sort of anchor in life? Let’s give a huge shout out to these great individuals, and share with the world just what makes them so reliable in our times of need. If you’re that person for someone else, tell us what it is about them that elicits such loyalty from you.

Right now during the season of Advent, we are remembering friends, family and ourselves. But are we remembering those who may need us the most? The sick, the needy, the homeless, the dying, the imprisoned? The Church calls each of us in his own way to reach out through the corporal works of mercy. How are we caring for the less fortunate and being Christ to them? Let’s have a discussion about this on Thursday.

Some of us feel that 2018 was great and others feel that 2018 needs to be history.  Where are you?  How was this year for you?  Did you move this year?  Start a new job?  Get married?  Have a child?  Or did you lose a job, end a marriage or maybe even buried a loved one?  Lots of events can and do happen in a year.  Let’s look at the last 11 months and remember we can always finish 2018 on a positive note.  Please call in and share your review of 2018.  Let’s see if we can learn something and also realize that we are journeying together in many ways when it comes to life in general. 1-833-288-3986.

We all evolve during our lives. That can mean that our circle of friends will change from time to time, depending on where we are in life, especially with regard to our relationship to God and the Church. Has there been a time when you made certain changes in your life, and one or more of the people you once considered “friends” decided they no longer wanted to associate with you? This can be a painful reality. But it can also free us up to become more like the people God wants us to be. If you’ve gone through this, and come out a better person, share your take that will help others who may be experiencing it right now.

This is your opportunity to leave your prayer intentions and requests with us for our monthly prayer show.  We believe in the power of prayer.  So please consider calling in, emailing us or posting on social media the people or things you want us to storm heaven for.  At the end of the broadcast, we will close by lifting up everyone’s prayer intentions.  Here is the number to call, 1-833-288-3986.

November’s Unscripted is here!  There is no set topic planned.  This is your chance to ask us almost anything.  Maybe you want to suggest future topics for 2019.  You can also revisit past shows and comment on them.  This particular show is very popular because it allows all of us to address things that are simply on our minds and hearts.  If you have something you want to ask or say, please plan on calling in early to the show.  1-833-288-3986.

Life is short. But it doesn’t always present itself that way. We can be lulled into thinking that we have all kinds of time remaining on earth. This is perhaps especially true when we’re younger and feel invincible. As life takes its twists and turns, there will inevitably be sentiments we hope to share with someone. These might be expressions of love and appreciation, moments of reconciliation, and more. Just about everyone will wake up one day and realize that the opportunity has passed. The one you had every intention of unburdening yourself to has died. While we believe that we are never truly separated from people we know who are deceased, we sometimes still carry with us the discomfort – or worse – of knowing that we should have said something important to them when there was still time. Has this happened to you? Your take on this topic will have a huge impact on those who don’t want to miss their golden opportunity, and possibly live to regret something that was left unsaid.

It’s a fact of life for so many people. Enduring pain in some part of your body on a daily basis is no fun. It can impact virtually every facet of your life, including family obligations, work duties, interest in and motivation for hobbies or interests, and many others. Perhaps you’ve searched high and low, far and wide for a solution to your chronic pain, without anything alleviating it or making it go away. Now, what do you do? We can embrace it, of course, and offer it for the glory of God and the salvation of souls. We should do that with any and all types of pain that we experience in life. But, for those who struggle with the same pain every day of their lives, it can become frustrating, debilitating, and even depressing, leading to all sorts of other health problems. Let’s unpack this difficult topic, and hear your takes on how you or someone you know manages to put their two feet on the ground for another day, when pain is the most familiar thing you have to look forward to.