We’re told in Scripture that Jesus came so that we might have life in abundance. That means, of course, a robust relationship with Him. It should also mean being passionate about things in the world around us. These can include a favorite sports team, a hobby, working hard so that you can afford a nice vacation, and so on. There may be nothing inherently wrong with countless things we pursue. But, over time, as we grow older and mature in our walk with the Lord, our interests, passions and priorities can change. Where once we may have been fanatical about this or that sports team, we come to realize that whether they win or lose their next game is really not that big a deal. The same can be said of many other things. They can become obstacles to our growing in holiness if they take on idol-like status in our lives. Is there something in your life that used to take up a lot of your time and attention, that you now may still have an interest in, but not at the level you did before? Share your take on this as we broadcast again live from the 19th annual EWTN Catholic Radio Conference!

If we’re not constantly examining our spiritual lives, and making corrections along the way, we may easily fall into laxity or, worse, lose our faith. Sometimes, we recognize this on our own. Other times, God will impose upon us the necessary course corrections, in order to keep us from falling away from Him. Has there been a time or an experience in your life that indicated you needed to make significant changes in your behavior and your relationship with God? What about minor changes? How have you matured in your Christian faith from the time you first believed until today? Share with us by calling, 1-833-288-3986.

EWTN Spiritual Communion Prayer

We all pray for many things every day. Sometimes, we see God answering our prayers, but upon reflection we notice that He answered them in ways different than we had intended. For example, we may ask God to help us love Him more. He may take us through a season of intense suffering or purification in order to achieve that end, when we were thinking that maybe He would just will that our hearts loved Him more. If we experience this often enough in life, can it lead us to feel that we need to be extremely specific or precise when we pray for something? Remember, the Bible tells us that for God one day is like a thousand years. So, if we pray for something “tomorrow,” should we add the month, day and year to our prayer to make sure God knows what we’re asking for? This could make for an interesting conversation.

This topic was suggested by a listener.  Let’s face it.  We are all going to get old and eventually die.  The grey hairs start coming in and wrinkles too.  The bones ache and muscles are sore.  We cannot do the things we once loved to do.  Growing old can make us cranky or we can be joyful in the process.  Where are you with aging gracefully?  Let’s talk about how we can embrace the stages of life and do so in a dignified manner.  Call us on Monday with your “take” on this topic.  1-833-288-3986.

On Friday, call with those special and beautiful prayer intentions that are on your heart. Yours could be a prayer of thanksgiving for God’s blessings in your life. Perhaps you know someone who is away from the faith. You may be asking the Lord for a healing, a new job, for a deeper prayer life, you name it. We’ll gather all of your prayer intentions – those that get on the air, and those that don’t – and will offer them all to our loving and gracious God at the end of the program and beyond. Be sure to call early, because this is one of our most popular shows!

Obviously, we don’t canonize living people. Sometimes we will say that so-and-so is a “real saint.” But our goal in this life is indeed to become saints in the next life. Who do you know that exhibits a manner of living that shows a true attempt to grow in virtue and holiness – the very things that make certain people canonizable at their deaths? Again, this is not an exercise in canonizing anyone while they’re still living. Just a conversation where you get to share who it is in your life that models heroic virtue in a very real way. Join us and let’s talk about this on Thursday!

Wednesday is Halloween to the world, and All Hollows Eve for the Church. To the former, it’s a time of revelry, giving candy and often engaging in spiritual activities that can be quite dangerous. To the latter, it is the evening before we commemorate the lives and examples of all the great saints who have gone before us. This time of year brings out the best and the worst in many of us. Of course, it’s not the only time of the year when spiritual dangers present themselves to us. They are always working to throw us off our walk with Jesus. Adam Blai, a religious demonologist will join Jerry and Debbie and field your questions about the spiritual realm and what we can do to avoid dangers and fortify ourselves for battle.

Many times in life we can be burned by someone at work, home or sadly in the church.  We then say, this will never happen to me again.  We walk away from that person or even from the church, promising never to return.  Never say never is the saying that seems to ring true so many times in our lives.  Have you been in a place in your life with someone or something, where you thought this is it, never again will I feel this way, only to realize you were back with a whole new understanding and relationship? Interesting discussion and one that worthy of having on Tuesday’s show.  Call us at, 1-833-288-3986.

Kind, loving, outgoing, funny, easy to talk to?  These are just some traits that folks look up to and wish they could easily possess.  What personality trait do you wish you had? As long as you are still alive, there is always a chance to learn and cultivate a desired personality trait.  If you find that you talk more than listen, maybe you could practice with friends on how to be a good listener. Or possibly it is just the opposite, you may need to put yourself out there more. So then a public speaking group may be just the right answer. Many life exercises can be performed to enhance a personality trait.  You just have to be willing to learn and step out of your comfort zone in order to experience phenomenal growth. Call us on Monday and share your thoughts on this topic.    (1-833-288-EWTN)

This monthly show we do called, Unscripted is very popular, because it is your chance to discuss virtually anything that is on your mind and heart.  You can address past shows and topics.  You are welcome to suggest future subjects for us to put on the show calendar.  We love when our listeners come up with shows that are meaningful to them. Maybe you just have something you want to discuss and nowhere to bring it up.  Well, that is what Unscripted is for.  So don’t miss your chance to share.  Call in early, 1-833-288-3986.