Have you ever been traveling or visiting a certain area and all of a sudden realized that there is a chapel on-site? It may have happened to you in an airport, where you discovered that you could attend Mass while waiting for your next flight. Or maybe it was in a national park, a train or bus station, at a college or university or similar places. Did you take a moment to stop in and pray? Were you able to attend Mass? Share your take on this topic with Jerry and Debbie on Friday’s broadcast.
Divorce is a painful process filled with a range of detrimental emotions. On Thursday’s Take 2 with Jerry and Debbie, we will talk about this devastating reality that is breaking up so many couples. The Church recommends many resources and programs that help struggling couples before the final decision to divorce. Since Debbie has gone through a divorce, her personal journey can serve as a wake up call for couples. Maybe the stigma of divorce is what you are dealing with and by sharing your experience, you just may help another to grow in Christian charity. 1-800-585-9396.
RESOURCES:
Marriage Help Program For Couples – www.retrouvaille.org
For Your Marriage – www.foryourmarriage.org
People belong to the Catholic Church for any number of reasons. They’re born into the faith. They convert. They revert. They love the Eucharist. They love Our Lady. They fear going to hell. They married a Catholic. They believe it’s true. What would you say is the number one reason you claim membership in the Catholic Church? Share your take Wednesday with Jerry and Debbie at Noon ET on EWTN Radio.
On Tuesday, Jerry and Debbie invite you to call and share how you help others during the holiday season. It could be feeding the poor, assisting the homeless, going through your neighborhood singing Christmas carols, visiting shut-in’s and prison inmates or taking gifts to your parish for distribution to those in need. While we should put charity first at all times, Advent and the Christmas season bring out the best in most people. We look forward to hearing your take on “making spirits bright!”
Monday is the Feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe. To mark the occasion, Jerry and Debbie will be joined by Al Napleton, who is coordinating an international pro-life congress in Mexico City in 2018. Archbishop Jose Gomez of Los Angeles is already scheduled to be a keynote speaker. Al will join us to talk about Our Lady of Guadalupe, the gift of life and the congress that will be held in 2018.
On Friday, Jerry and Debbie present the next Unscripted show. It’s your opportunity to share a take on anything you wish, or ask them anything you want. Tune in and call in starting at Noon ET.
Mary, Undoer of Knots – www.maryundoerofknots.com
Every one of us goes through struggles in life. Yours may be loneliness, fear, insecurity, a relationship that isn’t working out, children who have left the faith. It’s easy to believe that we are alone in what we’re going through. The truth is, God is with us, and many others are going through identical difficulties. Let’s talk about this on Thursday. And, remember, your takes drive the show!
AUDIO ARCHIVE:
In the past, burning the United States flag has been a hot-button issue. More recently, we’ve seen high profile individuals such as professional football players refuse to stand during the playing of the national anthem. Some have said that the latter gesture is not meant to disrespect our country. Rather, it’s a sign of frustration over the treatment of a certain segment of our population by another segment of the population. How do you feel about these public displays? Should something like flag burning be protected under the banner of “freedom of speech?” Do you believe people like athletes who use their respective platforms to make social or political statements should be told to do so “on their own time?” This discussion could even include the myriad protests and demonstrations that were held during and after the recent presidential election. What has happened to civility and respect for America? Join the conversation with your take on Wednesday.
Several years ago, there was a big dust up surrounding the frustration voiced by people over being bothered by phone solicitors and telemarketers. Remember the so-called “Do Not Call List?” It seems that hasn’t had much impact on people no longer being bothered by solicitors. Do you still get interrupted at all hours – especially the least convenient ones – of the day by people trying to sell you something, get you to sign up for something, or, worst of all, automated calls telling you you’ve won some great prize? What do you do? Do you listen charitably? Do you hang up on them? Do you ask or tell them never to call you again? Some people even engage the person calling in long conversations, even turning the tables on them in terms of their time. Share you take with Jerry and Debbie and the world on Tuesday’s show.
Do you live in a region where there are four distinct seasons? Perhaps you don’t, but you still love the different seasons as they change. It’s often said that the spiritual life is a lot like our earthly lives. We see in both – as mirrored in the changing seasons – dying, rising, sunshine, darkness, storms, calm, etc. Let’s have a lively conversation about this on Monday. Call with your take – 800-585-9396. Or text Jerry and Debbie by sending the letters EWTN to 55000.
POEM ON SHOW:
I love the trees in the wintertime, when they stand bold against the sky
It almost seems like they’re waiting there for our Blessed Lord to pass by.
Take 2 with Jerry & Debbie 