September 23rd is the feast day of St. Padre Pio.  Take 2 with Jerry and Debbie will devote the entire show in honor of his special day.  We will talk about the extraordinary life of St. Pio of Pietrelcina, his many gifts and the impact he had on so many souls.  We want you to call in and share how this wonderful mystic has been active in your faith walk.  It is no secret that Debbie loves Padre Pio and she asks him to intercede for many intentions.  With your participation, this show should be both inspiring and enlightening.   Remember, you drive the conversation.  1-800-585-9396.

On Wednesday evening, EWTN debuted a docu-drama titled, “Wolf in Sheep’s Clothing.” It was about Saul Alinsky, a self-made radical and “community organizer.” His socialist influence took root in Chicago and has spread far and wide, to the point where many American politicians – and even some in the Church – have embraced and implemented his views. Fr. Mitch Pacwa joins Jerry and Debbie to unpack the views of this man and his far-flung influence. Don’t miss it!

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Previous generations of young people didn’t have their own nice cars, smartphones, life-like [and violent] video games, social media, etc. Times have changed. Have they changed for the better? Young people used to run around outside, build forts and tree houses, spend hours romping around the neighborhood and the countryside. Today, a great number of them are controlled by the things mentioned above. Is this good, bad or neutral for our youth? Call and share your take on Wednesday!

Jerry will be traveling to a Catholic radio pledge drive on Tuesday, so Debbie will be all by herself. Well, not completely alone. She’ll be joined by Jon Leonetti of Iowa Catholic Radio. They’ll talk about how we need to cultivate close relationships with the saints, who often become our “heroes.” The saints are not people who lived “a long time ago.” They are alive in Christ, just as we are. Thus, we can communicate with them and ask them to pray for us. Share your take on how you relate to the Church’s saints on Tuesday with Debbie and Jon Leonetti!

PRAYER TO ST. JUDE

Most holy Apostle, St. Jude, faithful servant and friend of Jesus, the Church honors and invokes you universally as the patron of hope.
Please intercede on my behalf. Make use of that particular privilege given to you to bring hope, comfort, and help where they are needed most.
Come to my assistance in this great need that I may receive the consolation and help of heaven as I work with my challenges, particularly (here make your request). I praise God with you and all the saints forever.
I promise, blessed St. Jude, to be ever mindful of this great favor, to always honor you as my special and powerful patron, and to gratefully encourage devotion to you.
Amen.

NOVENA TO ST. JUDE

We are NOT here by accident.  We are here for a reason and a purpose.  Rick Warren’s  The Purpose Driven Life is not a bestseller because it is entertaining.  It is exceedingly popular because people in general are seeking the true meaning of life.  Have you found your purpose and are you willing to share it with us?  If so, call in to 1-800-585-9396.  Share your story of growth and understanding with us.  What you impart to us, may serve us well with our quest to find the purpose of life.  Also, it is one thing to find the purpose, it is another to live on purpose.  Let’s explore this more on Monday’s Take 2 with Jerry and Debbie.     See you soon!

Not too long ago, the Catholic Church was respected by almost everyone, and even feared by those who would dare to push the cultural and moral envelope. Today, it’s a very different story. Have we as Catholic Christians been pushed to the margins of society? Does our culture or the world have any respect for the beliefs and opinions of Catholics anymore? Share your take with Jerry and Debbie on Friday at Noon ET.

Today is the Feast of Our Lady of Sorrows. It marks a day when we recall the events in the life of the Virgin Mary that “pierced her heart,” as Simeon foretold. Not even Jesus, the God-man, nor his sinless mother were exempt from pain and suffering. So, today, we ask you, our devoted listeners, what has been a sorrow in your life that you are either still struggling to move beyond, or have found peace in its aftermath? Share your take with Jerry and Debbie – and the world – beginning at Noon ET (with a reply at Midnight ET) on EWTN Radio.

We believe Catholic radio is one of the greatest things to happen to the Church in our lifetime. It’s part of the wider growth of Catholic media, which includes television, print publications, books, blogs and websites, and a lot more. But there’s something unique about Catholic radio among all of those other forms of media: it is more portable and accessible than the others. Jerry and Debbie have heard just about every Catholic radio “success story,” stories of changed lives and saved souls. But they haven’t heard your story yet. Call and share your take on Wednesday about how Catholic radio has impacted your life.

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Jerry and Debbie in action 🙂

Many of us spend the majority of our waking hours at work, outside of the house.  Our jobs sometimes become a “home away from home.”  Yet, so many workplaces are not welcoming or supportive of our Christianity.  In fact, some jobs can be downright oppressive especially in regards to our Faith.  If you are in a spiritually unhealthy work environment, share with us how you maintain your faith through it all.  Or maybe you have chosen to step away from such a destructive atmosphere and God showed you a better path to holiness.  Share with us your story by calling 1-800-585-9396

It’s a pretty universal experience for all grandparents. When their kids start having kids, it brings untold joys and blessings into their lives. Monday, let’s talk about some of them specifically. Have your grandchildren helped keep you from being lonely if you’re a widow or widower? Have they gotten you up off the couch to become more active again? Do you have opportunities again to teach precious little hearts about Jesus? Is it that you just love being able to “eat without doing the dishes” (meaning, enjoy all the fun with the grandkids, but not having to take them home, clean them up and put them to bed 🙂