As we approach the anniversary of 9/11, this is our opportunity to remember all the heroes.  From the brave victims, the first responders, the clergy, the hospital workers, the family members…so many people were “Christ” that fateful day.  A great reminder to us all, how faith plays a major role in times of crisis. Where were you when it happened? How did it shape or change your life? Have we as a nation retained any of the lessons from its aftermath? Share your take with Jerry and Debbie on Friday. They’ll be joined in the first segment of the show by an amazing lady whose husband – who was supposed to be somewhere else that day – lost his life in the World Trade Center attack.

Faith, hope and charity are the foundation of Christian moral behavior.  The three theological virtues are  given to us by God in order for us to act as appropriate children of God and ultimately merit eternal life.  Virtues are like habits.  They need to practiced in order to become permanent in our lives.  Thursday, on Take 2 with Jerry and Debbie, we will discuss, with your help, these virtues and how we can incorporate them into our daily lives.  This will be an important discussion because souls will be listening and absorbing what is being shared.  Don’t hold back and sit this one out.  Join in by calling, 1-800-585-9396.

As a listener to Catholic radio, you are likely aware of the fact that we believe Jesus Christ established one Church – the Catholic Church – in order to lead all people to salvation. For 1,500 years, there was tremendous unity within Christianity throughout the world. Today, people belong to thousands of different “churches.” On Wednesday, Jerry and Debbie want to talk with you if you have entertained the idea of becoming a Catholic, but for some reason just haven’t been able to make the move into the Catholic Church. It could be because of the way some Catholics live their faith half-heartedly. Perhaps it’s because of something you have read or heard about Catholicism. Maybe you did choose to enter the Catholic Church, but only after a lengthy struggle to get beyond a particular obstacle. Or you may be one of many who have felt the need to leave the Catholic Church for another Christian tradition – or for no faith at all. We’ll be talking real-life issues with your takes on Wednesday.

Everyone hopes to “succeed” at something in life. When we’re young, we have dreams of what our careers will be like, where we’ll live, what kind of home we’ll have, the person we’ll marry, etc. As those things start to fall into place, reality often sets in and things don’t always go exactly as we had planned. Parents often find themselves giving up or sacrificing certain things they would like to attain for the benefit of their children. Not taking a job in a far away town so you can be there as your kids grow up. Foregoing the time and cost of getting an advanced degree so you can put your children through Catholic school. Offering your precious spare time as a coach of your kids’ youth sports. Even dealing with a debilitating illness or injury. The list could go on and on. These things, although they are “sacrifices,” are also sources of blessings for parents, who want more than anything to see their children happy and successful. Join Jerry and Debbie on Tuesday and share what you have done to deny what you may have desired for the sake of your kids.

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On Monday, Jerry and Debbie welcome Donna Marie Cooper O’Boyle to the show. She had a long-standing friendship with Mother Teresa, who, by the time of Monday’s broadcast will officially be St. Teresa of Calcutta. Donna Marie’s latest book, The Kiss of Jesus, details how Mother Teresa and other saints helped her discover the beauty of the Cross. Join us for what promises to be an inspiring show!

Order Donna Marie’s book on Mother Teresa here.

It’s here!  It’s really here!  Our first Unscripted show.  You’re invited to call in and share anything on your heart.  You can ask questions of us, or even make suggestions for future shows, all within reason of course.  Don’t sit this one out, join in on the fun.  Unscripted should be fast-paced and entertaining.  Call us at 1-800-585-9396.

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For the longest time, the United States was one of the top providers in the world of quality and affordable health care. Is that still the case? How have people been impacted by Obamacare since it was signed into law in March 2010, and required everyone to have coverage by 2014. Have your premiums actually gone down? Can you even afford health insurance for yourself or your family? Do you believe that you still have ample choices? Share your experience with finding and receiving health care in the last few years. Tune in at Noon ET and share your take on EWTN Radio.

On Tuesday, Fr. Donald Calloway will join Jerry and Debbie to discuss his brand new book, Champions of the Rosary. It’s filled with inspiring stories of the power of the Rosary throughout its history, as well as many individuals who turned to the Rosary with great effect during challenges and trials. Tune in at Noon ET, with a reply at Midnight ET.

Order Fr. Calloway’s brand new book here:

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Perhaps the greatest mother-son faith story of all time – after that of Mary and Jesus, of course – is the account of how St. Monica’s prayers helped lead to the conversion and, ultimately, sainthood of her son, St. Augustine. Their feast days are Saturday and Sunday, respectively. So, on Monday, Jerry and Debbie will welcome your takes on the power of a mother’s prayers. Are you a mother who is praying for your children to return to the faith? Did your mother pour out her heart to God, such that He heard her prayers and brought you back? This will be a powerful episode of Take 2 With Jerry and Debbie at Noon ET on EWTN Radio.

Saints Monica and Augustine