There is such a fine line between talking about people objectively and gossiping about them. What can start out as an innocent, “Hey, have you heard from Joe and Sandy lately?” can turn into, “Yeah, and did you hear that Joe is cheating on her?” It doesn’t even have to be that dramatic. A lot of us will say about someone we know (and even love), “God bless him, but you do know that he got fired from his job because…” Many have alluded to the connection between gossip and the fifth commandment: Thou Shall Not Kill. As Pope Francis has pointed out – http://www.catholicnewsagency.com/news/gossip-is-poisonous-insists-pope/ – even our words can “kill” the reputation and character of others. Let’s talk about this on Friday. Share if you’ve battled the sin of gossip, or if you’ve found a gracious way to exit conversations that turn in that direction. What you share may make all the difference to someone who’s listening!
For so many of us attending weekly Mass is part of our regime and the idea of missing Mass is unthinkable. But unfortunately for others, Mass may be an after thought. Planning to attend Mass may come after all the weekend plans of errands, events, sports, and even work. What is wrong with this picture? We know that the Eucharist is the source and summit of our Faith. The Eucharist is a source of grace. To intentionally miss Mass cuts one off from this grace and is in fact a sin. Knowing this, why is it still so easy for some to view Mass as an after thought? With your help, we can have an honest look at this and possibly help others grow in faith. Call in at 1-800-585-9396.
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Prayer of St. Pio of Pietrelcina after Holy Communion
Stay with me, Lord, for it is necessary to have
You present so that I do not forget You.
You know how easily I abandon You.
Stay with me, Lord, because I am weak
and I need Your strength,
that I may not fall so often.
Stay with me, Lord, for You are my life,
and without You, I am without fervor.
Stay with me, Lord, for You are my light,
and without You, I am in darkness.
Stay with me, Lord, to show me Your will.
Stay with me, Lord, so that I hear Your voice
and follow You.
Stay with me, Lord, for I desire to love You
very much, and always be in Your company.
Stay with me, Lord, if You wish me to be faithful to You.
Stay with me, Lord, for as poor as my soul is,
I want it to be a place of consolation for You, a nest of love.
Stay with me, Jesus, for it is getting late and the day is coming to a close, and life passes;
death, judgment, eternity approaches. It is necessary to renew my strength,
so that I will not stop along the way and for that, I need You.
It is getting late and death approaches,
I fear the darkness, the temptations, the dryness, the cross, the sorrows.
O how I need You, my Jesus, in this night of exile!
Stay with me tonight, Jesus, in life with all its dangers. I need You.
Let me recognize You as Your disciples did at the breaking of the bread,
so that the Eucharistic Communion be the Light which disperses the darkness,
the force which sustains me, the unique joy of my heart.
Stay with me, Lord, because at the hour of my death, I want to remain united to You,
if not by communion, at least by grace and love.
Stay with me, Jesus, I do not ask for divine consolation, because I do not merit it,
but the gift of Your Presence, oh yes, I ask this of You!
Stay with me, Lord, for it is You alone I look for, Your Love, Your Grace, Your Will, Your Heart,
Your Spirit, because I love You and ask no other reward but to love You more and more.
With a firm love, I will love You with all my heart while on earth
and continue to love You perfectly during all eternity. Amen.
A lot of companies put stickers on their corporate vehicles advising people to all a phone number if the driver is acting up. The stickers usually say, “How’s My Driving? Call 1-800-BLAH-YADDA.” This show will be about what each of us feels we’re like behind the wheel. Are we impatient? Are we kind? Do we hate it when other drivers do to us what we do to other drivers? A lot can be learned through a discussion like this. Call and share your take with Jerry and Debbie and the world!
You’re going to love Tuesday’s show. Gone are things like the handwritten letter, the Sunday visit to the grandparents’ house, playing hide-and-seek or building a tree fort with your friends, etc. The world has changed so much in the last few decades. Yet, most of us are old enough to remember when life was simpler, not as filled with distractions and deadlines, and even better because we had to work a little harder to communicate with someone, travel somewhere, and so forth. It’s not so much that things are worse now than they were back then. The question is what have we lost because of the advancements, and what would we like to see return if we were able to make it happen? Share your take with Jerry and Debbie on Tuesday!
Monday is Memorial Day. Its primary purpose is to recognize those who have given their lives in defense of the United States through their military service. Since it’s a day off for our show team – we’ll miss you! – we have an encore broadcast that we know you’ll appreciate. Obviously, men and women who serve in the military don’t leave their faith behind at home when they enlist. In fact, as the saying goes, “There are no atheists in foxholes.” Military personnel are often the most faithful, prayerful and trusting in God’s grace and protection. The Church is diligently attentive to their spiritual needs through the ministry of our chaplains. One of them, Fr. Martin King (a former seminary classmate of Jerry’s), will be our guest on Monday as we talk about “Faith in Foxholes.” If you or someone you know is serving, or has served, in the military, don’t miss this show!
As we enter into Memorial Day Weekend, you’re most likely remembering someone special. We all have people who have made our lives different, whether it be preserving our freedoms or teaching us to be good and God-fearing people. Be sure to call early on Friday to make sure you get through to share your take with Jerry and Debbie about who it is you are remembering in a special way this weekend!
Life is filled with milestones and achievements. From birthdays to anniversaries, from accomplishments to retirements. Trips, vacations, pilgrimages, seeing a friend you haven’t seen for years – the list of things we might look forward to is endless. So, when you consider the statement, “I can’t wait until…”, how do you finish it? What excites you about your future, especially the future God has planned for you? Share your take with Jerry and Debbie on Thursday!
When we’re young we make mistakes. Even as adults we make mistakes. But when we surrender to God and His work in our lives, we grow, we mature, we change for the better. On Wednesday, Jerry and Debbie will be looking for people to call with their takes on what part of their lives have most changed for the better as they’ve gotten older. It could be that you’re more patient, smarter, healthier, more surrendered to God, etc. Join us at Noon and Midnight ET!
What can you say? Kids today are more vulnerable than ever to the influences of evil. That’s especially true with the easy access they have to the Internet, social media, etc. Parents have a tougher job today than ever. But there are things that can be done to ensure that children aren’t subject to what parents want them to avoid. Religious demonologist Adam Blai will share his expertise with you and Jerry and Debbie on today’s show. Don’t miss it!
Chances are, while you may not have known what it’s called, you’ve almost certainly experienced polyphony. It’s a type of singing that consists of two or more simultaneous lines of independent melody. Polyphony becomes “sacred” when what’s being sung are hymns of praise to God. Monday, Jerry and Debbie will be joined by Chris Mueller, whose ensemble, Ars Mueller, produces exceptionally beautiful sacred polyphony. In a world where so much music has little or no characteristics of beauty, you’ll be inspired by this conversation.
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