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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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 🙂
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!
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