One of the Church’s corporal works of mercy is burying the dead. The body is worthy of a dignified final resting place. So, how are we supposed to treat the bodies of the deceased? Is cremation allowed by the Church in all circumstances, or just in special circumstances? If we bury bodies, are Catholic Christians bound to be buried in consecrated ground, i.e. cemeteries? What about some people’s wishes that their remains be scattered in the mountains or at sea? Join Jerry and Debbie for this most informative discussion – along with our guest, Dr. Carol Houghton, a canon lawyer for the Diocese of Harrisburg, PA – on Wednesday.

Remember, Jerry and Debbie can be found at http://www.jerryanddebbie.com. There, you can schedule a talk, get your very own special Holy Land Rosary, post intentions on our prayer wall, sign up for our newsletter and so much more!

Most of us have heard the saying, “It is better to light one candle than to curse the darkness.” The reason is because cursing the darkness does nothing to dispel the darkness. Lighting even one candle causes light – however little – to cut through the darkness. In today’s world, we have a choice with all the evil going on: squirm and scream about how bad things are, or boldly go forth and proclaim the light of Jesus Christ. Which one will we choose? Share your take with Jerry and Debbie on Tuesday.

If you want to “light up” your parish or conference, you can schedule Jerry or Debbie (or both) to come and speak on a number of vital faith topics. Find out how at http://www.jerryanddebbie.com. There, you can also leave you intentions on our prayer wall and purchase your very own, once-in-a-lifetime Holy Land Rosary that was taken to many very powerful sites, including the Churches that mark the birth place and burial place of Jesus!

This is not a show about socialism or the re-distribution of wealth. If someone has worked hard and earned his money, more power to him. But it still remains a glaring scandal that there are individuals in the world today who could fund the needs of small nations in perpetuity, yet often choose to channel their wealth toward oppression and objective causes. And in some states and countries, people live in abject poverty directly across the street (this is no joke) from those who live in large and expensive mansions. Something’s wrong here. How can we as a race allow some to literally die for lack of basic needs like food and water, when others occupy homes that have hallways and rooms that they will likely never visit? Share your take with the world on Monday.

Post your special intentions on the prayer wall at http://www.jerryanddebbie.com. And there are still some once-in-a-lifetime Holy Land Rosaries available there. They are handmade of olive wood and were taken to sites like the Church of the Nativity (the site where Jesus was born) and the Church of the Resurrection (where his actual tomb is today). Get one for yourself and another for someone you love!

Prayers courtesy of http://www.ourcatholicprayers.com….

Dear Lord,
Help me find firm ground in this shaky economy.
As I seek work and assistance,
Give me strength not to be anxious when I seem to be going nowhere;
Give me patience not to despair when things look bleak;
Give me serenity to know you are here with me, helping me to carry my crosses each day;
So that I may do Your will,
For the salvation of souls
And my Eternal Life.

This one is slightly longer, but expresses a similar sentiment:

Dear Lord,
In this time of uncertainty,
Be my rock in a world built on sand;
Be my oasis of grace and peace in a world of tension and turmoil;
Help me to carry my cross gracefully, as you did in Your Passion;
Help me to follow Your beam of light in the midst of this darkness;
Help me to see Your will in all things
And show others Your comfort and strength.

Keep me calm when tempers flare up;
Keep me sane in a crazy world;
Keep me focused on the houses in Heaven
rather than the houses of cards collapsing around me;
Keep my eyes focused on the prize of Heaven
and not lose hope in You in this world or in the world to come;
Make me compassionate in dealing with others;
Let me see my travails as carrying my cross and sharing in Your Passion, for the love of You and for the salvation of souls, including mine.
And may all my difficulties be ultimately for my good and Your glory. Amen.

Father’s Day is Sunday. So many of us never knew (or don’t know) our biological fathers. They’re supposed to be a reflection of our Heavenly Father, whose love is limitless and unconditional. But sometimes we have trouble seeing God the Father that way because of the failings of our earthly fathers or other factors. How do we overcome this deficiency in our understanding of a father’s love, to the point where we know God as our “Abba,” our “Daddy,” in whose lap we can recline and know that our every need will be taken care of? Share your take on this very important topic on Friday!

Don’t forget to post your intentions on our prayer wall at http://www.jerryanddebbie.com. While you’re there, get your own once-in-a-lifetime Holy Land Rosary and pray along with Jerry and Debbie and the Take 2 family every day!

We are celebrating one year of being with you weekdays on Take 2 with Jerry and Debbie.  What a great year it has been!  Please call in and share your thoughts about the show.  Maybe you can give us suggestions for future topics.  We are looking forward to another great year with your help. Let’s celebrate together today on Take 2.

Call in at  1-800-585-9396

GREAT NEWS- our website: http://www.jerryanddebbie.com is up and running with many prayer intentions coming in on our prayer wall.  Don’t forget to pay us a visit, maybe leave a prayer request, possibly pick up a Holy Land Rosary.

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Exercise-Last Day of Life

This exercise is for you to use in your religious education groups, your family, even with a group of friends.  The feedback from participants of this exercise is simply amazing!  There is a greater sense of gratitude for things taken for granted.  There is a deep sense of wanting a connection with God.  Everything from this exercise is positive and can only help us appreciate each moment of life.  If you choose to do the exercise, please feel free to provide us with your experience.  God Bless, Debbie and Jerry

Anniversary week continues on Take 2 With Jerry and Debbie. On Wednesday, the third of three “look back” shows will air as we hear takes from those of you who are raising someone else’s child (or children). It could be that you’ve adopted children. Or that you’re raising a grandchild in your home. Or a foster child. All children deserve a loving home environment, and God bless those who go above and beyond the call to help provide that for them. Join us at Noon ET (with a re-airing at Midnight ET) on EWTN Radio.

Be sure to check out Jerry and Debbie’s new website at http://www.jerryanddebbie.com. As part of the anniversary celebration for Take 2, you can get Rosaries from the Holy Land that were taken to many important sites, including the birth place and burial place of Jesus. And be sure to post your intentions on our prayer wall!

You come to faith in Jesus. You start to grow closer to Him. You set out to serve Him in ways that you believe He is calling you to. Then comes this obstacle, that challenge. You wonder, “Am I really supposed to be doing this?” “Can it be that it’s God who’s trying to show me that I’m wrong?” “Could it be the devil trying to dissuade me from doing God’s will?” These are all valid questions that require careful prayer and discernment – not to mention perseverance. On Tuesday, Jerry and Debbie continue to celebrate the first anniversary of Take 2 with your participation on this topic. Join us!

Book recommendations are helpful especially in this day and age when time is limited.  Choosing a good book to read can be difficult.  Today’s show is all about sharing with one another the books that shaped our faith, inspired us or even brought us great joy.  Call in and tell us about your favorite book.  1-800-585-9396

Childlike faith is what we are called to embrace.  So we are going right to the children to help us grow in our own faith.  With parents help and permission, we are asking kids to call in and share their knowledge and understanding of Jesus.  What kind of relationship do they have with Jesus?  What does being a Christian mean to them?  Children are very authentic and their takes on this topic can certainly be a reminder to us all that our youth are absorbing everything that we present to them and more importantly model for them about Jesus.  It is time to listen and learn from the Take 2 little ones.  Our number is: 1-800-585-9396.