Falling in love with someone who lives far from you is hardly a new phenomenon. It’s happened countless times throughout history. But, today, with technology, ease of transportation and many other factors involved, it’s easier and more common than ever for two people to attempt to make a relationship work with hundreds or thousands of miles between them. Are you in such a situation? Were you at one time? What are your takes on how well long-distance love affairs work out in the end. Share your experience about making decisions like where to live and raise a family, where to hold the wedding, etc. Join Jerry and Debbie and the world on Tuesday’s show at Noon and Midnight ET.

OK, it’s time to get real on Take 2 With Jerry and Debbie. On Monday, we want your takes – and honesty – about whether you’ve ever taken time off from work for any reason (including calling in sick) to watch NCAA Tournament basketball games (or other sporting events). Statistics show that “lost productivity” in the workforce during March Madness costs corporations close to $2 billion annually. At the same time, some advocates are encouraging those same businesses to put the games on TV in the office, so that people can still work while keeping one eye on the scores. Good idea? Bad idea? At the heart of this question is what we make a priority in our lives. Make no mistake, the NCAA and its marketing geniuses have created a “product” that virtually everyone loves this time of year, including those who aren’t necessarily avid hoops fans. Join us Monday at Noon and Midnight ET.

Often times we have heard it said that when a person enters the church doors, they feel at home!  Friday on Take 2 with Jerry and Debbie, we will discuss this feeling of being home in the Church.  Tell us your story and experience of returning to the Faith.  Remember, something you share may inspire another soul and move them one step closer to heaven.  Call in at 1-800-585-9396.

Can you relate to this photo?  Maybe you see yourself in this picture.  Do you cringe when you hear the words, We need to call a meeting?  Life may feel like one never ending meeting.  Are meetings time well spent?  Or are they a waste of time that provokes negative emotions in us and perhaps can lead us to sin.  It is sometimes hard to be charitable when a meeting feels like it will never end.  Share with us your take on this subject.  Do we need to do away with so many meetings or maybe we need to approach meetings with a different mindset.   We can’t wait to hear your wisdom on this topic.  So call in at 1-800-585-9396.

We communicate at work, home, in our communities.  Clear, genuine communication is vital for a healthy relationship.  When communication breaks down, the relationship begins to suffer as well. How are we as Catholic Christians called to communicate?  Join Jerry and Debbie at Noon and Midnight ET on EWTN Radio!

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We all should be familiar with what’s known as the Sabbath. In the Old Testament, the People of God were exhorted to do no work, but to rest, on the seventh day of the week. Many Jews still observe that practice. God even mandated that the land be given a Sabbath every seven years. In fact, we see the perfect example of “rest” in the story of creation, when God “rested” on the seventh day. It’s been part of God’s plan since the beginning of time that all of his creation – especially humans – take time to rest, get refreshed, and honor Him by doing so. How good are you at taking a little “down time?” Does that “to do” list haunt you to the point that you aren’t able to grab a quick nap on Sunday, or even steal a few quiet moments during the week? Share your takes with Jerry and Debbie and the world on Tuesday’s show, which airs twice a day – Noon and Midnight ET – on EWTN Radio.

Prayer is a person’s lifeline to God. It’s how we speak to Him, and how we listen to hear His voice. We discover so many things by talking to God in prayer: His will for our lives, how much He loves us, and much, much more. This accentuates how important it is that we learn to pray as early in life as possible. If you have kids, you want to train them in the ways of God by teaching them how to pray. This may take the form of basic repeated prayers when they’re very young, and develop into a more conversational style of communicating with God a bit later. On Monday, Jerry and Debbie welcome your takes on how you’ve taught – or plan to teach – your kids to pray. Join us!

A listener named Elizabeth called but didn’t get on the show today. She e-mailed to let us know about a Children’s Rosary movement. Here’s the information – http://childrensrosary.blogspot.com/. Thanks, Elizabeth

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Well, here we are. Another Friday in Lent. Gotta’ leave the meat alone and grab some fish (or another non-meat choice) again. What’s up with that? What’s the deeper meaning behind the Church’s guidelines on fasting and abstaining during Lent? There are a lot of ways to look at these issues, and we’ll do just that – of course, with your great takes – as we end the week’s broadcasts. Join Jerry and Debbie at Noon and Midnight ET on EWTN Radio!

It’s about the halfway point of Lent for this year. How’s it going for you? Do you feel stronger in your faith? Have you remained faithful to your Lenten resolutions or sacrifices? Going to Mass or praying more frequently? Exercising greater charity toward others? Or, on the flip side, have you felt increased spiritual attack due to your efforts to make it a great Lent? Lots of things to discuss on Thursday with Jerry and Debbie at Noon and Midnight ET!