We’ve all heard the saying: “But for the grace of God go I.” There’s a ton of wisdom in that. And it’s a great reminder that we are not the originators of the gift of faith we have received. God is. We all know people who do not believe in God, in Jesus, in the Church. They do not have the gift of faith. Why is that? Why did I receive this incredible gift, but not my brother, my sister, my son or daughter, my neighbor or co-worker. Sometimes we can become critical of those without the gift of faith. Until we meditate on the fact that it’s just that – a gift. We did nothing to receive it. Therefore, we should not look down in any way on those who do not have faith. Rather, we need to pray for them to be open to the gift God wants all people to receive. Share your take Wednesday on how grateful you are to have faith. Jerry and Debbie will be joined on the show by Don Johnson, a recent convert to Catholicism.

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It happens every day. All the time. People get away with things, even extremely improper things. Politicians who should go to jail. Heads of corporations who lie about their business dealings. The list would be very long. For those with a heightened sense of justice, it’s often difficult to not lash out in anger over what is going unpunished. Of course, God will sort everything out in the end. But that doesn’t always make it easy to sit back while people get away with all sorts of heinous injustices. What should be our approach as followers of Jesus. How can we wish for justice while hoping and praying for mercy? Share your take on Tuesday with Jerry and Debbie!

On Monday, Jerry and Debbie will be joined by Fr. John Bartunek, author of a new book titled Spring Meditations. We’ll talk about how we can so easily discover the hand of God in the created world around us, but how we so often fail to make the time necessary to do so. In his new book, Fr. Bartunek discusses how the season of spring provides us with a multitude of opportunities to find God in nature. Remember, your takes drive the show at Noon ET on EWTN Radio!

The guys were fabulous on Thursday at calling in and sharing their definition of strength.  They showed up strong!  Gals, it’s your turn to flood the phone lines with the definition of real Christian beauty.  The world tells us one thing, airbrushing and all.  Now it is time for us to tell the world, the truth!  Beauty is many things and we must share that with our youth so that they are not misled by today’s culture.  Ladies, call in at: 1-800-585-9396.

Today, Jerry and Debbie will field takes only from men on what their understanding of “strength” is. Does it mean something primarily physical, emotional, spiritual or something else? What about when St. Paul says in 2 Corinthians 12 that it’s only when he’s “weak” that he is “strong?” Interesting conversation straight ahead. And, ladies, Friday is your day to call and share your take on the true meaning of beauty.

Calling all men!  We want to hear from you!  Give us your definition of strength.  Put on your Catholic Christian lense and focus in on the real idea of strength.  1-800-585-9396.  Don’t let us down guys…step up and share your wisdom on this important subject.  What you have to say, just may help a young man to grow up as a strong Christian.

The marriage may be over, but life still needs to go on.  So what is next?  Wednesday, on Take 2 with Jerry and Debbie we will discuss this topic in depth with the help of our special guest, Rose Sweet.  Please call in and join the conversation at 1-800-585-9396.

Here is a little bit about Rose so you can get to know her better.

You’ve heard her on Catholic radio and seen her on EWTN. Rose Sweet, Catholic author and conference speaker, is a sparkling personality who brings heart and humor to all her presentations. Her passion is helping people live their faith in the daily details by “Putting RELIGION into RELATIONSHIPS”. She’s authored ten books on relationship issues that include being single, dating & courtship, marriage and parenting, divorce, annulments, and how to get along with almost anyone. Her work is deeply rooted in St. John Paul’s “Theology of the Body” and she has been a speaker at the annual TOB Congress and in 2015 at the World Meeting of Families. For more information go to http://www.rosesweet.com.

There’s a little bit (or a lot) of the Prodigal Son in each of us. That’s a given. But from our life’s experiences are we able to say there’s a little bit (or a lot) of his brother in us? In other words, how do we feel when it seems God is extremely generous to someone who has offended Him and doesn’t seem deserving of that generosity? Do we react like the Prodigal Son’s brother and complain that we have been faithful while one of our family members, friends, loved ones or perfect strangers have taken their inheritance and squandered it, only to come back with their tail between their legs? Or do we act more like one of the father’s hired servants and rejoice that the one who was lost is now home again? Share your take on this Tuesday at Noon ET!

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What an amazing week it was for Take 2 With Jerry and Debbie (as well as the rest of the EWTN Radio family). So many of you called to share how Mother Angelica has been a blessing in your life. We apologize to all who called but we didn’t have time to get on the air. We wish we had several hours to spend with you each day. On Monday, we’re back to regular shows and topics, and we’ll lead off with one that Mother Angelica would have loved: Eucharistic Thanksgiving. Since we believe that Jesus is truly present – body, blood, soul and divinity – in the Eucharist (which means “thanksgiving”), what do you do when you return to your pew at Mass after receiving Communion? It’s a moment that we need to take very seriously, as we have literally become human tabernacles at that moment. Do you take time to tell Jesus how thankful you are that He chose to come to you in Communion? Or does your mind begin to wander and become distracted? It takes an act of the will to focus following reception of the Holy Eucharist. Share your takes on Monday’s show at Noon ET (with a reply at Midnight ET)!

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