Respect for the integrity of creation

2415 The seventh commandment enjoins respect for the integrity of creation. Animals, like plants and inanimate beings, are by nature destined for the common good of past, present, and future humanity.Use of the mineral, vegetable, and animal resources of the universe cannot be divorced from respect for moral imperatives. Man’s dominion over inanimate and other living beings granted by the Creator is not absolute; it is limited by concern for the quality of life of his neighbor, including generations to come; it requires a religious respect for the integrity of creation.

2416 Animals are God’s creatures. He surrounds them with his providential care. By their mere existence they bless him and give him glory. Thus men owe them kindness. We should recall the gentleness with which saints like St. Francis of Assisi or St. Philip Neri treated animals.

2417 God entrusted animals to the stewardship of those whom he created in his own image. Hence it is legitimate to use animals for food and clothing. They may be domesticated to help man in his work and leisure. Medical and scientific experimentation on animals is a morally acceptable practice if it remains within reasonable limits and contributes to caring for or saving human lives.

2418 It is contrary to human dignity to cause animals to suffer or die needlessly. It is likewise unworthy to spend money on them that should as a priority go to the relief of human misery. One can love animals; one should not direct to them the affection due only to persons.

Please tune in to Take 2 with Jerry and Debbie on Monday at 9am Pacific or Noon Eastern…for this GREAT SHOW on pets!  And Yes!  This is a picture of “Grace” our Maltese taking it easy on a Sunday afternoon.  She does feel that she owns the house.  But with a face like that, how can one not let her rule, right?

Also, want to again thank all who called in to the show and shared from your heart different takes on topics…I literally have pages and pages of notes or I should say of your gifts of wisdom that you imparted to us.  If you want to call in to the show and are concerned that you may sit on hold and not be able to hear the show in progress; be at peace, because while you are waiting your turn to be on the air…you are listening to the show.  So you won’t miss anything!  How cool is that?

Finally, deep heartfelt gratitude to all that shared their personal stories of losing a child.  Your strength and faith to endure the pain has been an inspiration to all of us.  My prayer is that may God continue to give you strength, peace and healing…plus an ability to find daily joy amidst the pain.

I personally feel we have a great community here at Take 2….you, us and the new friends we encounter each time the show airs!  Let’s keep the conversation going but more importantly let’s ramp up prayers for all of our intentions!  We are in this world together, THE BODY OF CHRIST.

Debbie

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OK, so you don’t have a clue what our topic will be on Friday. Neither do I, more or less. But Debbie does. And, hey, if Debbie knows what we’re going to talk about, that’s good enough for me. Our topic will be “Mall People.” Are you one of them? Have you seen them? What characterizes them? Who are they? Have they come with special instructions to….well…tune in Friday to share your take about “Mall People!”

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Eucharistic Flash Event

Thursday’s show will be both challenging and rewarding. We’ll talk about what it’s like when you lose a child, when one of your kids passes away. We can even discuss what you do when you “spiritually” lose a child, when one of your sons or daughters strays from the faith and places his or her soul in danger of eternal death. A very special blessing is planned for you. Jeff Burson, EWTN social media expert (who handles all the social media for our show), will join us to share what he went through when he lost his 20-year old daughter. If you’ve traveled this painful road, you will not want to miss this show. And, please, if you have experienced this, and it’s not too difficult for you to do so, please call with your take on this very important topic. You can’t imagine how many people you will impact by sharing your experience.

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“Tony Tony let’s go!” is the comical line used to describe the close relationship some of us have to St. Anthony, the finder of lost things.  Seriously though, many of us have said the prayer, Dear St. Anthony please come around, there’s something lost and must be found.  Have you said that prayer?  Do you believe that St Anthony helps people find things? Is asking St. Anthony to find things an act of devotion to this great saint?  Today, we will look at this amazing saint and why so many of us call him our friend in Heaven.

Today on Take 2 with Jerry and Debbie we will have a lively discussion about sports and how it relates to life… We do have a special guest on our show today, Justin Speier…He was a major league baseball player and he will share how his faith played a role in his career.  Posted is one of his famous pictures and a favorite of ours…If you want to learn more about sports and life or you just want to hear Justin’s “take” on life…Tune in or even better, call in…at 1-800-585-9396.  Most definitely we will take a “fresh look” at this topic…So please join us today, your presence makes this show!

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Hi! this is Debbie and I wanted to say thank you to all that are taking the time to share your comments.  We appreciate your effort and learn something new each time you give us your “take” on things…

Again, one of my favorite scripture verses on this subject of discipline is

Hebrews 12:11

For the moment all discipline seems painful rather than pleasant; later it yields the peaceful fruit of righteousness to those who have been trained by it.

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Finally, I wanted to post a picture of Monsignor Peter Dai Bui, Bishop Olmsted and my husband Marty… At the invitation of my husband, Monsignor Bui was the surprise guest today on Take 2 fulfilling my wish that I wanted someone from Italy to call in to the show…Unfortunately, being pressed for time on the show…I was unable to share that Monsignor Bui speaks many languages and in fact did the Nuptial Blessing in Italian at my wedding ceremony… Also, Monsignor Bui has an amazing vocation and family story that I pray he gets to share in the future on Vocation Boom Radio.  If you missed today’s show, you can listen right here on this site…It was a great topic with great calls…and tons of practical advice given to us all…

Make it a great and glorious day!!!

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Wow! If there’s a hot-button issue in today’s culture, it’s the question of how, when, and why to discipline our kids. The Bible is full of wisdom on this subject, including Proverbs 13:24 and Hebrews 12:6. But some parents shy away from any meaningful discipline out of a fear of losing their kids’ love. Other parents might go too far in the other direction. What’s your take on this critical subject? Let the world know on Monday’s show!

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Do we still follow ” In God We Trust?” What would the Founding Fathers think of where our country is now? How do you celebrate Independence Day in your home or church?

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Join us Thursday as we talk about the various classes of people in our country. Are there divides? Are there different classes based on ethnicity, job status, the neighborhood you live in, etc.? Should be a lively conversation. Don’t wait too long to call in and share your take. Lines fill up fast every day!

Birthdays:  how do we handle them, especially as we get older? How best to celebrate your children’s birthdays? Do some parents go too far in throwing a party? What to do when your child is not invited to a friend’s birthday party?

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