Take 2 with Jerry & Debbie

Debbie will be off on Friday, so call and talk with Jerry about something in your life you believe might be tough to let go of if you had to. This isn’t just a topic he came up with because it’s Lent. Rather, because life brings us to moments when we realize that something that’s been part of our routine has to go. Maybe it’s a friendship that is no longer healthy for you. Perhaps it’s a favorite activity that your body will no longer allow you to engage in. Or it could be a food or beverage item that your doctor tells you it’s time to let go of. This all gets at the heart of one of the most important aspects of the spiritual life – detachment. Let’s have a great conversation about this on Friday’s show!

The Bible warns us against sowing seeds of discord.  To instill anger, bitterness and division amongst believers is hated by God, stated in Proverbs 6:16-19.  To create conflict that does not exist is not of God and of the flesh.  In today’s world, we see many hoaxes and created stories that do just what God warned us against.  We live in a time when people are choosing sides rather than coming together in peace and harmony to support one another in true Christian spirit.  Why is this happening to us?  Let’s talk about this on Thursday’s show.  We will be on location together in Chandler, Arizona at The Forum.  If you are in the area, feel free to come on by and meet us.  This topic is very important so we need your wisdom on this, call in 1-833-288-3986.

What One-Time Lenten Practice Became a Regular Part of Your Life?  You were committed to doing something or giving something up for Lent.  Then, this practice became part of your daily life, probably because you realized it served a spiritual benefit.  Can you share with us exactly what that “something” was and now has become essential in your faith journey?  Call us so we can begin Lent together with some fresh ideas that can help us all grow in holiness. 1-833-288-3986.

It might just be human nature. Prior to entering into a season of penance and mortification, we like to “live it up” one last time. Of course, as Catholic Christians, we want to feast when the Church feasts, and fast when the Church fasts. Not that Mardi Gras, or Fat Tuesday, is a day specifically set aside by the Church for “feasting” in any particular sense. On Tuesday, we want to talk about what you do – or don’t do – on the day before Ash Wednesday, perhaps to enjoy something you love one final time for at least forty days. Or, do you spend Fat Tuesday spiritually preparing to get your Lent started the next day? Should be in interesting and enlightening discussion.

A gospel hymn, a country love song, an instrumental classical arrangement?  Music definitely touches our hearts and even our souls.  Share with us how music is a part of your life and how it has enhanced your life journey…Call us at 1-833-288-EWTN.

The Monks of Norcia — Benedicta– Marian Chant from Norcia

On Friday, we’ll have our monthly show where you can call in and share with the world the important intentions you are praying for. We also lift up the intentions you share on social media, as well as via text and e-mail. We always save a couple minutes at the end of the show to gather up all the intentions and offer them to the Lord. Let’s pray for one another again on Friday.

We are all faced with hard decisions in life.  Can you share with us on Thursday the tough decisions you had to make and what the outcome turned out to be?  Remember, we learn from one another.  Your discernment process on the hard decisions of life can be of great benefit to those that hear your story.  So, as we often say, please say yes to the Spirit when prompted and call in to the show. 1-833-288-3986.

The Bible tells us that God’s mercies are new every morning. Each new day is like a blank piece of paper. You can write on it as you wish for a better future. Your outlook and determination will help shape your future – not just the coming hours, but well beyond that. Getting excited about each new day is the key to future success on many levels. When you rise in the morning, is your day planned out so as to bring you the highest level of success and enjoyment? To further shape you into the “best version of yourself?” Let’s talk about this on Wednesday.

Join us today for the second half of this discussion…Call in and share your story, 1-833-288-EWTN.

On Monday, Jerry and Debbie will entertain your takes on any Church teaching on which you’ve at one point changed your mind. There are the moral issues – abortion, contraception, end-of-life, etc. – and, of course, there are myriad theological teachings of the Church that people at times struggle with. Maybe for you it was a teaching on Mary, the pope, the male-only priesthood, Purgatory or something else. Was there a time in your life when you either struggled with or simply didn’t accept a definitive teaching of the Church, only to “see the light” and change your mind? We hope you will join us with your phone calls, e-mails, social media comments and texts.