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One of the trickiest of all Scriptural mandates is the one that admonishes us not to judge others. It is often thrown in the faces of Christians who simply seek to distinguish between right and wrong actions. The Biblical exhortation would seem to refer, rather, to making an ultimate judgment with regard to another person’s eternal destiny. Or, does it mean that we should put up and shut up when it comes to anything and everything other people do? How do you ensure that you are carefully judging actions, and not the individuals who perform them? Share your take on this Wednesday.

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As Christians, we know the importance of living a moral, godly life. It requires us to be always striving to be more like Jesus. But, as humans, we are weak and prone to making mistakes along the way. Some people are able to view all of this with peace, even laughing at their shortcomings. This is not to imply that sin is a laughing matter. But we can fall into the trap of perfectionism, to the point where even the basic fact of our fallen nature becomes an unbearable burden for us. God understands that we are going to stumble and fall along the journey of life. While you work at becoming holy, are you able to accept – and even laugh at – the mistakes you have made and the lessons you have learned from them?

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On Monday, call and share your heartfelt prayer intentions with Jerry and Debbie and the entire world. It’s your latest opportunity to get as much prayer support as possible for the people and things that are important to you.

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Once a month we come to the show with no set agenda to discuss, rather we open up the phone lines and let you take it away.  You can revisit previous shows, suggest future topics, or you can just share anything that is weighing on your mind.  We will try to answer your questions about the faith as best we can and we will certainly engage in a healthy conversation about things going on in your life.  We love the fact that Take 2 is a peer ministry.  We journey together as a family, learning and growing from one another.  So call in and share whatever you like and we will be here to listen. 1-833-288-3986.

Act of consecration to the Immaculate Heart of Mary

EWTN article on faith and works

It is more common than you think.  We are ashamed to admit it, but probably most of us at Mass, daydream or lose focus at some point during the service. Does that mean we really don’t believe? Are we finding Mass boring? Or is it just part of our natural human behavior that our thoughts may wander.  Maybe, just maybe it can give us a clue about our own spiritual development. Let’s have an authentic discussion about this and see if we walk away with a different perspective about our attention span during Mass. Call us with your experience of losing focus at Mass. 1-833-288-3986.

We say we want to get to heaven.  We want to be with God for all of eternity.  But the moment a health crisis arises and we face a possible earthly death, it seems like all bets are off.  We now start shifting our prayers to help me, heal me, I need a miracle.  What happened to wanting to be with God for all of eternity?  It is an interesting component of the human condition and one that makes for a fascinating discussion.  Let’s face it, no one really looks forward to dying, because there are too many unknowns. Maybe we should learn from the saints and their understanding of heaven. Let’s have a candid discussion on what we focus on, heaven or earth. Call in and share your thoughts on this topic. 1-833-288-3986.

It is because God gave us the gift of free will that we have the unique ability to choose so many things even in the course of a single day.  But along with this gift, God gives us the proper way to make those decisions. It is in the power of His word that we should know how to live and conduct ourselves.  He never abandons us in our decision-making but He truly lets us decide really our own fate.  We can welcome blessings into our lives and we can also open the door to many curses. We know that through free will, God wants us to choose the greatest path of existence. But again, it is our choice.  Share your experience of this by calling, 1-833-288-3986.

It’s often noted that the only real way to become humble is to experience humiliation. But that’s something we all try our hardest to avoid. It’s not comfortable. It makes us look bad (or so we think). It’s often painful to endure. But, yes, it’s the surest road to achieving authentic humility. Many of the desert fathers understood this so well that they said a day without being humiliated was a day wasted. How have you handled those times in life when you’ve been brought to your knees and humbled by embarrassments or failures? Have those moments helped you grow spiritually? Share your take on this subject Monday.

There is so much to say about Padre Pio. He was an amazing Capuchin friar, priest, mystic and stigmatist. He was known for his life-changing confessions, and also for his incredible love for the Rosary.  His feast day is Sunday, so on Friday let’s share our thoughts about Padre Pio, so that everyone may gain a greater knowledge and appreciation for this great saint.

https://www.ewtn.com/padrepio/man/biography.htm

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Many times we are confused about certain doctrines of the church. We may discuss concepts with others, or even try and search for answers on the Internet. But did you know that if you look in the Catechism of the Catholic Church, not only will you find a proper answer, but you will learn additional information that can help you understand better and also begin to embrace the teaching more fully. On Thursday, join Jerry and Debbie for a conversation about the Catechism, and call to share how you turn to it in order to better learn, love and share our beautiful faith!

RESOURCES:  FAQ about the Catechism of the Catholic Church

Catechism of the Catholic Church