Take 2 with Jerry & Debbie

We like to start each month with one of our popular prayer shows. On Monday, join us and let the entire Take 2 Family around the world pray with you for your important intentions. You can call us at 833-288-3986 or submit your prayer intentions to the Prayer Book here: https://take2show.com/take-2-prayer-book/

Friday, we’ll present our monthly Unscripted show. That means you bring the topics of conversation. Don’t forget to join us!

If you’ve ever lost someone to at their own hand, what does that mean for them eternally? Today we are getting the answers. Father Chris Alar, MIC, is the Provincial Superior of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Mother of Mercy Province of the Marian Fathers of the Immaculate Conception in the United States and Argentina. He wrote and produced the popular “Divine Mercy 101” and “Explaining the Faith” DVD series and is the author of the bestselling books After Suicide: There’s Hope for Them and for You, as well as Understanding Divine Mercy. He is host of the EWTN show Living Divine Mercy, which airs on Wednesdays, 6:30 pm EST. He serves as “Fr. Joseph, MIC,” the director of the Association of Marian Helpers and is the head of Marian Press, located on the grounds of the National Shrine of The Divine Mercy in Stockbridge, Massachusetts.

One can travel around the country, even around the world, and every city or region seems to be known for a special or different kind of food/beverage that makes their area unique. Some parts of the country claim to be experts in certain types of food. Share with us on Tuesday, about where you live and what food represents your part of the country. 1-833-288-3986

We occasionally have listeners tell us that they came across some sort of blessed holy items at thrift stores, swap meets and yard sales. While it’s usually out of ignorance, those selling these things likely don’t know the spiritual worth of them. So, people who know – like you – “rescue” them by buying them and giving them a good home. Have you ever done this? Join us and tell us about it on Monday.

It’s The Feast of St. Pio of Pietrelcina (Padre Pio) St. Pio – Padre Pio – is remembered for his suffering, humility and miracles. He first received the stigmata while praying before a cross in 1918.  The wounds stayed with him for 50 years – the remainder of his life.  He was also blessed with the ability to bilocate, levitate and heal simply with his touch. In the 1920’s he started a series of prayer groups which are now number over 400,000 members worldwide; in 1956 he founded the House for the Relief of Suffering.  He suffered greatly in his life, but at his death, he wounds were healed.  Beatified by Pope John Paul II in 1999, he canonized him in 2002. Share your loyalty on this feast day at 833-288-3986.

Praying to the Powerhouse 7: Saint Michael, the Archangel Saint Teresa of Calcutta, Mother Angelica, our Lady of Fatima, Saint Padre Piao, Saint Joseph, and blessed Carlo Acutis pray for all of us and our listeners Amen

Debbie’s Suggested Reading

Time stops for no one and nothing. We are all aging, and some of us are beginning to think about dying in new ways. When we’re younger, we don’t really think about death all that much. But, for many of us, our perspective on the subject changes as we get older. Let’s talk about this on Thursday.

Please, feel free to answer this question on Wednesday’s Take 2 with Jerry and Debbie. Are you a creature of habit? Old habits die hard. Yet, some habits are actually good for us. Let’s have a lively discussion with your ‘takes’ on the subject of habits. 1-833-288-3986

God created each and every one of us. He has a specific plan for us as well. Life can be a constant struggle to give Him control of our destiny. Can you easily give God control over your life, or do you feel like you’re in a daily tug-of-war with him? Let’s talk about this on Tuesday.