Women of Grace, Radio

Host Johnnette Benkovic talks about today being feast day of one of her favorite Saints- St. Teresa Benedicta of the Cross, also known as Edith Stein. In fact the Benedicta Leadership Institute for Women that Johnnette works with was named after this great Saint. Caller Kathy called to find out more about this and asked if she could get certified in women’s leadership through them. Christine called to ask about knowing God’s will. Johnnette says that in using scripture, Church teaching and even the chaos in our world God guides us. Caller Mary has a sister who thinks she is “bi”. How can she guide her to a better path? Listen to WOMAN OF GRACE for the answers .

Host Johnnette Benkovic starts the show off talking about the writings of St. Pope John Paul II . We must restore the order of the age. We can not be idle. Youtuber Tanja said she could not be idle with her daughter who has started using a byword that insults the Lord. Johnnette not only gave advice but caller Betty also did. Betty is a teacher who tries to show the children that hurting God also hurts others. Rodney called and updated Johnnette on his sister who passed and Sarah asked for prayers of employment.

Host Johnnette Benkovic talks about the disorder that world is turning toward instead of turning to God. We accept things we never did before and it is arming us and our children. Caller Grace asks if she should attend her husband’s co-worker party to celebrate his “gay marriage.” Johnnette says Catholics have to be the ‘tip of the spear’. Listen in to WOMEN OF GRACE to see what this means

Today, Johnnette interviewed the Director of Marketing for Ignatius press in San Francisco, Anthony Ryan. He spoke of the film about Saint Ignatius of Loyola.

Johnnette really enjoys an apostolic exhortation written by Pope Paul the VI. In it he writes about the fact that Christ lives and dwells in all of us by way of the Holy Spirit and He has a plan for each of us. Johnnette reiterated this. Kathy voiced her concern with some of the Women of Grace study programs. Sylvia had a question about Mary Undoer of Knots. Azulee asked for prayers concerning her digestive system. Rosanna talked about being suicidal. Anne asked for Johnnette’s opinion on gardasil, the HPV vaccine.

Today, Johnnette spoke about how many things that she has collected and how she needs to clean her garage because it’s full of junk? She said we’re very susceptible to being attached to many things, including people. Margaret asked to her to explain the difference between a blessing and what the “new age” religion has to offer. Carolina talked about her agnostic husband. Amord asked how she can make her life a prayer. Nancy asked Johnnette how to properly dispose of sacramentals.

Johnnette Benkovic talks about the Saint of the day, Saint Alphonsus Liguori, and the torment he went through in life. Caller Kathy shares with St. Alphonsus in having troubles in her life with her mother dying and the possibility of her losing her home. Caller Don is an artist and asked for thoughts of how to help enrich others with his Catholic artwork. Listen to Johnnette’s advice to a woman whose brother is marrying the woman he cheated on his wife with. Find out what she said by listening to WOMEN OF GRACE.

Today, Johnnette recommended a recently written book titled “In Conversation with God” by Fr. Francis Fernandez. In this book, he made the analogy of why the kingdom of heaven is like leaven bread. Johnnette expounded on this fact. Judy told us that she desires to get closer to God. Donna had a question about the book, “Subverted.”

How many books do you have? Today, Johnnette mentioned some essential books for your library. Joe told us that his wife has left him and solicited Johnnette’s advice. Phil wanted to know what an imprimatur is. Marylou asked if praying the rosary at Mass is acceptable. Leonard inquired how to approach his friends about an adulterous relationship they are having. Mary asked for advice about bringing a friend into the faith.

Reading is one way that we expand our minds. One of Johnnette’s favorite books is titled “God Dwells Within Us” by the late Fr. Thomas Dubay. She urged her listeners to read it as it will provide them with a special incite as to how God wants to delight us. Bob asked how often one should examine their conscience. David wanted to know why the book of Enoch isn’t in the bible. Lavelle called to tell us how magnificent the Lord is. Marge shared her joy of conversion. Anne was upset that she is relinquishing custody of her grandchild because of a particular social