Women of Grace, Radio

Johnnette talked about visiting her grandchildren and the Benedicta seminar coming soon. Sandy asked if we are always called to forgive; Mary also asked about forgiveness and reconciliation. Cat hopes that the Lord will intercede in our judicial system.

Johnnette reminded listeners that this is the final opportunity to register for the Benedicta seminar. Tanya asked, “Where in the Bible does it state who Jesus is?” Jalyn used a cherry as a metaphor for mortal sin. Ellen says that her son and daughter don’t go to church or confession and wanted to know how to get them closer to the faith.

Today, Johnnette spoke about the lives of the Saints and how much of an affinity that she has for them. Her guest was Carmen Shatner, a former Benedicta Institute student. Teresa told Johnnette that she met some nuns who claim that there will be female priests. Vershan asked how she should explain to her siblings that fighting and disagreeing with each other is bad behavior.

On Women of Grace, Johnnette Benkovic spoke about the Benedicta institute seminar coming soon. Kathleen said that the Holy Spirit inspired her life. Scott really appreciated Johnnette’s advice regarding his marriage. Anita said that she listens to EWTN Radio all day and finds our programming very uplifting.

Adore Ibrahim was the guest on Women of Grace with Johnnette Benkovic today. She is the Advancement Coordinator for the Benedicta Leadership Institute for Women and provided details about it. Anne checked in telling us that she’s an infant in the faith and wants to know if there is a precursor to this. Mary called to comment on the seminar. Jayln asked if the seminar can be viewed on line.

Johnnette’s guest today was Kristan Hawkins, President of Students for Life of America, the nation’s and the world’s largest pro-life youth organization. Teresa called to ask advice on how to get lay ministers in her church to not tell people that abortion is wrong. Ben from Chile asked if Students for Life has a worldwide outreach program. Maryann called to give kudos to Kristan for her work

Doctor Monica Miller joined Johnnette today. They both spoke of the Benedicta Leadership Enrichment Seminar happening in Michigan. John called during the program to inform us that EWTN Radio has led him toward God. He said that he listens each day and it has changed is life for the better.

“We must always flourish in the will of God.” Host Johnnette Benkovic starts off the show with these thoughts as she talks about the brave men and women who gave their lives for our freedom. The first caller for the day Betty has a sister who is losing her faith and going through depression. Johnnette says her sister needs to get back to Mass and confession. The depression could be medical. Caller Cynthia thinks her son-in-law is an atheist. Her daughter wants to be a good wife and has stopped going to Mass. Johnnette suggests her praying Our Lady Undoer of Knots. Scott called and told the story of his wife who has turn her back on him and the Church as a pasted abused has come to light. Scott wants to take to burden of her suffering and ask how he can do that. Listen to what advice Johnnette gave him on EWTN Radio’s Women of Grace.

Johnnette speaks about the Apostles Creed prayer and that Jesus was conceived. She wonders what it must be like to be conceived by the Holy Spirit. John called to ask advice for some family issues that she’s experiencing. Tara called to share with us that she and her husband are purchasing a home and wants to know how she can use prudence and humility in everyday things that aren’t spiritual. Melissa wants to know why she can’t cohabitate with a man for financial stability and for the sake of their child.

Today, Johnnette spoke of St. Mary Magdalene de Pazzi. She spoke about the saint’s life and how wonderful joy and suffering can be in our lives, too. Anne called to give a shout out to her parish, St. Mary of the Angels. Patti told us that she uses her iphone to remind her that it’s prayer time. Pat told us that soon after prayer, she experienced much pain.