Women of Grace, Radio

Today, Johnnette spoke about today’s Gospel reading (John 3:21) She said that there is a lot more that just what you see at sporting events, (John 3:16). Christine called to ask her advice regarding a family problem with a grandson who bashes the faith and her. Karen asked why God needs our suffering offered up to Him to help convert His people to Him?

Today, Johnnette touted the fact that women should wear religious jewelry, this would give them a wonderful opportunity to evangelize. She suggested that for Mother’s Day EWTNRC.COM has a wide array of religious jewelry for gift giving. She then asked her audience when they had fun doing the work of God? Phyllis asked why parish priests don’t make home visits anymore? Euloja asked that if a person commits suicide, can they still go to heaven? Mary wanted to know if a “black dog” is a symbol of evil?

Today, Johnnette talked about suffering. She said that the fourth station, where Jesus meets his Mother is her favorite and told her audience to look to Jesus and His Mother as an example of how to suffer. Kathy wanted to know where does it state that the whole of Jesus is contained in both the body and blood? Johnnette pointed to paragraph 1377 in the catechism. Jane wanted some advice regarding her daughters and how to curb their daily trip into the world of smart phones and social media as it compromising what she has taught them.

Today, Johnnette began by saying that psalm 118, which she mentions quite a bit, is her favorite. She also talked about how dangerous that the new age philosophy is and how Catholics should avoid it. Toby called to say thank you to EWTN for being instrumental in his conversion to Catholicism. Mary wanted Johnnette to explain how one can skip around in sacred scripture.

Today, Johnnette spoke about Divine Mercy Sunday and the nine things that you should know. Patti commented that she has a friend that does “Reike” and calls God “ the universe.” She’s Catholic and goes to a card reader. How do I explain the errors of her ways? Frank called from Chicago and asked how we will recognize Christ upon his return?

Today, Johnnette spoke about today’s reading and suggested to the audience that just as Peter did, we need to act in faith. She asked the audience that if they believe in the vows of their sacraments, do they believe that they all have the divine special power that God has given to them? Johnnette took a Facebook question from Everett in Lafayettte, LA, who asked if the meaning of Easter means keeping the faith no matter what the obstacles? She also took a call from Cassandra from Angola, NY, who gave credit to God for having her find EWTN. She shared that she’s been wanting to end her life for months and that she finally started giving her life to God. Also, Bryan called from Chicago, IL, to share that he feels that God can’t forgive him as he’s had a sex-change operation.

Today, Johnnette spoke about what she did on her Easter holiday. She spoke about Divine Mercy Sunday and asked the audience how their lent was? Merrill was listening on Youtube from San Bernadino, Cal and wanted to know what to do if you want to celebrate Easter when the people around you don’t want to? On Facebook, Linda asked Johnnette to pray for her son, Jeremiah, who is not a believer. Also Kris called from West Palm Beach, Ca who asked for advice regarding her son who said that he’s done with Christianity and is saying that he’s the anti-Christ on Social Media

No phone calls today. Johnnette's in studio guest was blogger, author, and speaker, Heidi Hess Saxton.

Today, Johnnette Benkovic began her show by speaking about world events and how apprehensive they make us. She encouraged all to pray the rosary each day for peace in the world. Julie called from Virginia asking for prayers for her mother who is in the hospital. We had a Facebook question from Ireland. Veronica wanted to know why younger people don’t attend Mass anymore? Also on Facebook Diana and Linda asked for prayers for their children who doubt the existence of God.

Johnnette began her program by speaking about Mary the mother of God. She said that Mary shows us how to bear the sufferings of her son. She said that everything good comes by the way of the cross. She received a call from Brett in Tuscaloosa, Alabama who wanted to know the three books that influenced her the most (except for the bible)? Johnnette also took a Facebook question from Diane who was asking for prayers for her health and peace of mind.