Women of Grace, Radio

Blessed Mother… your Mamma on the move! What is the spiritual significance of this year, 2017, and how can you better prepare for it to make sure you receive the graces from God, this year? Hostess Johnnette Benkovic welcomes guest Mons. Charles Pope, pastor of Holy Comforter-St. Cyprian Church in the Archdiocese of Washington, in the District of Columbia. Together they look at the meaning of the centennial of the apparitions of Our Lady to the three shepherd children in Fatima. They also talk about the significance of the 50th anniversary of the birth of the Charismatic Renewal. Our Most Blessed Mother is not merely a sentimental figure, but rather a “Mamma on the move!” who will also challenge us, in addition to consoling us. Listener José in Venezuela raises a question about how to cope with poverty and suffering all around him, in a generous way as God would want him to respond. What should we anticipate this year in anticipation of the Fatima centennial? Tune in to find out, here on EWTN Radio’s “Women of Grace.”

What is the difference between a pilgrimage and a tour to a religious site? Hostess Johnnette Benkovic welcomes husband-and-wife team Deacon Tom and Mary Jane Fox, co-founders & directors of the Pilgrim Center of Hope, who have made 50 pilgrimages to the Holy Land. How do you do 50 pilgrimages to the same site and not get bored? Why do we need to make a pilgrimage? How do you prepare for a pilgrimage—even before you get there? How can you fit in the lives of the saints into your spiritual pilgrimage, every day? Deacon Tom and Mary Jane tell us about the special graces they have experienced during their pilgrimages to the Holy Land. Come travel with us via the airwaves, right here, on EWTN Radio’s “Women of Grace.”

Would you let your child play with a transgender doll? Who is pushing a transgender doll to your children? Elena Rodriguez sits in for hostess Johnnette Benkovic to talk to Sue Brinkmann, staff researcher and journalist at www.womenofgrace.com Sue reports on the news stories of the week, including children’s entertainment giant going gay. Listener Vernon insists you shouldn’t be watching movies or supporting them if they are wrong. Caller Christina says a child acting as the opposite sex is no different than that child wanting to be a dog, so would you treat that child like a dog? Jennifer calls my brother-in-law is gay and I have a 3-year-old boy. When my son grows up, how can I explain my brother-in-laws homosexuality? Listener Charles has been in the military and wonders why the liberals are pushing the homosexual agenda. Bob calls to share he would like to go around restrooms and put up “XY” and “XX” stickers to remind people what science says about our gender.

Do you have dirt on your forehead? If you got that question today, on Ash Wednesday, what did you respond? Elena Rodríguez sits in for hostess Johnnette Benkovic to welcome Sue Brinkmann, staff researcher and journalist at www.womenofgrace.com and also a member of the Third Order Discalced Carmelites as they talk about Ash Wednesday, the meaning and history behind Ash Wednesday and how to jumpstart your Lent. Sue explains why fasting and penance to what can get your out-of-whack-life back to “whack.” You’ll get a kick out of that. Deacon John calls to empower us by reflecting how God created us to be happy and that’s why sin is so serious… because we put division between us and God. Listener Michelle is doing the Daniel fast for the next 40 days. Caller Kelly’s son is 18 and now asking why he has to fast so she is looking for explanations. Tune in to EWTN Radio’s “Women of Grace.”

Johnnette reads from the book of Sirach, to prepare us for Lent. Caller Linda in Colorado asks for prayers for her son having legal problems. Caller David wants a novena to help him fight against the occult and witchcraft.

A teen magazine suggests gifts for teens as they recover from undergoing an abortion, but one courageous teen raises her voice and smacks down their irony. That comes up later. Elena Rodríguez sits in with www.womenofgrace.com journalist Sue Brinkmann who reports on the news of the week. “Jane Roe”—of the “Roe v. Wade” case that legalized abortion in the U.S.—dies at age 69. The U.S. House of Representatives overrules the Planned Parenthood regulation. Listeners chime in with their witness, like smiling at an abortion supporter and how that smiled changed the whole tone of what would otherwise be a very conflictive conversation. Could funding for Planned Parenthood go only to help with healthcare for poor women, instead of funding abortion? Listen to Sue Brinkmann answer these and other questions and comments on EWTN Radio’s “Women of Grace.”

Do you have a hymn stuck in your head? Do you live your life through hymns, with hymns and in hymns? Hostess Johnnette Benkovic welcomes guest Mike Aquilina, Church historian and author of the book “How the Choir Converted the World.” Together, they share the most interesting details about how music is one of the most powerful ways to transmit information and feelings… going all the way back into the early Old Testament. Caller Gary asks Mike Aquilina how he first got interested in the role that music played in the beginnings of evangelization. Listener Yolanda shares about how important it is to pay attention to lyrics. Tune in to EWTN Radio’s “Women of Grace.”

Can you keep a secret? Johnnette Benkovic shares an intriguing Divine Mercy moment as it happened with her own Mom. Oh, wow… You have to hear it directly from Johnnette. Johnnette Benkovic brings you a special TV and Radio simulcast of “Women of Grace” to talk about the Secret of God’s Infinitude of Mercy. Johnnette’s guest is fascinated by secrets and he has written a trilogy of books about them. Vinny Flynn’s most recent book is the “Seven Secrets of Diving Mercy.” Johnnette asks him what is the greatest of all secrets. Don’t miss Vinny’s answer. Carols calls in because her son committed suicide. Is there any chance he might have had that final grace? Johnnette’s own witness will well up your eyes. Caller Seth is discerning if he moves his family to start a new job. How can Seth be sure he is following God’s will and not his own? Get some pen and paper ready so you can jot down the Ignatian method of discernment. One day, Lynn thought she should pray for whoever was dying that day. She did. Little did she know her own daughter would commit suicide that same day. She calls to share her story and encourage Carol. Carmella has been praying all her life for her 59-year-old daughter, but how come it seems God hasn’t answered her maternal prayers? Tune in to this special “Women of Grace” on EWTN Radio.

A teen magazine suggests gifts for teens as they recover from undergoing an abortion, but one courageous teen raises her voice and smacks down their irony. That comes up later. Elena Rodríguez sits in with www.womenofgrace.com journalist Sue Brinkmann who reports on the news of the week. “Jane Roe”—of the “Roe v. Wade” case that legalized abortion in the U.S.—dies at age 69. The U.S. House of Representatives overrules the Planned Parenthood regulation. Listeners chime in with their witness, like smiling at an abortion supporter and how that smiled changed the whole tone of what would otherwise be a very conflictive conversation. Could funding for Planned Parenthood go only to help with healthcare for poor women, instead of funding abortion? Listen to Sue Brinkmann answer these and other questions and comments on EWTN Radio’s “Women of Grace.”

What does it mean to be a human being… and to be a man? When this definition gets skewed, society crumbles. What is twisting the definition of manhood? How can you protect your loved ones from this diabolical distraction? Hostess Johnnette Benkovic welcomes guest Jared Zimmerer, author of the book “Man Up! Becoming the New Catholic Renaissance Man,” and founder of “Strength for the Kingdom,” a ministry promoting men’s growth in virtue. Viewer Ken says a lot of men have lost hope about their manhood and he wants to know why this has happened. There are lessons a father must teach his son and his daughter—and those are lessons a mother just can’t teach. What are those lessons and how should a man teach his children? Carmela wants to teach her boys to be men. What can she do if there is no father in the house? Johnnette and Jared talk about disciplining the body in order to control the will. David asks how can he be a better husband. Listen to this revealing response rotating around the concept of denying yourself. Christie doesn’t feel particularly feminine. How can she find her true identity. Make sure you have pen and paper ready because this show will offer plenty of resources. EWTN Radio brings you “Women of Grace.”