Women of Grace, Radio

What gifts of the Holy Spirit do you experience in your daily life? Hostess Johnnette Benkovic meditates upon the gifts of the Holy Spirit, how we should open up ourselves to these gifts and how they help us grow in our life of grace. Johnnette welcomes listener questions, including Ellen’s who calls in to ask for prayers and Joe who shares a reflection about discerning gifts. Listen, here, to EWTN Radio’s “Women of Grace.”

How can my husband and I overcome sex addiction? What may I do with perverted ads during a televised football game? Hostess Johnnette Benkovic welcomes listeners’ questions and provides an analysis that leads to a solution in accordance with growing closer to God in your life of grace. She begins the show with a reflection on the ten bridesmaids who had oil in their lamps versus those who didn’t. Which one are you? How do make sure you have enough oil in your lamp? How can I join the Catholic Church? Listen to EWTN Radio’s “Women of Grace.”

If you could do one thing to improve the life of a teenage girl, would you do it? On this special “Women of Grace” show, hostess Johnnette Benkovic welcomes some the women behind the Young Women of Grace “Embrace Your Femininity” Study Program. Make sure to stay tuned, because Johnnette will have a surprise for you during the second half of the show. Co-developers Mary Dillenback and Sue Jacobsen join Johnnette to share this proven method for helping your daughter, granddaughter, niece or student come to realize the gift of her femininity and the beautiful reality of who she is, in the eyes of God. Have pen and paper ready, because the resources on these show can guide you through developing this powerful vision to simplify and amplify the life of grace for young women and actually, for older women as well. All three of them—Johnnette, Mary and Sue are professional educators and have put their heads, hearts and souls together to use their years of experience to benefit young women. And it’s time for the surprise. Sue Jacobsen is at the parish of St. Maximilian Kolbe in Marmora, NJ and she’s facilitating a “Women of Grace Foundational Study,” for adult women, college-aged and older. Sue lets us talk to three of the women who are participating on this 5th week of their foundational study. Dot Nagle talks about how this study has changed her life. Then Theresa Martin-Lawn hops on to share how this study has filled in particular nooks and crannies of her spirituality that were lacking development. Next, Lori Citsay shares her witness as the spiritual mother of this cheerful group of ladies. She had something that made her do a 180 in her spiritual life and she tells us all about it. Go deep! Be spirit-savvy and change the life of a young lady. We tell you how right here, on EWTN Radio’s “Women of Grace.”

A young woman with a disfiguring condition promotes beauty after bullies harass her and wish death upon her. That comes up later. First, we bring you the good news of the birth of Johnnette’s youngest granddaughter. Elena Rodriguez sits in for hostess Johnnette Benkovic to talk to staff researcher and journalist at www.womenofgrace.com, Sue Brinkmann. Sue reports on all activities available to celebrate this year’s March For Life in Washington, DC. Caller Mary suggests to wear pink at the March for Life to raise awareness abortion hurts women. Sue also reports on a young woman with Down Syndrome who starts her very own business and Sue also brings us the inspiring story about saving Baby Ryan. Listener Antoinette asks for prayers for her little grandson Noah, with bone disease so severe, his bones are breaking. Caller Julia asks for prayers for her daughter, trapped by drugs and alcohol. Tune in to EWTN Radio’s “Women of Grace.”

Johnnette starts the show with a powerful reflection on what kind of virtues are you displaying? If you are single, are those the virtues of someone who would be a good spouse in the future? These questions will shake you and will help improve yourself. Listener Angela underlines the importance of praying the Holy Rosary for the unborn. Joanne asks Johnnette for a good book to read about sacramental marriage. Johnnette recommends “Men, Women and the Mystery of Love,” by Dr. Edward Sri. Tony says his parish is offering early morning prayer and yoga to start the day refreshed and with God. Is Yoga okay, since his parish is offering it? Tony is also confused about gender disorder and would like to understand it better. Listen here to EWTN Radio’s “Women of Grace.”

Do you have any New Year resolutions? Why should you have them? What should those resolutions be to really improve your life? How do you stick to them? Find out all about the origin of resolutions. Hostess Johnnette Benkovic, honoring her professional background as an English teacher, brings us very interesting facts about the history of celebrating the New Year and she looks at the etymological origin of the word “resolution.” You will laugh and learn during this hour. But wait, there’s more. Johnnette weaves in a tie into our spiritual life and here is where you want to have pen and paper ready… and your Bible. What relationship is there between eating comfort food and your soul? You’ll be surprised. You will also see all the ways to draw inspiration from the Old and New Testament as you improve your old life, this New Year. This is our way, here at EWTN Radio, of wishing you a blessed New Year by bringing you this special show of “Women of Grace.”

Caller Natalie shares an amazing story of her son’s recovery from alcoholism. What he say will simply stun you. That comes up in the second half. Hostess Johnnette Benkovic welcomes listener questions and glory stories. Irene is listening and asks if it’s okay to buy sacred items from non-Catholic stores. Eddie asks how long does it take to heal mother and father wounds. Caller Dave shares a blessing from 2016, as he recovers from knee surgery with complications. Listener Jackie lost her baby brother in a fatal car accident and she raised him, so how can she heal when it seems the pain is unbearable. A very heartfelt “Women of Grace” Radio show is awaiting you here, coming from EWTN Radio.

My son and husband died recently so what advice do you have for me when the grief becomes too heavy to bear, asks listener Natasha. Caller Alex wants to know how to prepare to meet for a spiritual director. Scott asks how do you reconcile being “black-and-white” when it comes to faith matters, versus other people who want you to have gray areas, without feeling guilty or being bitter? Hostess Johnnette Benkovic opens the show with lovely reflections about Christmas Carols in this on-going Christmas season and welcomes these and other listener questions. Tune in, right here, to EWTN Radio’s “Women of Grace,”

Carols and great suffering in your heart… can these go together? Hostess Johnnette Benkovic welcomes listeners’ reflections on their favorite Carols to celebrate this on-going Christmas season. Listeners share how the grace of God has carried them through the loss of a father, divorce and other great sufferings and Johnnette provides a fresh look at these heavy burdens and how to draw good from the bad in a movement of grace. This show might just be what you need to lift some of that pain in your heart.

Caller Claire calls in to witness about the marital vow “through sickness and health.” Hostess Johnnette Benkovic reflects with Claire about how sticking to the vow is a struggle but how it is also very empowering when you put it to the test and you are perseverant. So, where do you get the strength to be perseverant? Listen and find out. Heidi wants advice for a sister who has 5 kids—but she always wanted to be a nun. Listen for Johnnette’s answer because she goes deep into analyzing a possible solution, as well as the possible origin for Heidi’s sister’s dichotomy. You may be surprised to find out Johnnette’s analysis may appeal to some area of your life or the life of someone you love. Joe shares his witness overcoming alcoholism and he mentions some resources with which you may not be familiar. Leslie can identify so well with Heidi’s sister and she’s gone through the same struggle. Johnnette points out the role of Our Blessed Lady untying the knot of Eve’s disobedience with perfect obedience and points out Leslie’s courage and willingness in seeking help and following advice. Ken calls in from Australia with a powerful witness about the resilience of prayer and a call to arms to his fellow brothers out there—all men listening—to see prayer as a weapon against the powers of hell. Listen and be encouraged, right here on EWTN Radio’s “Women of Grace.”