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Catholic Mom and keeping Christ in Christmas. On this special edition of our show, on the day after Christmas, hostess Johnnette Benkovic talks to guest Lisa Hendey, founder of www.CatholicMom.com . Lisa shares how she helped her husband come back to the faith and what worked for her might work for you or a loved one. It’s hope and Christmas is hope. How do we pray and remain steadfast when someone close to us is so far away from the faith? Listener Marianna asks is struggling to live out the Gospel… At Mass, she ponders on the Word and sheds tears so how does she take the Gospel with her after Mass and experience His constant presence? How do you exercise the grace of “yes?” It’s a festive edition of “Women of Grace,” right here on EWTN Radio.

As we approach Christmas, Johnnette shares a story of a Christmas Day dinner disaster. She learned much about humility that day. Listener Mitch wants to know what it takes for God’s heart to be hardened to us. Johnnette has good news for him! Christine in Dallas meditates on Mary like a monstrance, which brings her closer to Our Lady. It’s a powerful edition of “Women of Grace,” right here on EWTN Radio.

Want to be “full of God?” Hostess Johnnette Benkovic explains why God inhabits the praises of his people—so when you praise God, you are full of God. It’s a powerful edition of “Women of Grace,” right here on EWTN Radio. Listener Yadi explains the exchange of Christmas gifts is not on Christmas day but rather on Epiphany. Caller Berta points out no Magnificat prayer you’ve ever said is lost… and when you find out how she came to realize that, you might have goose bumps. Jim calls in to ask for help in getting his faith back, after being in a cult that drove him crazy. Caller Mark shares a Polish Christmas tradition that will put a smile on your face—it did on Johnnette! Serious reflections and warm remembrances await you here on EWTN Radio’s “Women of Grace.”

What do the Advent colors mean? In addition to answering this and other listener questions, hostess Johnnette Benkovic shares some of her own Christmas traditions and welcomes listeners’ special traditions, as well. What do I do if I’m afraid to face adult life and spend all day in my room? Please pray for me specifically to get married… I don’t like people who tell me single life is a vocation. Listen to EWTN Radio’s “Women of Grace.”

God wants to restore you and renew you. How do you open yourself to God’s recuperative grace? Hostess Johnnette Benkovic draws a reflection on how to grow in grace even when you are going through interior suffering. Listener Rudi says a close member of the family got into a homosexual union. Another listener feels the more she prays, the farther away she falls from Christ and the harder life gets. Angela asks what to do now that she found out cohabitation is a sin, especially since she received Holy Communion. How do you work it out after adultery? Tune in to EWTN Radio'a "Women of Grace."

Looking for the right road? Hostess Johnnette Benkovic explains how Our Most Blessed Mother is “the way to the Way,” by taking us to her Son, Our Lord Jesus Christ. Caller Mary asks how do you consecrate yourself to Mary? Listener Timoteo asks is some martial arts might be in disagreement with Catholic Church teaching. For these and other answers, tune in to EWTN Radio’s “Women of Grace.”

Your life will never be the same, once you realize the gift that you have. You have to be open to receive that gift—and make room for it, getting rid of what’s in the way. God so loved you that He sent His only Son to save you. That’s why we give gifts in Christmas—because we remember the gift God gave us: of his only Son. Hostess Johnnette Benkovic explains what great gifts God has for us and she takes listener questions like: Scripture says “to God give all glory,” but He also says He will restore our glory… so if we have glory, will we be taking away from God, to whom all glory should go? Caller Kathy found a medal and wait until you hear her glory story. Listen to Johnnette Benkovic hosting EWTN Radio’s “Women of Grace.”

Doomed HHS rule prohibits defunding of Planned Parenthood. Study shows abortion clinics bring on a public health crisis. Manager defends Christmas music at his restaurant. Best Buy employees show the true spirit of Christmas. Texas Attorney General scolds school on Christmas stance. Elena Rodriguez sits in for hostess Johnnette Benkovic to talk to guest Sue Brinkmann, staff researcher and journalist at www.womenofgrace.com, who reports on the news of the week and answers questions like: How can I bring Christmas to my neighbors who are non-believers? Tune in to EWTN Radio’s “Women of Grace.”

I tried the consecration to Mary but I still feel I’m taking away from Jesus, says caller Sylvia. Listener Erika wonders if she should push her husband to go to Holy Mass with her—even if he complains about going? Caller Karen asks if she is to stay with her husband even though her husband doesn’t know how to lead like a father, has damaged her and doesn’t treat her children right? On this meaningful feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe, hostess Johnnette Benkovic consecrates “Women of Grace” to Our Most Blessed Mother under the title of Guadalupe and shares explanations, logical deductions and reflections with listeners and with you. Listen to EWTN Radio’s “Women of Grace.”

Don’t miss this "Highlight of the Week, on 'Women of Grace'." Caller Kathy tells us how praying through Mary actually helped save her sister’s life. That comes up in the second half. First: caller Suzanne shares what Our Most Blessed Mother has done in her life. You will enjoy this remarkable witness. Listener Sylvia asks about the scapular and what is the Church’s view on it. Caller Peggy has an inspiring glory story about the efficacy of prayers. Join hostess Johnnette Benkovic in a conversation to simplify and amplify your life on grace right here, on EWTN Radio’s “Women of Grace.”