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What does the Church teach about reacting to adversity and helping others react to adversity according to a balanced Catholic response? Hostess Johnnette Benkovic welcomes Fr. Wade Menezes of the "Fathers of Mercy" to talk about the Catholic response to an unexpected result in presidential elections. They welcome insights and questions from listeners. Tune in to EWTN Radio's "Women of Grace."

How do you minister to others gracefully in recovering from the presidential elections? Hostess Johnnette Benkovic starts the show with an invigorating reflection on the power of Catholic radio and the possibility of starting a Catholic Radio station in your area. She then answers several inquiries from listeners regarding reaction and response to the results of the elections. Also: how do you handle abuse from your boyfriend, in front of your children? Listen, here, to EWTN Radio’s “Women of Grace.”

The program today emanated from the 2016 Catholic Radio Conference in Birmingham, Alabama. Johnnette discussed the presidential elections and our Catholic response. Her guest was Father Wade Menezes of the “Fathers of Mercy.” First, a caller from Ohio said that voters didn’t turn out because they thought Hillary would win in a landslide. A caller from Nova Scotia, Canada said that Donald Trump scares her. There was also a Deacon in the church who called from Florida who asked that if President Elect Trump repeals the Johnson Amendment, would EWTN be more “free” to discuss certain things? Find out how Johnnette answered along with Father Wade by listening to this particular Women of Grace program.

Do you believe in divine intervention? Hostess Johnnette Benkovic receives calls from listeners sharing their witness stories in regards with the results of the presidential elections in the United States. Jody calls to share his testimony, which will be sure to light up your day. You may need to keep a tissue handy. Listener Lillian imagines a scenario if Planned Parenthood closes. Meddie witnesses as to how someone changed her mind, while praying in front of a Planned Parenthood facility. Caller Anne has been pro-choice and very liberal for twenty years, but this election has brought about a huge conversion for her. Find out what caused this conversion, right here, on EWTN Radio’s “Women of Grace.”

How do I handle lovingly if my husband and I do not agree on the candidate for whom we voted and I feel it’s going to cause conflict between us? That is what caller Crystal is asking. Hostess Johnnette Benkovic shares pertinent words of wisdom. These words should be up on neon lights! Listener Janet asks what is she doesn’t want to vote? Dave calls in to say we should pray women don’t vote. Listener Jamie wonders, other than life principles, on what else should we focus? Listen, here, to EWTN Radio’s “Women of Grace.”

The callers today included one from Connecticut that was lamenting to Johnnette that her family has turned away from the church and that her husband has been receiving Holy Communion without the benefit of the sacrament of Reconciliation. Tune in and hear Johnnette's comments. Another caller talked about a billboard that invited people to view a certain website that dealt with the occult and touted some very unflattering things about the Catholic church. Find out which website and what Johnnette had to say about this by tuning into today's Women of Grace program.

First, Johnnette profusely thanked our many affiliates for spreading the "good news." She also talked about Catholic social teaching. Johnnette took a call from Kansas from a person who requested prayers for his friend Paige's mother who recently passed on. Another caller from Houston wanted to know the difference between evil and bad behavior. Johnnette took a text requesting prayers for his wife who is pregnant and has had four miscarriages.

During today's program, Johnnette took a call from Kansas. A lady proclaimed that she'd been away from the Catholic church for over 10 years and needed her advice. Johnnette also answered a text from a person who wanted to know what prayers should be said at a grave-site? Tune into today's program and hear what answers Johnnette provided.

Today, Johnnette spoke of the solemnity of the Saints and asked her audience to name their favorite Saint. She took two texts from Texas, one declared that her daughter dressed as her favorite Saint today, Mother Mary. The other text asked Johnnette for prayers for her family and for her marriage. One caller from California lamented about the shortages of priests and deacons on reservations across the United States. Johnnette talked about the fact that more missionaries are also needed on the reservations.

Today, Johnnette began her program by speaking about her trip to San Antonio, Texas then took a call from Dallas. This person wanted to ask for her advice regarding a disrespectful husband and her three sons. Johnnette then spoke about the occult and Halloween, she also took a call from Minnesota regarding a supervisor who constantly speaks to this caller in a very degrading and condescending manner. She asked for Johnnette's advise. Tune into this episode of WOG and find out what Johnnette asked these callers to do.