One of the great blessings of Catholic radio is its ability to have a significant impact in the lives of those who listen and, as a program provider for EWTN Global Catholic Radio, I have the opportunity to experience this often.

Take this past Monday’s program for example. At the beginning of the program I shared a little about the difference between good fear and morbid fear and the virtue of trust. Apparently, it struck a chord with a lot of our listeners. Following is one email we received. What touched my heart about this woman’s experience is that she began to see God making a difference in her life almost immediately.

When you have finished reading the piece you can find additional information about the topic by listening to the podcast of our program (go to the website www.womenofgrace.com) or you can read my post dated 04/28/09.

May God bless you and meet your deepest need!

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Father Edmund Sylvia, C.S.C. and I are at EWTN producing the next ten programs for The Abundant Life. They are slated to air this Fall. It has been a dynamic week filled with great guests and great topics. Here is an overview:

Widowhood: Challenge and Grace, Guest: Ronda Chervin, Ph.D.

The Cross in Our Lives: Living in Hope and Confidence, Guests: Linda Santo (mother of Little Audrey Santo), Lisa Valianti O’Brien

Our Lady, Our Mother, Guest: Michael Shea

Angels: Our Spiritual Friends, Guest: Mike Aquilina

Socialism: Threat to Freedom, Guest: Samuel Gregg

The Spiritual Battle: Round II, Guests: John LaBriola, Father Tom Euteneuer

Lay Apostolates in Mission: Guests, Bobbi and Dan Vaughan, Pete Truax, Monsignor Matthew Odong

The Defense of Traditional Marriage, Guests: Paul Rondeau, Mary Jo Anderson, Father Tom Euteneuer

Divorced and Catholic: What is One to Do?, Guests: Lisa Duffy, Vince Frese

Confirmation: Call to Knighthood: Guest, Thomas K. Sullivan

As you can see, we have a diverse group of shows and a diverse group of guests. Please keep us in your prayers as we continue to move through the week.

I am pleased to announce a brand new service offered through Women of Grace® and Living His Life Abundantly® called Grace Alerts. We are committed to bringing you important and relevant information that can help you live your faith in our day and time, and these “alerts” will help to do just that. Grace Alerts will inform you of video presentations available to view free of charge on our website.  Read the rest…