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He’s one of Catholicism’s most venerated figures. Today, Jim and Joy explore the blessing from God that is St. Francis of Assisi, and take your calls and emails about the impact he’s had on the Church and our lives.

Theresa and Peter Martin testify to the personal impact Pope St. John Paul II’s teachings had on their marriage, and they highlight their apostolate, whose mission is to bring his Rule of Married life to the world.

The writings of Pope St. John Paul II about marriage have had a tremendous impact on the Church. Theresa and Peter Martin explain the significance of his thoughtful words, now available in English for the first time.

On their weekly call-in show, Jim and Joy explore the topic of marriage and family organizations that strengthen everyday people. We welcome your calls and emails.

In his new book, Stephen Gabriel outlines how grandparents play a key role in forming their grandchildren as people. He talks about his own faith journey and the pivotal role that grandchildren have played in his life.

Author Stephen Gabriel discusses what influenced him to write his book on forming grandchildren in the faith, and what practical steps everyday grandparents can take to deepen their relationship with their grandkids.

Today’s topic focuses on educating and forming our grandchildren, and how to work with our sons and daughters to build a healthy and loving faith life for the generations to come. Jim and Joy take your calls and emails.

Jim and Joy welcome EWTN VP of Theology, Colin Donovan. He discusses his recent appointment to the Pontifical International Marian Academy, and explains how Marian theology shapes the faith life for all Catholics.

Today’s guest, author Kate Sydnor, believes kids need to be exposed to Jesus from a young age. In her new book, she describes how that exposure can serve as the basis of a devotional life for children as they grow up.

As a first responder on 9/11, Msgr. Robert Romano saw first-hand the carnage that unfolded that day. He joins Jim and Joy to relate his personal experience, and the lessons we can all learn from tragedies such as this.

Abortion is not just a woman’s issue. Today Greg Mayo, looks at the forgotten victims of this terrible trauma – men. He explains abortion’s impact on those ready to become fathers who lost their precious opportunity.

Greg Mayo has written an important book about the detrimental impact abortion has had on the men in our culture. He joins Jim and Joy to discuss the ways men can heal from the traumatic loss of their parental rights.

Jim and Joy welcome Fr. Wade Menezes from the Fathers of Mercy, an apostolate who’s primary responsibility is preaching parish missions and retreats. He talks about his missionary work and the universal call to holiness.

Visitors to Lourdes find beauty and goodness wherever they turn, and many are healed. Marlene Watkins returns to talk about her apostolate, which is bringing a virtual pilgrimage of the sacred site to the world.

Author Marlene Watkins discusses the history of prayer and healing in Lourdes detailed in her wonderful new book. She talks about the “everyday miracles” and the feasibility of travelling to Lourdes for the disabled.