Listen to program #09-43 (October 19, 2009) (Help)

iTunes | Windows Media |   |  RSS

Listen to archived programs

Highlights from this episode of American Catholic Radio include:

Patricia Gallagher talks about the experience of her husband trying to commit suicide and how it affected her family. They eventually were able to reach and help others who were struggling with anxiety, depression and attempted suicide by writing a book about what they all went through.

Father Hilarion Kistner responds to questions: Do the numbers seven and four have a special significance in the Bible? Are there limits to God's promise to give us whatever we ask in Jesus' name? Why does Ezekiel tell us that Pharaoh was laid to rest among the uncircumcised?

This program’s Minute Meditation is from "The Yellow Line" read by Ursuline Sister Bridget Haase from her book Well Lived: Stories of Wisdom and Wonder. For more from Sr. Bridget visit her website wisdomwonder.com [#11]

Greg and Jennifer Willits, hosts of their own talk radio show called The Catholics Next Door. They tackle the question, "What are the pros and cons of working with your spouse?"

Franciscan Father Jim Van Vurst, OFM has worked as a friar for over 40 years has been in education, administration and pastoral ministry in healthcare settings. He has been a part of our evangelization team at St. Anthony Messenger Press for the past several years. He currently serves as spiritual advisor to communities of Poor Clare Franciscan sisters in North America, and is involved in retreats, recollection days and spiritual direction. From his background in psychology and pastoral counseling, Father Jim speaks with producer John Feister about the topic of suicide and mental illness