Hello And Welcome!

Two simple rules that will make your marriage better - and a reminder that it takes two people to make an unhappy OR a happy marriage. Segment Two: Thanks and good-bye for Season One of Hello and Welcome!

If you have ever experienced jealousy and envy, you know it can eat you from the inside out. Learn how to conquer this deadly sin and to be at peace when others have something you lack. Segment Two: Prayer for PRE-beginners - how to get in the prayer habit, even if it seems impossible.

The world of fashion and advertising tells young girls that sexy equals beautiful. That’s a lie you don’t want your daughters to buy.  Segment Two: Miscarriage isn’t a little thing. It’s difficult and traumatic, and for some women, it’s devastating.

Catholics venerate saints but don’t worship them. What’s the difference? Can you explain it to your Protestant friend? Segment Two: The biggest family in the universe - why Catholics pray for the dead - and ways you can pray for your ancestors, even the ones known only to God.

In a world that highly values some kinds of work over others, the job you hold can be a source of shame and embarrassment if you feel it's too lowly. Discover the dignity of every job and how to match your attitude to God's. Segment Two: One young man's small acts of kindness turn into life-changers.

If you want to get rid of credit card debt, just one simple change could help you dig out. You don't need to pay a financial advisor, but you will need to change a few spending habits. Segment Two: Email Inbox - Mom wants her pregnant daughter to place the baby for adoption. 

Your kid's brain isn't grown up yet, but you can reach her if you know how to open the communication door and keep it open. Learn how to best communicate with your adolescent child. Segment Two: Going to Confession 101. A little refresher.

Saint Luke was a physician before he was a Gospel writer. Learn about this fascinating and beloved man and why his two books - the only books of the New Testament written by a Gentile - are so easy to read. Segment Two: Email Inbox - A woman with a shopping habit asks for advice on how to quit.

In times of turmoil, when it seems like the Church is falling apart, leaders are failing, and things look bleak, God is hard at work. In the middle of the storm, He raises up saints. Learn about the life and times of St. Teresa of Avila, Doctor of the Church. Segment Two: Gratitude is not only good for your soul, it's good for your physical health as well. Take these steps to feel gratitude every day.

That strong-willed child might feel like a punishment from God, but he's really a blessing. Learn some tips on how to live with a "boss kid" without going crazy and without crushing that little soul. Segment Two: Email Inbox- A woman whose mother-in-law is always critical.

Insecurity can feel like a curse. You're afraid to speak up, have an opinion, or disagree. Learn how one woman's extreme insecurity led her to become a more confident person and how you can grow in confidence too. Segment Two: St. Joseph shows you everything you need to know about obedience.

St. Francis didn't start out a saint. Every saint has a past but when God offered Francis the opportunity to experience true conversion, he said YES. Have YOU been converted? Segment Two: A mom wants to know if her daughter should take the Pill for acne.

Therese Martin didn't accomplish much in her short life. She entered religious life as a teen and died only a few years later. Yet she has been declared a saint, and a Doctor of the Church. Learn more about Therese and her Little Way, and how you can let Jesus lift you in his arms to heaven. Segment Two: How to respond to scandal in the Church - a little history never hurts.

Father Vincent didn't become a priest because he wanted to be holy or because he wanted to help others. Fr. Vincent wanted to be educated and to have a comfortable life. God had other plans. Learn the fascinating story of St. Vincent DePaul and how he went from being a self-interested priest to a great saint who cared for the poor, the enslaved, and the desperate.

You're human. That means you're tempted to sin. No one is exempt. Learn how temptation can draw you closer to God and ultimately to heaven. Segment Two: When you're down in the dumps, in a bad place, even a really bad place, God is there. Learn how to find God in the darkest times.

Lydia Borja is a three-time survivor of severe postpartum depression and anxiety. Listen as she talks about her experience, her motivation to help other moms, and how to know if you or someone close to you is suffering postpartum depression or anxiety. Lydia is frank and open about her own experience. Segment Two: Fund-raising report for Hello and Welcome!

It is easy to feel like you need more hours in your day. Your life is a rush, your to-do list is packed with tasks you haven't been able to squeeze in. What's the solution? Learn about some tools that can help you slow down your day. Segment Two: Hope for people who lack empathy.

Social media is like fire - it can warm you, or it can burn you to ashes. How much of your day is spent on social media? And how does it make you feel? Learn how to manage social media so that it doesn’t manage you. Segment 2: A listener writes:My mom doesn’t want me to become a nun.

You make decisions every day and probably don't think much about it. But when the huge decisions loom, how do you know if you are following God's will? Take some simple advice from Mother Angelica Segment Two: Your body isn't just a shell that houses your soul. It's an integral part of who you are. Learn how to glorify God in your body.

Do you fight at night, when the kids are in bed because you think they won't hear you? Your kids ARE listening. Should you fight in front of your kids? Learn how to manage arguments so that your kids aren't traumatized. Segment Two: Grandma doesn't like the way her son and his wife are raising the kids.