Host: Johnnette Benkovic

A mother says her unborn child saved her life. Elena Rodriguez sits in for Johnnette Benkovic to talk to www.womenofgrace.com journalist Sue Brinkmann about the news stories of the week, seen through the lens of Catholic teaching. Caller Claire is wondering if she should try hypnosis to quit smoking.

Nancy received some reiki therapy for her multiple sclerosis. What is the Church’s teaching on reiki? Lisa witnesses to how praying through the intercession of Mary helped her quit smoking. Sam says a teacher at her children’s Catholic school has left the faith and she’s concerned for what the teacher can influence on her kids. Ann has a friend in wicca who is a former Catholic… so what can Ann tell her? Rebecca asks why yoga is against the Catholic Church. Betty wonders if her doctor could have used reiki on her, without her knowing it? Marta is discerning if essential oils for pain and arthritis could have a negative side effect for her soul? Tune in to EWTN Radio’s “Women of Grace.”