Author Archives: Grace Girl

About Grace Girl

Brigid Curtis Ayer has worked as a print, radio, and television journalist for over 25 years covering religion and politics.

Frassati- A Saint for the Laity-Following Your Path of Holiness

FAITH IN ACTION: “Finding Frassati” A look into Modern sainthood for young people.

“Finding Frassati” A look into Modern sainthood for young people. –  On this segment of Faith in Action, co-hosts Jim Ganley and Brigid Ayer are joined by author Christine Woharto talk about her new book, Finding Frassati. For more information, the website is www.frassatiusa.org

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A LIFE OF FALSE GUILT

Genesis 49:29-32; 50:15-26 Psalm 105:1-4, 6-7 Matthew 10:24-33
Now that their father was dead, Joseph’s brothers became fearful.” —Genesis 50:15

Joseph’s brothers were fearful, guilt-ridden, and steeped in self-hatred. They flung themselves before Joseph and said: “Let us be your slaves!” (Gn 50:18) After they tried to murder Joseph and finally sold him into slavery, his brothers carried their burden of sin for nearly four decades.

Is there any sin of yours from many years ago that still upsets you? Do you have any sin for which you’ve received forgiveness from God but not from yourself? Have any perversions, especially past sexual sins, warped your self-image? It’s not unusual to be like Joseph’s brothers and spend a lifetime twisted and misshapen by guilt, even false guilt.

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Sworn To Murder- Murder Mystery Reading

SWORN TO MURDER, AUTHOR AND SISTER DIANE CAROLLO – On this segment of Faith in Action, co-hosts Kent Blandford and Brigid Ayer are joined by author and Sister Diane Carollo to talk about the murder mystery book series. Her newest release is Sworn to Murder. For more information, the website is www.sisterdianecarollo.com

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A Millennial in Paradise – Holy Lives for a Modern Age

A Millennial in Paradise – Holy Lives for a Modern Age –  On this segment of Faith in Action, co-hosts Jim Ganley and Brigid Ayer are joined by Michael J. Lichens, Editor of Catholic Exchange, to talk about Carlo Acutis’s life, a modern candidate for sainthood, detailed in the book A Millennial in Paradise. For more information, their website is https://www.sophiainstitute.com/products/item/a-millennial-in-paradise

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The Catholic Revolutionaries Who Established America

On this segment of Faith in Action, co-hosts Jim Ganley and Brigid Ayer are joined by veteran writer-researcher Dan LeRoy to talk about his new book: Liberty’s Lions: The Catholic Revolutionaries Who Established America. For more information, updates on Twitter and Facebook are https://www.facebook.com/SophiaInstitutePress/ and https://twitter.com/SophiaPress  His book is available at https://www.sophiainstitute.com/products/item/libertys-lions

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Go Pray For Me Prayer Campaign Website

GO PRAY FOR ME – On this segment of Catholic Radio Indy’s Faith in Action, co-hosts Jim Ganley and Brigid Ayer are joined by Sheena Lukose, the creator of GoPrayForMe, how it came about and the importance of prayer in the modern age. For more information, their website is https://goprayforme.com/

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Advancing Catholic Social Teaching in the Public Square.

Catholic Vote- Advancing Catholic Social Teaching in the Public Square – On this segment of Faith in Action co-hosts Brigid Ayer and Kent Blandford are joined by John Sherman, Chief Development Officer for Catholic Vote, a Catholic Civic Action group, which is inspired and organized by faithful Catholic laity faithful the magisterium of the Church. To get the LOOP, a publication of Catholic Vote, or more information, the website is www.catholicvote.org

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Is Homeschooling For You?

Homeschooling- Is it for you? – On this episode of Faith In Action, co-hosts Brigid Ayer and Jim Ganley talk with Jen Smith, St. Michael the Archangel parish, Indianapolis, and mother of seven, about her homeschooling experience. She gives her story and tips for other parents who want to explore homeschooling as an option for their kids.

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