Today on Kresta - June 14, 2010

Talking about the "things that matter most" on June 14

4:00 – God Has GREAT Plans for You! :A Guide to Help Clarify Your Calling and Increase Your Happiness
One afternoon the following insight changed Joe Tabers’ life forever, and it can change your life as well! - You were created to do great things; to make a difference in this world. Only you have your unique combination of experiences, skills, talents and gifts. How you choose to use these to best serve God and to benefit other people, will directly determine your level of happiness, and your personal success. Yes, you are here to make a difference! He is here to help you, a family member or a friend determine what type of work, vocation, or calling God may be drawing you toward a calling that you can remain passionate about for the rest of your life!

4:40 - Homecoming: Healing From Abuse
T. Pitt Green is the pseudonym of a clergy sex abuse survivor who currently lives in the Diocese of Arlington, VA and works with the Diocese’s Victim Assistance Program. Sexual abuse by clergy is not to be taken lightly and the scars linger long after; but in this instance, this survivor shows her journey to peace as a continuing member of the Church. She is here to discuss her faith – in the face of the greatest of betrayals.

5:00 – 500 “Stories From the Heart”
"Stories from the Heart" is a daily radio program which features Catholic inspirational stories. The stories are uplifting, bringing the heart and soul closer to God. They are listened to by children and adults alike. The stories span the late 1800's to the present day and host Sandra McDevitt says her listeners tell her Kleenex tissues are necessary when listening to many of the stories! Next week Sandra will be recording her 500th program, and we take time today to honor her and discuss the impact of the program.

5:20 – 10 Books Every Conservative Must Read: Plus Four Not to Miss and One Impostor
Following up his 10 Books That Screwed Up the World, author Benjamin Wiker brings you 10 Books Every Conservative Must Read: Plus Four Not to Miss and One Impostor. Offering a guide to some of the most important literary works of our time, Wiker turns his discerning eye from the great texts that have done so much damage to Western Civilization to the great texts that could help rebuild it. He features a range of works from classics such as Democracy in America and The Federalist and Anti-Federalist Papers, to more "pop" classics like Sense and Sensibility and The Tempest. Through these works, Wiker reveals some of the most important lessons for our time.