First I would like to thank Matthew Warner over at www.fallibleblogma.com for the opportunity to participate in this year’s “Support a Catholic Speaker Month.” I am still quite new to the blogosphere and as such, I am still trying to figure out what in te world I’m doing, and if anyone is actually paying any mind to what I have to say.
But this isn’t supposed to be about me. This is supposed to be about Barbara McGuigan. Faithful listeners of EWTN Radio may recognize her name. She is a host on the “Open Line” call-in show every Tuesday. Anyone who has listened to her call in show knows that she is humble and is gives all glory to God. In addition she has a two hour program every Saturday, “The Good Fight.” This program not only gives the life story of one of the many Saints and Blesseds to be found in the Church, but also highlights the work of a “Future Saint.” This theme in conjunction with the title of the program brings to mind 1 Timothy 6:12:
Fight the good fight of the faith; take hold of the eternal life to which you were called when you made the good confession in the presence of many witnesses.
The inspirational stories of both the canonized saints and the work of people in the Church today can only have a positive effect on any who hear the broadcast. What is more, is that in all of this work, she takes no credit on herself, but gives all glory and honor to God.
In addition to her radio duties, Barbara is the president and CEO of Voices of Virtue International, a lay apostolate dedicated to the Pro-Life movement as well as the cultivation of the virtues and battling of vices. Through Voices of Virtue, Barbara conducts retreats, serves as a keynote speaker, and gives presentations to teens, parents, and teachers.
This little blog barely scratches the surface of the great work for the Lord that Barbara is doing. For more information about Mrs. McGuigan’s amazing work, you can get more information by going to her website, http://www.voicesofvirtue.org or by calling 1-888-496-8880.
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