Program: #4813
Topic: Call
First Broadcast of Sunday, January 16, 2004
WTTW Channel 11 Chicago (PBS)
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Spiritual Journey Segment

 
God used Judy Dioszegi’s recovery from a long illness to call her to create beauty in sacred spaces.

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Sermon Segment

 
What if you hear God’s call and circumstances of culture and prejudice prevent you from answering? Dr. Renita Weems, ordained in the African Church and Professor of Humanities at Spelman College in Atlanta, Georgia, wonders what might have happened to the Church if Mary Magdalane had been chosen by the disciples to replace the fallen Judas.

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Music Segment


The 30 Good Minutes Chorale sings “We Worship You, God,” music by J. Michael Haydn and words by Robert Grant. Performed at St. James Episcopal Cathedral in Chicago.

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Reflection Segment

 
Rabbi and author, Karyn Kedar shares a personal reflection about calling. She says, “Close your eyes to cynicism, listen to the still, small voice, to the whispers that stir within your soul and you will be summoned to the very purpose of your life.”

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