So, how was your weekend? Mine was actually really great. Interestingly though, my weekend wasn’t filled with all of what I had planned to do . Rather, this last weekend was filled with a bunch of things that I had NOT planned to be doing. For example, I never planned to spend an all-nighter at the ER with our youngest son, nor did I plan on having to take care of a pop-up, last minute work project. In short order, all of MY plans got tossed out the window, and just as I was starting to feel a bit […]
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Gratitude is the doorway into true peace and rest? Seems too simple, doesn’t it? But in this Say Yes to Holiness podcast, Christina shares Food for the Head, Heart, Hands and Feet that speaks to how practicing gratitude is the key that unlocks the door that helps us enter into true peace and rest in the midst of our busy, and far too often, extraordinarily stressful lives. You can check out the episode here: Episode #84–“Gratitude As The Doorway Into True Rest And Peace” In this episode, Christina speaks about: Becoming steadfast in our faith What “praying unceasingly” really means […]
Catholic Book Summaries for Catholic Disciples? Yep. Do you have a HUGE pile of books next to your bed that you are intending to read, but never get around to reading them? Well, you might want to check out this conversation that I recently had with Chris Bartlett, founder of Equipt. What exactly is Equipt? It is a book summary platform that offers summaries of the most relevant books in leadership, Christian formation, and spiritual growth through the lens of Catholic Discipleship. Very simply, it’s Cliffnotes (or Blinkist) for Catholics. But better. “Cliffnotes for Catholics”–1 on 1 Conversation with Chris Bartlett, […]
Perfection is not about being without defect, or to not make a mistake. Rather, perfection is about becoming whole. And when we become whole, we become holy. In this latest episode of the Connections Between Faith and Life series, Christina shares the Prayer of Five Graces from St Alphonsus Liquori and how this prayer can help us seek out the graces that can make us whole, so we can become “perfect like our Heavenly Father is perfect.” Watch here: “The Prayer of Five Graces and Seeking Perfection” In this episode, Christina focuses on: five key graces for growing in the […]
Can my life actually make a difference? Short answer, yes. In this Say Yes to Holiness podcast, Christina shares Food for the Head, Heart, Hands and Feet that discusses how cultivating the virtue of faith actually ensures that our lives make a difference–in ways far beyond any we can imagine. You can check out the episode here: Episode #82–“Can My Life Actually Make A Difference?” In this episode, Christina speaks about: the power of faith the key to God’s heart Where to turn when we are desperate Listen now: Episode #82–“Can My Life Actually Make A Difference?” May this podcast […]
On this feast day of Saint Ignatius of Loyola, in which we also are commemorating the 500th anniversary of his conversion, it is a perfect time for us to turn and reflect upon the life of this saint, especially in how he modeled walking the path of holiness. For the life of Saint Ignatius of Loyola is a profoundly powerful example of how humility can serve as the gateway for living out a life of sanctity. Ignatius, born in 1491, pursued all the pursuits that were commiserate with a young man of his times. He pursued status as a page, […]
The more we practice temperance, the stronger our will becomes. And the stronger our will becomes, the more we will desire the things of God. This is why cultivating and practicing the virtue of temperance is so important. But how might I live out the virtue of temperance? In this latest episode of the Connections Between Faith and Life series, Christina shares ways about how to cultivate and practice temperance each and every day. Watch here: “Living the Virtue of Temperance Each Day” In this episode, Christina focuses on: Identifying areas in which you may need to grow in temperance […]
In this Say Yes to Holiness podcast, Christina shares Food for the Head, Heart, Hands and Feet that focuses upon how we might cultivate the virtue of faith and become more faithful in our day-to-day lives. You can check out the episode here: Episode #81–“Growing Your Faith In The Midst of Life” In this episode, Christina speaks about: Cultivating a faithful habit of mind Being a faithful intercessor for others Growing in faithfulness during day-to-day life Listen now: Episode #81–“Growing Your Faith In The Midst of Life” May this podcast help inspire, encourage and accompany you to continue doing WHATEVER IT […]
In this Say Yes to Holiness podcast, Christina shares Food for the Head, Heart, Hands and Feet to to assist you in setting aside fear and anxiety to become an abiding place of mercy. You can check out the episode here: Episode #80–“Setting Aside Fear and Anxiety To Become Abiding Places of Mercy” In this episode, Christina speaks about: Jesus’ desire for our hearts to be abiding places of mercy Setting aside fear and anxiety Moving beyond introspection and self-analysis into charitable action Listen now: Episode #80–“Setting Aside Fear and Anxiety To Become Abiding Places of Mercy” May this podcast help […]
Say Yes is a year old today! Yes, it’s hard to believe, but last year, on July 16, 2020, Say Yes: Discovering Purpose, Peace and Abundance in Daily Life was released! This last year has been a memorable one to say the least, and add in a global pandemic, and I don’t think I’ll be forgetting it too soon! But there is LOTS to celebrate as the Say Yes book has launched the Say Yes to Holiness podcast, the Say Yes to Holiness Facebook page and Say Yes to Holiness Facebook group, the Say Yes to Holiness YouTube channel, the […]