Author · Speaker · Spiritual Mentor
You were made
to become a saint.
Christina Semmens inspires, encourages, and accompanies Catholics on the journey toward holiness — through writing, coaching, and spiritual mentorship.
30+ Years in Catholic Ministry • Certified Spiritual Mentor • Certified MCODE Practitioner • Say Yes to Holiness Podcast • Author & Speaker
Ready to say yes to the life
God created you for?
Whether you’re seeking deeper prayer, spiritual direction, leadership formation, or simply want to grow in virtue — you’re in the right place. Christina walks with you wherever you are on the journey.
Find your path forward
Listen & Learn
Explore the Say Yes to Holiness podcast, blog, and free spiritual resources to feed your head, heart, hands, and feet on the journey.
Read & Go Deeper
Discover Christina’s four books — spiritual formation, Catholic leadership, and historical fiction for young readers — plus two free Substacks.
Work With Christina
1:1 coaching, spiritual mentorship, group programs, and speaking — personalized accompaniment to help you become who God created you to be.
Words to accompany you on the journey
From spiritual formation for everyday Catholics, to parish leadership for ministry leaders, to historical adventure for young readers — Christina writes to inspire, equip, and accompany.
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Food for the head, heart,
hands, and feet
Weekly episodes to inspire, encourage, and accompany you in embracing the life God created you for. Also available on YouTube.
Say Yes to Holiness
Weekly reflections, resources, and encouragement for Catholics on the journey toward holiness — rooted in the liturgical calendar and everyday Catholic life.
Catholic Leadership Puzzle
Christina's writing on Catholic leadership formation, parish renewal, and evangelization strategy — the Substack that inspired the new book.
Accompaniment for the whole person
1:1 Coaching & Mentorship
Personalized spiritual and human formation — wherever you are on the journey. Sessions focused on prayer, virtue, discernment, leadership, and your Plan of Life.
Speaking & Retreats
Christina speaks at parishes, diocesan events, retreats, and conferences on evangelization, discipleship, leadership, and the intersection of faith and popular culture.
Lives transformed on the journey
“Thank you, Christina…you have shown those of us who have taken the opportunity to attend how to deepen our faith with the most simple, yet profound ways to attain it. With your fast knowledge and pastoral guidance you have given us the abilities to acknowledge and assess our strengths and weaknesses…”
“Christina’s blend of coaching, mentoring, and spiritual guidance deeply impacted me as a corporate professional, wife, and mother-of-five. It was exactly what I needed during a challenging time. Christina’s approach goes to the next level of effectiveness because of the deep spiritual wisdom she brings to support the whole person…”
“Christina reminds us that becoming holy is a beautiful life-long process of allowing Jesus to be formed within each and every one of us…Christina offers us concrete steps, not abstract ideas, to help us become holier people and enjoy the abundant life that God has in store for all of us who are willing to “Say Yes!”
Resources for the journey
Use this guide to help you in assessing the current state of your spiritual life in relation to the four steps necessary for growing in holiness.
Use this guide to prepare for the sacrament of Reconciliation and call to mind your sins.
Your rule of life-your path to holiness through a balanced spiritual life–is lived by following a “Plan of Life”.