Hard to believe I have been doing a podcast for longer than a month already, but here is Episode 5–“God’s Will vs Our Will.” Hope you find the podcast to be a helpful tool and resource for you on the journey, and please reach out if there is a particular question or topic you would like me to address in future podcasts!
Yearly Archives: 2019
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Recently, I came across the Holy Art website that sells small devotional statues, and I was prompted to get a this small statue of the Sacred Heart of Jesus. This statue now sits just above my writing space and I have found it to be of great inspiration as well as encouragement. How you might ask? The inspiration is rooted in the beauty of the small statue itself. It is evident that great attention to detail was taken as it was hand-painted in a variety of colors, and the hand reaching out to me inspires me to do my best […]
Happy Feast of All Saints! I so enjoy this time of the Church’s Liturgical year when our focus is upon the why we strive to live lives like Jesus. Lives full of truth, goodness and beauty. And what’s that “why”? That everything we do in this life–all our thoughts, words and actions–are to be focused upon seeking to become holier. Seeking to be more like Christ with each passing day so that we will be prepared to spend eternity with Him when our time on this earth passes. Yet the journey towards holiness is challenging. We have to strive for […]
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How many of us talk about writing a book? Well, statistics show that 4 out of every 5 Americans desire to write a book. But how many of us actually do it? The reality is that 99% don’t. And THAT reality, from any perspective, flat out SUCKS. But for me, a person who knows the power of story, and how profoundly people are transformed because of the one another’s stories, these statistics literally break my heart. So that is why I was thrilled to connect with the publishing group, Author Academy Elite (AAE). AAE is not a traditional publisher, but […]
Latest episode of my podcast for your listening pleasure. Enjoy! https://anchor.fm/sayyestoholiness/episodes/Say-Yes-to-Holiness-Podcast-2-e7s040
Hey, Everyone! I am SO excited to announce that the Say Yes to Holiness podcast has launched! With all of the new integrative apps out there, doing things like podcasts is even easier for non-tech folks like myself, so no more excuses! Check out the result and would love to know what you think! https://anchor.fm/sayyestoholiness/episodes/Say-Yes-to-Holiness-Inaugural-Podcast-e7mfa6
October 4th marks the Memorial of St Francis of Assisi in the liturgical year of the Roman Catholic Church. On that day, we remember St Francis’ example of holiness as he struggled to become a sign and witness of Christ’s love and mercy in the world. When most people think about St Francis, they usually will consider his poverty of life, or his love and appreciation for the grandeur and beauty of creation. Or perhaps they know of Francis’ efforts to bring attention to Christ’s humility in the Incarnation which resulted in the now familiar Nativity scene, or in his […]
One of the most difficult challenges in the spiritual life is to continuously press ahead on the journey. To have an attitude similar to that expressed by Admiral David Farragut when he ordered, “Damn the torpedos, full speed ahead!” in the face of apparent disaster. Because making progress in the spiritual life is warfare. And the consequences of this war in which we are engaged has the highest of stakes–eternal life or death. However, there are two BIG challenges to forging ahead: 1)our human tendency to seek situations where we feel “comfortable,” and 2) to fail to use the weapons […]
For your inspiration and encouragement on the journey towards holiness, here is… Say Yes to Holiness Newsletter #25 Greetings, my Fellow Pilgrims on the Way! Food for the Head“There are some who desire knowledge merely for its own sake; and that is shameful curiosity. And there are others who desire to know, in order that they may themselves be known; and that is vanity, disgraceful too. Others again, desire knowledge in order to acquire money or preferment by it; that too is a discreditable quest. But there are also some who desire knowledge, that they may build up the souls […]