Yearly Archives: 2020

126 posts

Be a Saint? Who, Me? Yes, You!–Connections Between Faith and Daily Life YouTube series

Here is the latest addition to the Connections Between Faith and Daily Life series on the Say Yes to Holiness YouTube channel. This week, in the YouTube video ‘Be a Saint? Who, Me? Yes, You!’, Christina shares the seven characteristics that all saints hold in common, and how you, too, can cultivate these characteristics in your life and not only be the saint that God created you to be, but to also embrace the life that God desires for you–a life of purpose, peace and abundance. This topic is also something that Christina has shared about as a talk for […]

The Power of Story for Becoming Saints–Connections Between Faith and Life YouTube Series

Here is the latest addition to the Connections Between Faith and Daily Life series on the Say Yes to Holiness YouTube channel. This week, Christina shares about The Power of Story for Becoming Saints. Story serves an extremely important function in our lives, both individually and collectively, as stories serve as a source of inspiration and encouragement in our lives, especially on the journey towards holiness. This topic was also part of discussion held during the recent Discovering Your Life’s Purpose Masterclass, so make sure to check it out if you want to delve a bit deeper. May this video […]

The Clarity and Focus We Need To Experience Peace–Episode 38 of the Say Yes to Holiness Podcast

Here is the latest Say Yes to Holiness podcast—Episode 38–The Clarity and Focus We Need To Experience Peace In this episode, I am sharing Food for the Head, Heart, Hands and Feet that helps you have the clarity and focus you need so you can experience peace in your daily life. Know of my prayers for each of you in the midst of these challenging times, and may you always be given the courage and grace you need to SAY YES to striving for holiness. Enjoy listening to Episode 38–The Clarity and Focus We Need To Experience Peace Christina Semmens […]

“Never Give Up On Life!” Say Yes to Holiness Podcast Interview with Brenden Flynn

This last week, I had the pleasure of hosting Brenden Flynn on the Say Yes to Holiness podcast. I connected with Brenden through the SmartCatholics.com platform, and once I learned a little of his story, I invited him on to the podcast because of his inspiring personal life story. Brenden was only 18 years old when he suffered a traumatic brain injury, the doctors wanted to give him up for dead. He proved everyone wrong and now talks about it openly. He uses the knowledge he’s gained about life circumstances to be able to help totally change people’s outlooks. Brenden […]

The Challenges and Joys of Discipleship, Mission and Sharing the Good News

This last week, I was part of the radio show, Southern Catholic Living, which is co-hosted by Alex Kubik. Alex is the Director of the Office of Discipleship and Mission for the Diocese of Birmingham in Alabama, and in addition to being a good friend, he also was gracious enough to serve as a panelist for the Say Yes to Holiness Tranformation Online Summit held earlier this year. In addition to supporting missionary discipleship at all levels of mission and ministry, his office also provides service for young adults and campus ministry. Alex has over twenty years experience in Catholic […]

Say Yes Book Interview as part of the “Southern Catholic Living” Radio Show

Earlier this week, I was a guest on the Southern Catholic Living Radio show to speak about my new book, Say Yes: Discovering Purpose, Peace and Abundance in Daily Life. Southern Catholic Living was hosted by John Tidwell, Alex Kubik this week and is a part of the Guadalupe Radio Network. The link above will take you to the GRN Facebook page where my interview begins at the 11:30 mark. For those of you who may not be aware, Say Yes was released earlier this summer, and word of mouth has been building, so I encourage you to get a […]

5 Signs That You Are Doing What God Wants You To Do In Your Daily Life—YouTube series

Here is the latest addition to the Connections Between Faith and Daily Life series on the Say Yes to Holiness YouTube channel! This week, Christina shares about 5 Signs That You Are Doing What God Wants You To Do In Daily Life. This is a subject that consistently is being asked about in our world, especially now in the midst of all the disruption that continues to be caused by the COVID pandemic. May this video bring you insight into how you can properly determine if you are doing God’s will in your daily life so you can more fully […]

Finding Peace In The Midst Of Chaos—Episode 37 Say Yes to Holiness Podcast

Here is the latest Say Yes to Holiness podcast—Episode 37–Finding Peace In The Midst Of Chaos In this episode, I focus upon sharing Food for the Head, Heart, Hands and Feet that has helped me find peace amongst the chaos of life this week. May this conversation help you grow in your ability to grow in faith and are encouraged to SAY YES to whatever it is our Lord asks of you, so that together we can persevere on our journey together towards holiness. Enjoy listening to Episode 37–Finding Peace In The Midst Of Chaos Christina Semmens is a Roman […]

Finding Peace Amidst the Chaos—Connections Between Faith and Life YouTube Series

Here is the latest addition to the Connections Between Faith and Daily Life series on the Say Yes to Holiness YouTube channel. I recorded and released this video a couple of days ago on YouTube, but then neglected to let the Say Yes to Holiness community know! You might understand why once you watch Finding Peace Amidst the Chaos. This is a subject that is really touching home in a particular way this week for me, but I know what I am experiencing this week is similar to what many are dealing with out there, especially amid the COVID pandemic. […]

The Idea and Pursuit of Happiness–Episode 36 of the Say Yes to Holiness Podcast

Here is the latest Say Yes to Holiness podcast episode–Episode 36–The Idea and Pursuit of Happiness In this episode, I focus upon sharing Food for the Head, Heart, Hands and Feet that complements the themes curently being shared and reflected upon during the ongoing Say Yes to Holiness Today 40 Day Challenge, specifically, how we can encounter peace in the midst of fear and uncertainty in our life. May this conversation help you grow in your ability to grow in faith and are encouraged to SAY YES to whatever it is our Lord asks of you, so that together we […]