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, […]
Monthly Archives: July 2021
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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 […]
In this special episode of the Say Yes to Holiness podcast, Christina speaks about how to create an Unhackable life by stepping into flow. You can check out the episode here: Special Episode–Creating an Unhackable Life by Stepping Into Flow This is a recording of the planning and on-hands workshop that occurred earlier this month which focused upon helping you close the gap between dreaming and doing by specifically talking about flow and how to step into it in order to create the Unhackable life of freedom, happiness, and fulfillment you desire. Best of all, this workshop gives you some […]
God desires mercy, not sacrifice. But what does a spirit of mercy look like? In this latest episode of the Connections Between Faith and Life series, Christina shares what a spirit of mercy looks like and how it might up in our daily lives. Watch here: What Does A Spirit Of Mercy Look Like? In the Gospel, Jesus speaks often about, and acts frequently in mercy, so we should take the time to reflect upon what attitudes and habits are necessary to cultivate a spirit of mercy similar to our Lord in our own life. To learn more, watch: What […]
In this Say Yes to Holiness podcast, Christina shares Food for the Head, Heart, Hands and Feet to help you grow in awareness and understanding of how it is that prayer transforms us and makes all things possible in our lives–in particular, being able to experience more purpose, peace and abundance in our daily life. You can check out the episode here: Episode #79–How Prayer Transforms Us May this podcast help inspire, encourage and accompany you to continue doing WHATEVER IT TAKES so we can tell the Master of Death, “Not Today!” Listen to: Episode #79–How Prayer Transforms Us Or you […]
Several weeks ago, I read an article in The Atlantic by George Packer entitled “How America Fractured into Four Parts.” The article is excellent, especially in how Mr. Packer beautifully reflects upon the question of why it is that people in the United States no longer agree on the nation’s purpose, values, history, or meaning. But the last part of his article focuses upon the question “Is reconciliation possible?” The article got me thinking about how fractured our country is, but even more so about how any kind of reconciliation might be possible. So, on this day on which we […]
In this special episode of the Say Yes to Holiness podcast, Christina shares speaks about the costs of getting hacked, and how becoming Unhackable can provide the key to creating a life of freedom, happiness and fulfillment. You can check out the episode here: Special Episode–Creating an Unhackable Life of Freedom, Happiness and Fulfillment As we head into this holiday weekend, many people might finally have the opportunity for limited get togethers with family and friends to celebrate. And perhaps, in the process of getting together and sharing what has been going on in our lives, there might be the […]