“Pure, holy simplicity confounds all the wisdom of this world.” This is what St Francis of Assisi tells us. And in this Say Yes to Holiness podcast, Christina shares Food for the Head, Heart, Hands and Feet that helps you ponder how simplicity, perseverance and sacrifice can help you find wisdom and peace in your daily life. Listen to the episode here: Episode #92–Simplicity, Perseverance and Sacrifice–Finding Wisdom and Peace in Your Daily Life In this episode, Christina speaks about: How true wisdom is clear, concise and direct Perseverance and the great chain of prayers Why loving sacrifice is pleasing […]
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In this 1 on 1 podcast conversation, Christina has the privilege of speaking with Whitney Maslak, Singer, Musician, and Recording Artist. Whitney and I connected through my Say Yes to Holiness website, and our conversation focused upon music, particularly the release of Whitnek’s upcoming album. Episode #91–“The Singing Organist”–1 on 1 Conversation with Whitney Maslak Based in the Rocky Mountains near Yellowstone National Park, Whitney Maslak is a classically-trained vocalist and multi-instrumentalist who is inspiring audiences throughout the world with her interpretation of classical sacred music. Dubbed “The Singing Organist,” Whitney accompanies her vocals herself not only with pipe organ, […]
In this 1 on 1 podcast conversation, Christina has the joy of speaking again with Anne DeSantis, Author, Speaker, Podcast Host, & Non-Profit Director of the St. Raymond Nonnatus Foundation for Freedom, Family, and Faith. This time, we spoke about Anne’s new book, Love and Care for the Marginalized: Spiritual Outreach Reflections for Catholics. Episode #90: Love and Care for the Marginalized–1 on 1 Conversation with Anne DeSantis Our discussion focused upon how each of us can grow in our awareness of who is marginalized as where the marginalized are, and how we can respond as Christ asks us to. Her […]
Finding meaning in your life is about pursuing your true purpose. But you can only find your true purpose by embracing the mystery of God’s love, mercy and grace. In this Say Yes to Holiness podcast, Christina shares Food for the Head, Heart, Hands and Feet that reflects upon the mysteries of life that are all around us by sharing wisdom that can assist us in our search for meaning in life. You can check out the episode here: Episode #89–“Searching for Meaning in our Lives” In this episode, Christina speaks about: How God’s mercy sanctifies and transforms each person […]
This latest Say Yes to Holiness 1 on 1 Conversation podcast episode is with Rhonda Gruenewald, founder of VocationMinistry.com and author of two books, Hundredfold and The Harvest. This conversation was very timely, especially as Worldwide Priesthood Sunday is occurring the weekend of September 25-26. During our conversation, Rhonda and I spoke about the challenges inherent in discerning a vocation as well as how to go about promoting a culture of vocations–be it in a family, parish, school, or someone’s personal life. And for me, it came down to an attitude that can be captured in one word–intentionality. Listen to: Episode […]
How can we find true rest in the midst of our daily lives? To being with, by intentionally placing ourselves in God’s presence. In this Say Yes to Holiness podcast, Christina shares Food for the Head, Heart, Hands and Feet that focuses upon helping you finding true rest in the midst of your daily life. You can check out the episode here: Episode #87–Finding True Rest In The Midst Of Our Daily Lives” In this episode, Christina speaks about: Ways you can move through difficulties and challenges What leads you to experience Peace How to make a perfect offering of […]
How can we become who God created us to be? By aligning our lives in accordance with His love for us. In this Say Yes to Holiness podcast, Christina shares Food for the Head, Heart, Hands and Feet that will help you in the struggle to align your life so that you can become who God created you to be. You can check out the episode here: Episode #86–“Aligning Our Lives With The One Who Loves Us” In this episode, Christina speaks about: Choosing the path of salvation The power of a daily resolution Allowing the Mother of God to […]
This week’s Say Yes to Holiness 1 on 1 Conversation podcast episode is with Dan Cellucci, CEO of the Catholic Leadership Institute. This conversation continues the OSV Innovation Talk speaker series. An unspoken fear looms over Catholics this year: “What if things don’t go back to normal?” In his OSV Talk, “What If They Don’t Come Back?” Dan Cellucci proposes a much-needed response: What if that’s a good thing? What if God is calling us to be much greater than the “old normal”? In this stirring talk, Cellucci reminds us that Christianity is not about meeting a bare minimum. It’s […]
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, […]