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Reflections for the journey
“Being A Holy Listener”–Becky Eldredge 1 on 1 Conversation
Recently, I had the great pleasure to sit down and have a wonderful conversation with Becky Eldredge, Ignatian-trained spiritual director, retreat facilitator, and author of two books: The Inner Chapel (Loyola Press, April 2020) and Busy Lives & Restless...
Interview on the Living Catholic YouTube show and Podcast with Dr David Anders–“Vocation to Personal Holiness”
Yesterday, I had the great privilege of being on the Living Catholic! podcast and YouTube show hosted by Dr. David Anders. We spoke about the "Vocation to Personal Holiness" and how we might practically go about living our personal vocation in daily life. Our...
5 Benefits of Mortification For Us During Lent And In Our Daily Life
The end is in sight! Holy Week is just around the corner, but we still have Lenten promises of prayer, fasting and almsgiving to remain faithful to during these next 12 days until we reach Easter Sunday. If you are anything like me, you might be eagerly awaiting the...
Interview And Conversation On The Journeys In Faith YouTube Show!
On Friday evening, on the Solemnity of Saint Joseph, I was privileged to serve as a guest on the Journeys in Faith YouTube Show hosted by Anne DeSantis. Our conversation was wide-ranging as we spoke about my own journey of faith and then also about the work that I do,...
Episode 57–“Tips to Persevere and Increase Your Trust in God To Finish Lent Strong”–Say Yes to Holiness Podcast
In this podcast episode, Christina shares Food for the Head, Heart, Hands and Feet that will help you grow your trust in God and persevere so you can finish the Lenten season strong. You check out the entire episode here: Episode 57--"Tips to Persevere and Increase...
“Skellig Michael, Star Wars and the Rise of Voyage Comics–A Conversation with Philip Kosloski”
On this day in which we remember the heroic and inspiring story of Saint Patrick and his efforts to bring about the conversion of the land of Eire (Ireland) to Christianity, it seems particularly appropriate to share one of my most recent podcasts conversations--this...
Five Truths To Help Us Rejoice Come Easter Sunday–Connections Between Faith and Life Say Yes to Holiness YouTube series
We are now more than halfway through our Lenten journey, and although we still have a fair piece of journeying ahead of us until we reach Easter morning, Laetare Sunday should have given us the briefest of glimpses of the sun arising, so, hopefully, our hope in the...
Episode #55–“Making Good Use of the Time Remaining to Us”–Say Yes to Holiness Podcast
We are now past the midway point of Lent, so we might be thinking that it's too late to get anything out of Lent, or to go even deeper into the season. But I am here to tell you that it is never too late, and that we always have the opportunity to make good use of...
Want A Way Into Clubhouse?
Many of you might have heard about the new IPhone social media app, Clubhouse. The Guardian wrote this about Clubhouse last month: “Part talkback radio, part conference call, part Houseparty, Clubhouse is a social networking app based on audio-chat. Users can listen...
“Becoming Holy and Healthy”–1 on 1 Conversation with Lori Crock, Episode #54 Say Yes to Holiness Podcast
Lori Crock and I first crossed paths in the midst of the recent Say Yes to Holiness Winter Summit. I was really excited to hear about all the work she was doing, so I reached out to see if she could come on to the Say Yes to Holiness podcast, and Lori graciously...
The Three Great Opportunities of Lent–Connections Between Faith and Life Say Yes to Holiness YouTube series
Greetings! We are now into the third week of Lent, so thought it was important to remind us of the opportunities that are present within this great and holy season for growing in holiness. So, this week’s addition to the Connections Between Faith and Daily Life...
“7 Daily Choices to Transform Your Relationships and Your Life”–1 on 1 Conversation with Dow Tippett, Episode #53 Say Yes to Holiness Podcast
Happy Third Sunday of Lent! We are now beginning to move into the heart of Lent, and I honestly can't think of a better person to help us be about doing what's necessary to allow the season to transform us than this week's podcast guest, Dow Tippett. Dow and I...
“Going Ever Deeper Into the Desert That Is Lent”–Episode #52 Say Yes to Holiness podcast
We are now two weeks into Lent, and it might seem like it's already been forever. You know what I mean? But what I often tell people that instead of hesitating, we just need to double down and go even deeper. So this episode focuses upon Food for the Head, Heart,...
7 Weapons You Need To Be Capable of Victory In Any Spiritual Battle-Connections Between Faith and Daily Life YouTube Series
Hello! This week’s addition to the Connections Between Faith and Daily Life YouTube series shares the 7 weapons that you need to go about cultivating in your life so you are capable of being victorious in any spiritual battle you may encounter during this Lenten...
Episode #51–“Take Time To Ground Yourself In God’s Presence”–Anne Kertz Kernion–1 on 1 Conversation Say Yes to Holiness Podcast
Happy Second Sunday of Lent! This Sunday's Gospel shares the story of Jesus' Transfiguration, and it totally complements the conversation that I had recently with Anne Kertz Kernion, founder of the inspirational greeting card company Cards by Anne. Anne is also an...
“Don’t Cling To Unforgiveness”–Brian Caley in Episode #50 Say Yes to Holiness Podcast 1 on 1 Interview
Greetings! Since we are in the midst of Lent, it's probably appropriate to confess that I am WAY behind on getting out my latest 1 on 1 podcast interviews, but today begins my seeking to rectify that by sharing each of these wonderful interviews with you. The first...
Episode #49–“Good God! It’s Lent!”–Say Yes to Holiness Podcast
Happy Lent! Yes, I said "Happy" Lent, for it is truly a happy time as we reflect upon how great God's love for us is that He sent His only Begotten Son who suffered and died for us. This episode focuses upon Food for the Head, Heart, Hands and Feet to help encourage...
3 Easy Ways to Grow In Your Interior Life This Lent–Connections Between Faith and Life YouTube Video
Greetings! This week’s addition to the Connections Between Faith and Daily Life YouTube series shares 3 easy ways for you to focus upon growing your interior life during the Lenten season. Enjoy watching, "3 Easy Ways to Grow in Our Interior Life This Lent" This...
5 Actions To Consider When Developing A Lenten Plan–Connections Between Faith and Life YouTube Video
Hello to All! This week’s addition to the Connections Between Faith and Daily Life YouTube series shares five actions for you to consider when you are developing a Lenten Plan--especially important this week as we begin Lent THIS Wednesday! Enjoy watching, "5 Actions...
Episode #48–“Having an Unhackable Lent”–Say Yes to Holiness Podcast Special Episode
The 30 Day Unhackable Catholics Book Club has just concluded, and this week (February 8th), the First Things First Masterclass will be happening, so in this special episode, Christina focuses upon bringing all the themes from Unhackable, a book written by Kary...