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“Using Lent Well On The Path To Holiness”
This week’s podcast goes a little deeper into how living Lent well can increase your growth in grace on the path to holiness. Some of the Food for the Head, Heart, Hands and Feet shared in this episode: Discussion of why Lent is such a wondrously grace-filled journey...
Am I Experiencing Contemplation In My Prayer Life? This Article Helps You Discern Arightly
Absolutely PHENOMENAL article by Dr David Torkington posted on Spiritual Direction.com about meditation and contemplation. and In particular, Dr. Torkington provides a beautiful insight into understanding how these aspects of prayer are at work within the spiritual...
The Say Yes To Holiness Podcast is Back!
I am so excited to announce that Season 2 of the Say Yes to Holiness podcast has begun! Click here to check out Episode 1 on Anchor: Preparing for Lent—3 Questions to Ask To Make Sure Our Lenten Journey Is Filled With Many Graces Or look for the episode on whatever...
Fall In Love
As we head into Valentine’s Day “weekend,” a little food for the soul to keep everything in its proper perspective. This is one of my favorite poems that describes the journey to which we are invited in this life—if we but SAY YES. Fall In LoveNothing is more...
My Brand New eBook!
Super excited to share my BRAND NEW eBook entitled, Evangelization and Catechesis DECODED: How to Set Souls on Fire and Form Missionary Disciples! I wrote it as a primer for people to understand the whys, whats, hows and next steps for anyone desiring to share the...
Busy? Here’s A Prayer For You…
I recently came across this prayer entitled, “Slow Me Down, Lord” sent out in an email from US Catholic, and wanted to share with each of you: Slow Me Down, Lord Slow me down, Lord, slow me down! Ease the pounding of my heart by the quieting of my mind. Give me amid...
It’s Never Too Early To Prepare For A Phenomenal Lenten Journey…
Hard to believe that in the aftermath of Christmas (I still don’t have my Christmas decorations put away!), that the beginning of Lent, Ash Wednesday, is only 6 weeks away. However, it’s never too early to prepare to make a phenomenal journey to grow closer to God and...
Two Opportunities For Spiritual Growth In The Atlanta Area The Weekend of February 8th-9th
Just wanted to pass on two PHENOMENAL opportunities for your consideration in case you live ANYWHERE in/around the Atlanta area. Dr Mike Scherschligt (whose daily rosary meditation podcast I HIGHLY recommend), and Dr Troy Hinkle of the Holy Family School of Faith...
The Power and Authority of the Word
This is a wonderful (and super short!) podcast that offers a daily reflection on the Gospel of the day. Enjoy (and thanks for the recommendation Beth!) Also, if you would, please offer prayers for me as I lead a formation day for a local community, particularly that I...
Belonging and Becoming On The Feast Of The Baptism Of The Lord
On this Feast of the Baptism of our Lord, we are also asked to reflect upon the day that we were baptized into the divine life. The Baptism of ChristBartolome Esteban Murillo For many of us, we may not remember the day, but I do—Easter Vigil, March 25, 1989. It was...
Finding True Belonging and Living Authentically
One of the greatest challenges we have in life is to find the place where we belong and to live authentically. This phenomenal podcast explores both. Brene Brown is one of the best out there discussing vulnerability, while Lewis Howes is always pursuing what it takes...
Spiritual Warfare And Discernment of Spirits
Hey, Everyone! Just concluded a wonderful two day retreat and when I returned home to checked email tonight, was super excited to see the following... The new book is by Dan Burke, founder of Spiritualdirection.com as well as the Avila Institute, and author of Journey...
True Self-Care
Came across this short post about what TRUE self-care looks like for those of us striving to grow closer to God and become more like Jesus. Great things to meditate and reflect upon!...
Today’s Thought for the Journey
In light of being diagnosed today with strep, this thought posted initially on my Instagram wall pretty much sums up what I am trying to do in the midst of this event that I do not like, did not choose and can not change. Lord Jesus, I surrender everything to you....
Say Yes to Holiness Newsletter #40
For those of you who may not already be a part of my email list, wanted to share my weekly newsletter with you here on my blog in order to inspire and encourage you on the journey to holiness... The Say Yes to Holiness Newsletter #40 Greetings, my Fellow Pilgrims on...
Five Secrets Of The Spiritual Life Modeled By The Magi That We Can Do And Become Wise Like Them Too
Today is the Feast of the Epiphany, the day on which we remember the story of the three Wise Men. These Magi, or wise Kings, came from the east in order to pay homage to the newborn King, Jesus, whose birth had been foretold to them by the rising of a great star in...
THE Key To Receiving ALL the Graces God Desires To Give You And To Grow Closer To Him
On the journey to grow closer to God and become more like Jesus, it can be difficult to understand how our prayer life, the sacraments and making progress in the spiritual life all fits together. For those who are searching to understand it theologically, you can find...
“Yes, Virginia, There Is A Christmas Season”
Yes, it is STILL the season of Christmas! I just finished and released my most recent Say Yes to Holiness podcast entitled, “Yes, Virginia, There Is A Christmas Season” where I shared Food for the Head, Heart, Hands and Feet while reflecting about who, what and how...
My Resolution for 2020? 365 Days of Striving To Help YOU Embrace The Life God Created You For
So as most of us do, I was reflecting upon what New Year’s resolutions I should make. I went through the usual personal health and fitness goals and then listed my goals associated with my upcoming book launch later this year, creating another online course, and then...
3 Secrets About “There Was No Room In The Inn” That Are Guaranteed To Bring You Lasting Peace, Joy and Happiness
I was reading a brilliant reflection by Blessed Bishop Fulton Sheen about the scene in the Nativity story where Joseph and Mary are seeking shelter in Bethlehem just before Jesus’ birth. Joseph and Mary in Bethlehem. As I meditated upon Bishop Sheen’s words, three...