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Latest Podcast is now live! 4 Ways to Grow Closer to God and Be More Like Jesus in the Hustle and Bustle of the Holiday Season”
The latest Say Yes to Holiness podcast is now available for your listening pleasure: https://anchor.fm/sayyestoholiness/episodes/4-Ways-to-Grow-Closer-to-God-and-Be-More-Like-Jesus-in-the-Hustle-and-Bustle-of-the-Holiday-Season-e9ff2p Let’s keep doing whatever it...
Latest Podcast—“Simple Ways to Embrace the Advent Season”
Here is the latest Say Yes to Holiness podcast for your listening enjoyment... https://anchor.fm/sayyestoholiness/episodes/Simple-Ways-to-Embrace-the-Advent-Season-e9anv9
4 Easy Steps for Climbing God’s Holy Mountain During Advent
Bishop Robert Barron posted a video for the first week of Advent that beautifully describes what we should be about in the spiritual life, particularly as we begin a new liturgical year in Advent. Unsplash photo by Lukas Langrock First Things First What struck me most...
Tough Love the Sparta Way
I was reading a recent blog post by the guys at Built to Lead recently, and the last paragraph really struck me: “Today, study some history; namely your own. Root out your cowardice, your avarice, and take a stand. Stop excusing yourself. Stop blaming the culture....
2019 Advent Catholic Mom Bundle Ends TODAY!
Don't Stress! Don't forget that the 2019 Advent Catholic Mom Bundle Deal ends TODAY at midnight, so ACT NOW if you want to save more than $300 on 24 different Catholic items. The items include eBooks, printables and online courses (including my own 3 Keys to a Deeper...
The Way To Love Your Parents and Family More Easily
Apologies! The last post did not have an active link to my podcast. 😞 But here it is again... Hey, Everyone! Check out episode 6 of my latest Say Yes to Holiness podcast—“The Way to Love Your Parents and Family More Easily” Enjoy! ...
The Way To Love Your Parents and Family More Easily
Hey, Everyone! Check out episode 6 of my latest Say Yes to Holiness podcast—“The Way to Love Your Parents and Family More Easily” Enjoy!...
2019 Advent Catholic Mom Bundle Deal Ends Friday!
Just a reminder to everyone that the 2019 Advent Catholic Mom Bundle Deal ends THIS Friday, so ACT NOW if you want to save more than $300 on 24 different Catholic items. The items include eBooks, printables and online courses (including my own 3 Keys to a Deeper...
2019 Advent Catholic Mom’s Bundle Available Now!
Am always looking for ways to do whatever it takes to help others grow closer to God and become more like Jesus, and one beautiful opportunity that came my way is the 2019Advent Catholic Mom's Bundle. Ten of the 24 products are centered specifically on Advent and...
Here is Episode 5 of the Say Yes to Holiness Podcast!
Hard to believe I have been doing a podcast for longer than a month already, but here is Episode 5--"God's Will vs Our Will." Hope you find the podcast to be a helpful tool and resource for you on the journey, and please reach out if there is a particular question or...
We Are Loved Beyond Measure
Recently, I came across the Holy Art website that sells small devotional statues, and I was prompted to get a this small statue of the Sacred Heart of Jesus. Sacred Heart of Jesus from Holyart.com This statue now sits just above my writing space and I have found it to...
What’s The the Best Way to Celebrate All Saints Day? Say Yes to Becoming A Saint Yourself
Happy Feast of All Saints! I so enjoy this time of the Church's Liturgical year when our focus is upon the why we strive to live lives like Jesus. Lives full of truth, goodness and beauty. And what's that "why"? That everything we do in this life--all our thoughts,...
Episode 3 of the Say Yes to Holiness Podcast
Check out my podcast, Say Yes to Holiness, on Anchor! https://anchor.fm/sayyestoholiness
Are You FINALLY Ready To Get Around to Publishing Your Book? Then Check This Out…
How many of us talk about writing a book? Well, statistics show that 4 out of every 5 Americans desire to write a book. But how many of us actually do it? The reality is that 99% don't. And THAT reality, from any perspective, flat out SUCKS. But for me, a person who...
Say Yes to Holiness Podcast #2
Latest episode of my podcast for your listening pleasure. Enjoy! https://anchor.fm/sayyestoholiness/episodes/Say-Yes-to-Holiness-Podcast-2-e7s040
The Say Yes to Holiness Podcast has begun!
Hey, Everyone! I am SO excited to announce that the Say Yes to Holiness podcast has launched! With all of the new integrative apps out there, doing things like podcasts is even easier for non-tech folks like myself, so no more excuses! Check out the result and would...
Saint Francis of Assisi and Our Lady of America
October 4th marks the Memorial of St Francis of Assisi in the liturgical year of the Roman Catholic Church. On that day, we remember St Francis' example of holiness as he struggled to become a sign and witness of Christ's love and mercy in the world. When most people...
Called From Our Comfort Zones Into The Heart Of Jesus
One of the most difficult challenges in the spiritual life is to continuously press ahead on the journey. To have an attitude similar to that expressed by Admiral David Farragut when he ordered, "Damn the torpedos, full speed ahead!" in the face of apparent disaster....
Say Yes to Newsletter #25
For your inspiration and encouragement on the journey towards holiness, here is… Say Yes to Holiness Newsletter #25 Greetings, my Fellow Pilgrims on the Way! Food for the Head"There are some who desire knowledge merely for its own sake; and that is shameful curiosity....
How The Morning Offering Can Lead To Contemplative Prayer
Beautiful article posted this morning by David Tarkington about the Morning Offering in which he shares the history and potential effects of this simple, but profound prayer practice. Enjoy! How To Pray In Mystical Contemplation