In this inspiring shorter episode,  Carrie shares an update before heading to Assisi, Italy for a retreat. She shares God’s invitation to rest and reflect — not just during her trip, but as a holy rhythm we’re all called to cultivate.

As the year winds down, Carrie guides listeners through why reflection is a holy habit that builds awareness, deepens our relationship with God, and helps us live more intentionally. She introduces ten powerful questions for an End-of-Year Examination of Conscience, helping you slow down, check in with your heart, and prepare spiritually for 2026 — not with resolutions, but with holy, sustainable habits that draw you closer to God’s dreams for your life.

🕊️ In This Episode, the following is covered:

• Why reflection is a holy habit that leads to peace, clarity, and virtue
• How to slow down to a heavenly pace — the pace of Jesus
• Questions to help you examine your year with God’s perspective
• How to discern what to leave behind and what to carry forward
• The difference between secular goal-setting and setting holy goals
• Why dreaming with God leads to more joy and purpose in 2026

The 10 End-of-Year Reflection Questions Carrie invites you to consider and pray with:

1. What have been my greatest challenges this year?
2. What are three things I can celebrate with God?
3. What has surprised me — for better or worse — this year?
4. How well have I prioritized God in my schedule?
5. Which virtues have I cultivated?
6. Which vices have crept in, and how can I release them with God’s help?
7. Are my relationships leading me and others closer to heaven?
8. Am I dreaming with God at the center?
9. What words describe how I feel as 2025 ends — and how I want to feel in 2026?
10. What negative beliefs no longer serve me as I step into the new year?

🕯️ Key Quote:

“Be who God meant you to be and you will set the world on fire.”
 — St. Catherine of Siena

🌸 Takeaway:

Reflection isn’t just about looking back — it’s about making room for renewal. As we approach the close of 2025, God invites you to pause, pray, and prepare your heart for what He’s about to do next.

📖 Scripture Inspiration:

• “Be still and know that I am God.” — Psalm 46:10
• “Examine yourselves to see whether you are in the faith.” — 2 Corinthians 13:5

🙏 Connect:

Follow Carrie on Instagram @livingwholeandholy
to journey along in Assisi. 

Stay tuned for new episodes in December and to hear about how Carrie can support you with Catholic coaching in 2026!

If this episode blessed you, please share it with a friend who might need inspiration and encouragement to rest and reflect before the new year.

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