A Catholic Journey

Have you ever experienced something that felt like too much of a coincidence to actually be a coincidence? A whisper. A nudge. A door that opened at exactly the right moment?

In this episode of A Catholic Journey, Jessica Diaz shares three personal God moments from her own life — moments where what looked like coincidence was actually God speaking, guiding, and leading her toward something greater than she could have planned on her own.

From hearing a gentle whisper that gave her business its name, to finding a printing course on the anniversary of her father's death, to a text message that changed the entire course of her confirmation journey — Jessica walks through each moment and invites listeners to look at their own lives through the same lens.

God doesn't always speak in big, dramatic ways. Sometimes He speaks in a whisper. And that is all our hearts need to hear Him.

✔️ What a God moment actually is and how to recognize one in your own life

John 10:27

OCIA stands for Order of Christian Initiation of Adults. It was formerly known as RCIA. It is the adult formation process for those entering or returning to full communion with the Catholic Church — including receiving sacraments like Confirmation. Jessica shares more about her own OCIA experience in this episode.

Have you ever had a God moment in your own life? A moment where you knew something bigger was at work? Jessica would love to hear about it. Share in the comments or send her a message directly.

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Grief doesn't end when the funeral does. The condolences stop, the flowers die, the world goes back to normal — but you're not normal. You're still in it. And nobody really talks about that part.

In this episode of A Catholic Journey, Jessica Diaz sits down with her good friend Alicia Corvin for one of the most honest conversations about what grief actually looks like in real life. Not the stages. Not the textbook version. The raw, everyday experience of carrying loss while still showing up for your kids, your job, and your life.

Alicia has navigated over 15 years of loss — her mom, her grandparents, a cousin, and most recently her dad. Together, Jessica and Alicia talk about the panic attacks, the grief triggers, what it looks like to grieve differently from the people around you, and why grief isn't something you heal from. It's something you learn to carry.

✔️ Why grief doesn't end after the funeral and what it actually looks like to grieve while life keeps moving

Has grief ever shown up in your life in a way you didn't expect — in your body, your relationships, your career? Share in the comments or send Jessica a message. She would love to hear from you.

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Episode Summary

What does it take to truly find your faith? For Jessica Diaz, it took losing both of her parents — 30 days apart — in January 2022.

In this very first episode of A Catholic Journey, Jessica shares her personal testimony. She grew up Catholic in name but never really practiced the faith — Easter Mass here, Ash Wednesday there, no Bible, no real relationship with God. It wasn't until grief brought her to her knees that she finally heard Him calling.

She shares the moment she walked into her church alone for the very first time, lit two candles in front of the Blessed Mother, sat down in a pew, and just cried — and how that one quiet act set off a chain reaction that changed everything.

If you've ever felt distant from God, distant from your faith, or like grief has completely hollowed you out — this episode is where the journey begins.

In This Episode, You'll Hear:

⭐ Jessica's testimony — growing up as a surface-level Catholic and what that really looked like ⭐ The moment grief cracked her open — losing both parents 30 days apart and feeling like an orphan at 41

⭐ The quiet nudge that changed everything — how God called her back to church one school drop-off morning at a time

⭐ Why she decided to complete her Confirmation as an adult — and why she once couldn't wait to skip it

⭐ How faith and grief intertwine — and why finding God didn't cancel out her grief, it just changed how she carries it

Scripture Referenced in This Episode

Resources Mentioned

Listener Reflection Is there a nudge on your heart that you've been ignoring? What would happen if you just showed up — even if you didn't know what to say or do? 🙏🏻

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Episode Summary

Life after grief can feel overwhelming — but faith gives us hope.

Welcome to A Catholic Journey, a podcast hosted by Jessica Diaz where honest conversations about loss, faith, and healing take center stage. This is a space to explore what it means to lean on God in tough times, deepen your understanding of the Catholic faith, and find grace in the journey — even when the path forward feels unclear.

Whether Jessica is navigating loss, seeking truth, or simply looking to grow in faith, one thing is certain: no one has to walk this road alone. Together, we learn, we heal, and we surrender to God's plan — one step at a time.

💛 "Where Jesus leads the way, we are called to follow."

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