Say Yes to Holiness--Catholic Saints in Training

Episode #232--"Starting Anew in 2025"

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In this heartfelt conversation, Christina Semmens reflects on the new year following the loss of her husband. She emphasizes the importance of hope, change, and personal growth, encouraging listeners to embrace new beginnings and make resolutions that align with God's will. Christina shares insights on the power of small, daily steps towards transformation and the significance of faith in navigating life's challenges. She concludes with a call to abandon oneself to God and strive for an extraordinary life, filled with purpose and love.

Takeaways

  • Christina reflects on her personal journey after her husband's passing.
  • The new year symbolizes hope and new beginnings.
  • Pope Francis has declared 2025 a year of hope.
  • Change is essential for personal growth and transformation.
  • We must invite God into our lives to facilitate change.
  • Daily resolutions should focus on serving others, not just ourselves.
  • Small, incremental changes can lead to significant transformation.
  • Patience with ourselves is crucial in the journey of change.
  • Abandoning ourselves to God can lead to extraordinary lives.
  • We are all called to be extraordinary ambassadors of God's love.

    • Sound Bites

    • "Hope does not disappoint."
      • "We are created to be extraordinary."
        • "Have patience with all things."

          • Chapters

          00:00 New Beginnings and Personal Reflection

          09:55 The Power of Change and Hope

          20:03 Daily Resolutions and Small Steps

          23:08 Abandoning to God and Living an Extraordinary Life


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