In this episode, Christina Semmens shares her personal journey as she prepares for a pilgrimage to Ireland and Scotland, reflecting on life, faith, and the importance of offering our summers to God. She discusses the significance of prayer, the contemplation of Jesus' sufferings, and the example of Mary in living a life of faith and reflection. Christina encourages listeners to embrace their spiritual journeys and to remain steadfast in their discipleship, even amidst life's challenges.

Takeaways

• Christina is embarking on a pilgrimage to Ireland and Scotland.
• She reflects on entering the 'third third' of her life after her husband's passing.
• Offering our summers to God is a way to live intentionally.
• Prayer is essential for intimacy with God and spiritual growth.
• Contemplating Jesus' sufferings helps us understand His love and grace.
• Mary serves as a model for living a life of faith and reflection.
• Acts of love can help us feel closer to God during difficult times.
• We should strive to live in union with God through prayer and action.
• The importance of community and support in our spiritual journeys.
• Faith allows us to trust in God's faithfulness through life's ups and downs.

Sound Bites

• "I'm entering my third third of life."
• "We can offer our summers to the Lord."
• "Jesus has suffered everything for us."

Chapters

00:00 Embarking on a Pilgrimage: A Personal Journey

03:25 Entering the Third Third: Life Reflections

04:54 Offering Our Summers to God

10:40 The Importance of Prayer in Our Lives

14:29 Contemplating the Sufferings of Jesus

20:39 Mary's Example: Living with Faith and Reflection

May this podcast help inspire, encourage and accompany you in doing WHATEVER IT TAKES so that you may continue to grow in holiness as we tell the Master of Death, “Not Today!”