Living LIT

Raquel, from The Little Rose Shop is our special guest this week. She came out with the absolute coolest thing ever to help assist and remind you (us) to live a liturgical life and bring your faith into your life in an easy and seamless way. A digital Liturgical calendar! Raquel is a Catholic wife and mommy. She has always loved creating, and lives by the motto "Created to Create" inspired by St John Paul 2's Letter to Artists. Creativity combined with faith has led her to a special mission of creating items that help everyone they touch encounter God in a fun and practical way. @The Little Rose Shop has the sweetest goodies that use subtle beautiful ways to bring our Faith into your daily life. They also have a "Freebie Vault" that you need to visit for sweet printable treats for your home. Tune in to hear all about the digital calendar that you all need! (We filmed this episode before our new studio was done. Part one of the episode will air this coming spring. Where you will hear Raquel's full testimony and conversion story along with other great surprises. Hint: think Our Blessed Mother, Mary and flowers. So "like" the "Living LIT" show to stay in the loop and follow along for this and future episodes to help you live a LIT life!) Also check out our bonus episode of "Living Lit" where we do a fun Advent DIY from The Little Rose Shop!

Resource: https://thelittleroseshop.com/blogs/the-little-rose-shop-everyday-faith/the-first-digital-liturgical-calendar-that-syncs-to-your-phone

Katie Bogner, from "Look To Him & Be Radiant" chats with Robyn about the life of the Liturgical year, and her newest book, "All About ADVENT." Her ministry and website are an absolute treasure chest of goodies and inspiration. She generously offers content, printables and tons of resources to help you grow in your faith and bring the church into your home in a beautiful way. She has oodles of goodies on her sight to help make your Advent more meaningful, including an Advent playlist! And her new book "All About Advent" is sure to be a favorite treasured book in every home!

Look to Him and Be Radiant: https://www.looktohimandberadiant.com/

Katie Bogner Instagram and Facebook: @katherine.bogner

Saint Paul Center: https://www.stpaulcenter.com

Fr. Kristopher Cowles joins Robyn in the studio this week to kick off the new church year & new show! What is the "Liturgical Year" and how are you invited to live along with the rhythm of the church and life of Christ?

The Word Among Us: https://wau.org/

Magnificat: https://us.magnificat.net/

In this special Advent replay, Robyn shares one of her favorite conversations from her time co-hosting Ignition with Dr. Chris Burgwald- theologian, OG Catholic podcaster, and now Chancellor of the Diocese of Sioux Falls.

Together they dive into the beauty, history, and meaning of Our Lady of Guadalupe-and highlight the astonishing symbolism and miraculous details woven into Juan Diego's tilma and this Marian Aparition—those little mind-blowing tidbits that make you fall even more in love with Our Lady and God’s creativity. This one will leave you marveling at the faith like a child!

Our Church celebrates the feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe on December 12.

537: The Miracle of Guadalupe | Ignition

In this quick episode, I share how our family celebrates St. Nicholas Day each year — a simple little tradition we “kick up a notch” that actually helps simplify the rest of our Advent and Christmas season. If you're looking for a meaningful way to honor St. Nicholas while keeping your December peaceful and Christ-focused, this mini episode is for you!

Here are some of the books we enjoy about St Nicholas:

Saint Nicholas: The Real Story of the Christmas Legend: https://www.amazon.com/Saint-Nicholas-Story-Christmas-Legend/dp/0758613415/ref=sr_1_3?crid=23YVJ1LKQA5D4&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.P-_PM1I9mTp-AtbyaGoUcoqg4IzAKWyHacHuSQ-VPe-heBYmCYDwDhMPmNdNf8yBryzyRCMsbQG-9YdN6E1urx0Eny-7X5UteLw_Z3yaP5SOLy870QYsTKh-p7wzpmbu8vgD4BvoRKc3Fx4rtdTsboWURZEfn-H0sIDQ_VOv4ykH-Ya_3FqvPnU_khSTW6011X7p7xJ1Ox-9t8OVNOAf4EkMemqNtwTeTTJr6PqmL14.w18JpngKw8h8jCojMtgwSSjgE1wkxUBsjKbdasRGMC4&dib_tag=se&keywords=st+nicholas+books+for+kids&qid=1764946977&sprefix=St+Nicholas+b%2Caps%2C134&sr=8-3

Amazon.com: Saint Nicholas the Giftgiver: The History and Legends of the Real Santa Claus: https://www.amazon.com/Saint-Nicholas-Giftgiver-Ned-Bustard/dp/1514001802/ref=sr_1_8?crid=23YVJ1LKQA5D4&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.P-_PM1I9mTp-AtbyaGoUcoqg4IzAKWyHacHuSQ-VPe-heBYmCYDwDhMPmNdNf8yBryzyRCMsbQG-9YdN6E1urx0Eny-7X5UteLw_Z3yaP5SOLy870QYsTKh-p7wzpmbu8vgD4BvoRKc3Fx4rtdTsboWURZEfn-H0sIDQ_VOv4ykH-Ya_3FqvPnU_khSTW6011X7p7xJ1Ox-9t8OVNOAf4EkMemqNtwTeTTJr6PqmL14.w18JpngKw8h8jCojMtgwSSjgE1wkxUBsjKbdasRGMC4&dib_tag=se&keywords=st+nicholas+books+for+kids&qid=1764946977&sprefix=St+Nicholas+b%2Caps%2C134&sr=8-8

The Miracle of Saint Nicholas: Gloria Whelan, Judith Brown: 9781883937188: Amazon.com: Books: https://www.amazon.com/Miracle-St-Nicholas-Golden-Books/dp/1883937183/ref=sr_1_1?crid=17C5559PKIFZL&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.r3K6sJNREgWAqUw64Olc2DC2_aLJkU2DQ1NecfWuVhs.64EKjlVKPL3ihdBt7AGHfvf9dnfcXUkM_PSAESeSMaM&dib_tag=se&keywords=the+miracle+of+saint+nicholas+by+gloria+whelan&nsdOptOutParam=true&qid=1764947344&sprefix=the+miracle+of+saint+%2Caps%2C134&sr=8-1

The Baker's Dozen: A Saint Nicholas Tale, with Bonus Cookie Recipe and Pattern for St. Nicholas Christmas Cookies (25th Anniversary Edition): https://www.amazon.com/Bakers-Dozen-Nicholas-Christmas-Anniversary/dp/1620355728/ref=sr_1_1?crid=130N2Z0NGKDKS&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.RmOmloMUHHOhR_AD7SqYY7L1b_WW8sP511HY6Vn1ecIl3__ViNHNX_EDdfYzyU3uZVirQON-pzy879jC7fjWyy9uwRErosIPRkIREkYnJfrLhqa_iJSyqK-oYQBEvbBgUem4fq5Ga0wy0gsuPSVX0w.FPo8bWueEZ176OXo0eOL1lJhQGP9ABWM4LHRQC-JRSw&dib_tag=se&keywords=the+baker%27s+dozen+aaron&qid=1764947434&sprefix=the+Baker%27s+Dozen%2Caps%2C124&sr=8-1

The Legend of Saint Nicholas (Incredible Lives for Young Readers (ILYR)): Grun, Anselm, Ferri, Giuliano: 9780802854346: https://www.amazon.com/Legend-Saint-Nicholas-Anselm-Grun/dp/0802854346/ref=sr_1_1?crid=2EBOZ31S98HFF&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.XMNupubQOQYV2DCny6DUog.3gHcIPc31cmH0GC-Lkk9Qfh4UMxX8IFBh1q6fVf6DMc&dib_tag=se&keywords=the+legend+of+saint+nicholas+anselm+grun&qid=1764947501&sprefix=the+legned+of+saint+nicholas+anselm+grun%2Caps%2C122&sr=8-1

December is overflowing with beautiful feast days — and yet, it’s also a month when our hearts crave stillness, intention, and the quiet waiting of Advent. In today’s episode, we’re walking through the Top 5 Feast Days of December and exploring simple, meaningful ways you can celebrate them without losing the peace and prayerfulness of the season.

We’ll look at:

* St. Nicholas — the saint of hidden generosity

* The Immaculate Conception — Mary’s pure “yes” preparing the way for Jesus

* Our Lady of Guadalupe — the Mother who draws near to her children

* St. Lucy — a bearer of light in the darkness

* The Nativity of Our Lord — Christmas, the feast of all feasts

For each one, we’ll talk about what the feast celebrates and one or two simple, doable ways to live it out right in the little church you call home — without overwhelming your family or overfilling your calendar.

You’ll also hear a reminder of what the month of December is dedicated to in the Catholic Church and how Mary, under her Immaculate Conception, gently guides us in preparing our hearts for Jesus.

If you desire a December marked not by chaos but by quiet wonder, not by pressure but by presence, this episode will help you root your family in the beauty of the Church’s rhythm — simply, joyfully, and intentionally.

The Immaculate Conception: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VhQsBmJM478&t=26s

537: The Miracle of Guadalupe | Ignition: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y6_W7yUts0A&list=PLqSqcaJSjAjac-QUMpppZWPG316qGvlC7&index=116

In today’s episode, Robyn sits down with Catholic children’s author Maura Roan McKeegan, known for her beautiful Old and New children's book series inspired by St Augustine’s insight that “the New Testament lies hidden in the Old, and the Old is unveiled in the New.”

Maura’s award-winning series of “Old & New” (as in Old & New Testament) books open the door for readers of all ages to discover the hidden wonders of biblical typology. This episode will introduce you to Biblical Typology (if you aren’t already familiar with it), and open your eyes to these amazing treasures nuggets that Our Lord so intentionally placed within Scripture - so you can bring this alive in your home.

Maura shares the inspiration behind the series, how to bring biblical truth to life, and why children are capable of understanding deep Scriptural connections when they’re presented simply and beautifully.

You’ll walk away with practical ideas for bringing Scripture alive in your domestic church, and helping your children (and you!) see Jesus woven through the story of salvation history.

Perfect for parents, grandparents, teachers, and anyone who desires to root their home more deeply in God’s Word.

The “Old & New” book series is available at Old and New Series Complete Set - St. Paul Center: https://stpaulcenter.com/store/old-and-new-series-complete-set

Original episode from Nov. 22, 2024

Fr Cowles helps set the stage for us to start thinking about and preparing for Advent NOW, yep before it even starts. In this episode, we dive into practical and spiritual ways to prepare for Advent before the season even begins. It's easy to get caught off guard and not be fully prepared to enter into Advent with a heart open and ready to receive, especially when it sneaks up so quickly after Thanksgiving! With Fr's practical tips, ideas and encouragement--You'll be prepared to step away from the busyness of the world and reflect on the coming of Christ. Bring on the "Splash of Purple & a little bit of Penance!"

Robyn welcomes back beloved author Emily Stimpson Chapman to talk about her brand-new Catholic Children’s Storybook Bible, “The Story of All Stories”, published by Word on Fire. Together, they explore how parents can gently and consistently immerse their children in Scripture and introduce them to the adventure of Salvation History (God’s love story)—right in the heart of the little church you call home.

Emily shares the vision behind this beautiful new story book Bible (the first of its kind), why storytelling is essential for forming a child’s imagination, and how Scripture introduces our little ones to the God who loves them.

We talk about:

How children naturally enter the world of Scripture through story

Simple ways to weave Bible reading into daily family life

How Scripture forms identity, virtue, and a sense of belonging in God’s family

Practical encouragement for raising kids who know they are part of Salvation History

Whether you’re a parent, grandparent, catechist, or godparent, this conversation will inspire you to bring the Word of God into the hearts of the children you love.

find Emily at Home | Emily Stimpson Chapman, Catholic Author & Speaker: https://www.emilystimpsonchapman.com/

The Story of All Stories currently 20% off thru Word On Fire: https://book.wordonfire.org/story-of-all-stories

In this episode of Living LIT—Living In Truth, Robyn is joined by Ken Ogorek, co-author (with Dr. Scott Hahn) of the Breaking the Bread series — a powerful resource created to help Catholics enter more deeply into the Sunday Mass readings.

Together, Robyn and Ken unpack how Scripture is not meant to be something we hear once and then forget, but a living Word that continues to form, feed, and lead us throughout the entire week. Ken explains how Breaking the Bread is both scriptural and catechetical, helping individuals, families, and catechists not only reflect on the readings, but truly understand and live the faith they proclaim.

This episode will inspire you to move beyond simply going to Mass and begin living from the Mass — allowing God’s Word to shape conversations, family life, priorities, decisions, and habits.

If you long to strengthen your Domestic Church, grow as a disciple, or learn practical ways to bring Sunday’s Gospel into everyday life, this conversation is for you.

Breaking the Bread: A Biblical Devotional for Catholics Year A - St. Paul Center to find the Breaking the Bread series: https://stpaulcenter.com/store/breaking-the-bread-a-biblical-devotional-for-catholics-year-a