Do you do a word for the upcoming year? I started this practice 3 years ago and absolutely love it! Listen in to find out my words!

The prayer read tonight is:

O Heart of Love

O Heart of Love, I put all my trust in you. For I fear all things from my own weakness but I hope for all things in your goodness. Had I a thousand bodies, O my God, a thousand loves and a thousand lives, I would immolate them all to your service.

St. Margaret Mary Alacoque

On this week's episode I give some ideas for you and your family to have a fruitful advent. I also want everyone to accept the challenge I am leaving you to ponder, listen all the way to the end!

5-Minute Prayers Around the Advent Wreath by Lisa M. Hendey

Jesse Tree

Shepherd on the Search

This week's episode is a good one! I interviewed Maria Riley who is the author of the book series, "Adventures with the Saints"! Check out her website here:

Maria Riley

Be sure to use code: STANDKNEEL10 at checkout for a 10% discount.

My eldest child loves these books and cannot wait for the next one to be released!

On this episode I explain, very quickly, the process of canonization the Church uses when declaring Saints, Saints. The websites I used for research are:

USCCB

EWTN

On this episode I discuss the importance of Christian voices in the upcoming election. As Christians we have a moral obligation to vote. There are even excerpts from the Catechism of the Catholic Church that further explain this importance.

Are Catholics obsessed with death when they say Memento Mori or is it something that all Christians should keep in the back of their mind? Let's discuss it and where the phrase comes from on this episode!

On this episode I discuss the difference of necromancy (which is a surprisingly hard word to pronounce... haha!) and intercessory pray with Saints.

Once again, Catholics base all things on the Bible, even our Sacred Tradition can be found there too!

This week I discuss what Papal Infallibility means. The two websites I used for help today are:

Catholic Answers

EWTN

The book I mentioned that I truly believe all Christians, no matter the denomination, should read is:

"Jesus and the Jewish Roots of Mary" by Brant Pitre

On this week's episode I share some stories about some pretty big life changes and how God has answered some of my prayers. I also challenge you this week, so let me know how you meet that challenge!

On this week's episode I interview a new friend, Belinda Terro Mooney. We discuss life coaching and her new book, "Pray With Us, a Saint for Every Day."

Here are links from what we discuss:

Belinda's Website

"Pray With Us, A Saint for Everyday"

"My Therapeutic Lifestyle Changes Workbook "