Notes En este episodio, Rose Pallais se une a la Hermana Norma Pimentel para conversar sobre cómo ser una mujer de fe.

Presentadora: Hermana Norma Pimentel 
Invitada: Guest: Rosa Pallais 

Frontera Tips
Rose: 
Para entrar en oración con Dios, primero aprender a silenciar y callar todos los ruidos en el corazon y la mente. 

Sr. Norma 
Libro: La Familia Que Alcanzo a Cristo

Episode 14, Be Not Afraid; Be a Courageous Woman of Faith
In this episode, Rosie Stockwell from Edinburg, Texas who is an active member of the Catholic Daughters of the Americas, joins Brenda Nettles Riojas for a conversation about service, humility and being a courageous women of faith.

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Guest:

Rosie Stockwell, a member of the Catholic Daughters of the Americas, Past State Regent (from 2017 to 2019), and leadership trainer.

 
Reflection Questions:

• What helps you keep peace in your heart?

• How have you been a representative of peace?

• How are you being a courageous woman of faith.

Frontera Tips

Rosie
Book: “Humility of Heart” by Father Cajetan Mary da Bergamo (Translated by Herbert Cardinal Vaughan

Brenda
Make some time to journal. Question prompt: Have there been moments in my life where I have held back from doing something out of fear?

In this episode, Sister Norma Pimentel, Executive Director of Catholic Charities of the Rio Grande Valley, joins as a co-host with Brenda Nettles Riojas for a conversation about saying “yes” to God, accompanying others, and recognizing God’s presence in everything we do.

 Co-host:

Sister Norma Pimentel, Executive Director of Catholic Charities of the Rio Grande Valley

 Reflection Questions:

 
When was the last time you took time for a retreat? How often do you take time to spend in silence and in prayer to recharge yourself ­so that you are better equipped to say “yes” to God’s call?

• How are you accompanying another who may need of your presence?
• Who is walking with you and helping you on your journey to God?

Frontera Tips

Sister Norma:

• Go find someone you can help without expecting anything in return.
• Book: La familia que alcanzó a Cristo: La saga de Citeaux by M. Raymond 

 Brenda:

• Book: Out of Solitude: Three Meditations on the Christian Life by Henri J.M. Nouwen

In this episode, Angelica Corona, Creative Communication Specialist for the Diocese of Brownsville, joins Brenda Nettles Riojas for a conversation about gratitude and entering the season of Advent.
Guest:Angelica Corona, Creative Communication Specialist for the Diocese of Brownsville.

 Reflection Questions:

• What are the blessings in your life this year? Do you thank the Lord, Jesus daily?
• What saint will accompany you in this New Year?
• How will you prepare this Advent season?

Frontera Tips

Angelica:

• Make a Christmas Creche for the Baby Jesus   with acts of kindness and verses from the Gospels.
• Slow down the Christmas decorations.

Brenda:

• Book: To Begin Again: An Advent Invitation by Bishop Daniel E. Flores
• Spend some time for a personal Year-in-Review

Show Notes

Episode 11, Walking in the Spirit of Christ

 In this episode, Yolanda Carrillo, director of Health Ministries for the Diocese of Brownsville, joins Brenda Nettles Riojas for a conversation about the lessons learned from her work in health ministry – being Christ to others, maintaining joy in challenging moments, end-of-life decisions, and mental health realities.
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Guest:
Yolanda Carrillo, director of Health Ministries for the Diocese of Brownsville.

 Reflection Questions:

 What are the wounds you carry that you need to heal so that you can be more present for others?

• How do you comfort another during times of struggle?
• Have you talked about end-of-life decisions with your loved ones?
• How do maintain joy in your life and balance the joys and the sorrows?

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Frontera Tips

Yolanda:Book: “Jesus Calling: Enjoying Peace in His Presence” by Sarah YoungMovie: Miracle in Cell No. 7

 Brenda:The Rules of St. Benedict

Episode 10, Let’s talk about death
In this episode, Lydia Pesina, director of the Family Life Office for the Diocese of Brownsville, who facilitates grieving sessions, joins Brenda Nettles Riojas for a conversation about death, working through grief, remembering our loved ones, and our own memento mori.
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 Guest: 
Lydia Pesina, director of the Family Life Office for the Diocese of Brownsville.

 Reflection Questions:

 Who are you praying for this season of your life? How are you honoring their memory?

• Your Memento Mori/Remember your death. Are your prepared? Have you been following Christ and growing in holiness?
• How do you accompany another in their time of grief?

Frontera Tips
Lydia:

Book: The New Day Journal: A journey from grief to healing for people coping with the loss of a loved one,” by Mauryeen O’Brian

Song: “Tiempos” by Ruben Blades (https://youtu.be/mCjYsBscZ7I)

Tips for those who are grieving:

1. Embrace all emotions as they appear.
2. Do the WORK of grieving.
3. Process your grief with another.
4. Be patient with yourself and with God’s healing process.
5. Be cognitive of the stages of grieving.

Brenda:
Create a play list of music that reminds you of your loved one who has passed.

Two songs on Brenda’s list include: 

“Vivir Mi Vida” by Marc Anthony (https://youtu.be/YXnjy5YlDwk?t=63)

“For Those Who Can't Be Here” by Tom Walker (https://youtu.be/dyXBfAjDj-A)

Episode 9, Caring for Our Elders
In this episode, Estela Soza Garza of McAllen joins Brenda Nettles Riojas for a conversation about caring for our elders.

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Guest:

Estela Soza Garza of McAllen who for 40 years as a social worker provided services to families in different settings, including mental health support to residents in nursing homes.

Reflection Questions:

· Who are the elders in your life?

· How are you engaging the elders in your life?

· What are some of the challenges you are facing?

· Do you have any tips to share with other on how to spark joy in our elders?

Frontera Tips

Estela:

Three books:

1. Tell me Your Life Story, Mom (Dad, Grandma, Grandpa) (Guided Journal and Memory Keepsake)

2. The Caregiving Season: Finding Grace to Honor Your Aging Parents by Jane Daly 3. The Family Caregiver's Manual: A Practical Planning Guide to Managing the Care of Your Loved One by David Levy

Brenda:

Pope Francis’ Catechesis on Old Age, 18 sessions offered during his General Audiences from Feb. 23, 2022 to August 24,

https://www.vatican.va/content/francesco/en/audiences/2022.index.2.html

En este podcast las Misioneras Catequistas Lumen Christi que trabajan en la comunidad en Donna.

acompañan a Brenda Nettles Riojas para una conversación sobre el descernimiento para una vida consagrada, y el acompañamiento con las familias migrantes.

Invitadas:

· Hermana María Jesús Martínez Pérez

· Hermana Doris Santos

· Hermana Maria de la Paz Morales

Las Pregunta:

· ¿Cómo podemos, en nuestra vida cotidiana, acompañar a los demás?

Consejos fronterizos:

1. La Película “Corazón Ardiente”. Invita a familias que se consagren al Sagrado Corazón de Jesús.

2. Para las familias, empiecen a rezar el Santo Rosario.

3. Para los jóvenes y para todos, los invito a reflexionar en sus vidas sobre la presencia real de Jesús en la Eucaristía y aprendan sobre la vida del Beato Carlo Acutis.

4. Practica la gratitud. Escríbele a alguien una carta de agradecimiento esta semana.

Episode 7, Apostolate of Holy Motherhood

 In this episode, a new mother, Tiffany Hinkle Riojas, joins Brenda Nettles Riojas for a conversation about motherhood and being a restoring part of the Church. Tiffany talks about her decision to stay home to care for her newborn and the opportunities to live out her faith.

Guest:

Tiffany Hinkle Riojas, New mother, culinarian, and businesswoman,

 Reflection Questions:

• How are you being a restoring part of the Church?
• What moments in your daily life could you offer up as mortification?
• Which virtues are you working on in your life?

 Frontera Tips

Tiffany: Look up Our Lady, the Immaculate Virgin, Patroness of Americahttps://patronessofamerica.org/

 Brenda: Movie: Father Stu

Episode 6

Topic: Hope, Reparation, Modesty & Chastity
In this episode, Patricia Sandoval, a prolife and chastity speaker, and author of the book Transfigured, joins Kristina Garza, a missionary, educator, and activist and Brenda Nettles Riojas, Diocesan Relations Director of the Diocese of Brownsville and Editor of The Valley Catholic, for a conversation about hope, reparation, modesty, chastity and the defense of life.

Guests:

Patricia Sandoval, a prolife and chastity speaker, and author of the book Transfigured, in which she shares her story of redemption after three abortions, drug addiction and homelessness.

Kristina Garza, a missionary, educator, and activist.

Reflection Questions:

• What is modesty? Do you practice modesty?
• What gives you hope?
• Are there moments in your life for which you need to offer reparation?

Moving Forward & Frontera Tips

Patricia Sandoval:

Persevere. Never give up. “We are called to be faithful to the end.”

Kristina Garza:

Joy. “Remember, we are apostles of joy. … There is always a cause for joy.” “We persevere, but we also persevere with a smile.”

Brenda:

Learn. Learn more. Pick up a copy of Patricia Sandoval’s book: Transfigured: Patricia Sandoval's Escape from Drugs, Homelessness, and the Back Doors of Planned Parenthood

https://www.amazon.com/Transfigured-Patricia-Sandovals-Homelessness-Parenthood/dp/1947701002