In this episode, I had the immense pleasure of speaking with Kevin Patrick Connolly, Coordinator of the OCIA program for Our Lady of Lourdes Parish in Malverne, NY. Kevin is an incredible man of faith. His knowledge, passion and infusion of The Holy Spirit is palpable.

Here are the books Kevin recommends in this episode:

Rescued by Father John Riccardo

Unleashed by Sonja Corbitt

Jesica Hernandez, a youth ministry leader from Saint Thomas the Apostle Church in West Hempstead, used to be scared of being around people, especially after Covid. After joining a Rosary Group, God transformed her life and gave her the gift of ministry. This is a great episode for those who want to learn how to better live the faith with their children.

To connect with Jesica, you can email her at j-moquete@hotmail.com

There is a brokeness that happened within us from the first sin which leads to us constantly distrusting of God and His goodness. If we want to learn how to trust deeply in the Lord and walk away from sin that binds us, we need to practice prayer, fasting and almsgiving.

Brittany, who goes by Litany Brittany on social media, is a Catholic convert with a powerful story of redemption. Though baptized Catholic, she drifted from the faith and turned to astrology and tarot for answers. But a profound encounter with Jesus changed everything. Now she shares her journey of leaving the New Age and returning home to the Church.

To connect with Brittany, click here.

Books Brittany mentioned:

Jesus And The Jewish Roots of Mary

Jesus And The Jewish Roots of The Eucharist.

Why We're Catholic

As human beings we are all affected by pain and suffering. In His encyclical, Salvifici Doloris, Saint Pope John Paul II writes about the mystery of Christian human suffering and the power of Christ' redemptive work through it.

Make sure you listen to the entire episode to hear about the challenge I have for you to grow in holiness.

One of the places I've noticed the Lord working is in the virtue of modesty in my life. In this episode I talk a little about my thoughts and observations on it.

Karlie Kincaid is a Catholic convert, mom of two, and creator of Kindred in Kairos. She shares about faith, motherhood, and unapologetically living out pro-life values — all with a heart for helping others understand the beauty and logic of Catholic teaching. In this episode we talk about her journey to the Catholic Church and her heart for the pro-life cause.

To connect with Karlie, click here.

In this episode we mentioned several resources. Click on each to learn more.

The pro-life organization Karlie works with is Baby Steps.

If you're on Long Island, reach out to Life Center of Long Island

If you're someone seeking healing from abortion, please look into Rachel's Vineyard.

This episode is a small window into something I shared with my spiritual director about where I am finding holiness. I used to think that being a saint consisted of being very involved in church and doing great works for God, but I am finding my holiness in being a mother.