Ten Suggestions You Can Begin Living Today! As we approach the Easter Vigil, it’s a time for deep reflection and spiritual renewal. Here are some additional practices you might consider to honor the Lord and draw closer to His perfect Heart: Increased Prayer: Set aside extra time each day for prayer, perhaps incorporating additional devotions such as the Rosary, the Stations of the Cross, or meditative prayer on the Passion of Christ. Offer prayers for yourself, those in need, and the world at large. This prayer time can take place by visiting the Lord in the Blessed Sacrament or even in your ..read more

  As Valentine’s Day coincides with Ash Wednesday this year, some may lament the clash between a day of celebration and a day of fasting and abstinence in the Catholic Church. However, I see it as a poignant convergence. When we draw nearer to Christ, especially through intentional effort, our relationships with others should naturally flourish. Consider the profound friendships Jesus fostered with his disciples, Mary, Martha, Lazarus, and countless others. He listened, spoke truth with love, and cared deeply. For me, Ash Wednesday serves as a launchpad for spiritual growth, while Valenti ..read more

As a Catholic mom of seven I learned very quickly to embrace advice as a means of learning from not only my parents and family members but learning by others lessons learned around me. I would fancy myself with self-help columns but over the years, I have found that the best advice is tried and true and lived out in the lives of the saints and those who have lived out a life that was worth- repeating. .Embracing advice from respected individuals helps us navigate and sidestep challenging moments. So here are pieces of advice that I have taken to heart and so glad I have! Living out our Catholi ..read more

https://beinspiredbetransformed.libsyn.com/life-as-it-is-reflections-from-my-house-to-yours Listen to my 20 minute podcast episode where I reflect on my life and share some of the life hacks that have helped me along the way! From “Do your Best and Let God Take Care of the Rest” to ditch TV and accomplish your life goals! I share about how to focus on the climate of your home and seek to build up the Kingdom right where you are! The post From My House to Yours… My latest Personal Podcast about faith, family and life! appeared first on Emily Jaminet ..read more

As we delve deeper into the Advent season, let’s redirect our focus to the essence of Christmas—the birth of Christ. Amidst the hustle and bustle, here are some meaningful ways to infuse the season with the true spirit of love and faith: 1. Align with the Church: Embrace the liturgical journey from Advent to Christmas. Following the Church’s guidance allows us to experience the beauty of penance, fasting, and prayer during Advent, drawing us closer to Christ. Prioritize attending Mass together as a family is a beautiful way to express your faith. For Christmas, focus on faith, fun, and feastin ..read more

Cultivating a Thankful disposition of mind and heart. “We live in a culture that provides us many opportunities for easily losing our perspective on the blessings of life! As Christians, living a life rooted in gratitude is essential to grow in our faith. Recently, you might have caught on that I think Gratitude is essential to live a happy life! In almost every book I have written it has been a central topic. Why is it so important? For there are a lot of miserable people who have plenty of blessings but can’t appreciate it at all!  And even worse, we live in a culture where children are ..read more

Imitate The 10 Amazing Virtues of the Blessed Mother as we approach Our Lady of Sorrows  We are asked to pattern our lives after that of Jesus Christ. When this seems daunting, it’s helpful to turn to the example of fellow human beings who imitated Him well: the saints. No one lived a life like Jesus better than His mother, the Mother of God. This Friday, we are invited to recall her Seven Sorrows. These sorrows and trials that pierced her heart also provide us an opportunity to grow closer to her. We can unite our struggles with her difficult journey as the Mother of God.  The ..read more

Faith-Filled Parenting- now is the time to turn to our Catholic faith for strength, hope, and peace with regards to our parenting and the culture within our home. The best place to live out our faith is not just at Church but in our very own homes. We are the witness to our children and how we handle our own life’s joys and struggles. If we can begin to better practice faith-filled parenting, we can be set free from the worldly stress and anxiety of raising children or at least place it in its proper place. Our goal is  a home ROOTED IN CHRIST’s LOVE! ( I confess I am a mom, my oldest is ..read more

I am so excited to announce a once-in-a-lifetime experience to go to France and tour some of the most important religious sites as it relates to our Catholic Faith and the Sacred Heart Devotion. This trip will be led by Bishop Earl K. Fernandes and I will be attending as well to help out in anyway.   We have limited seats so now is the time to let the travel company know that you are interested! Returning Love for Love: A Pilgrimage to the Heart of Jesus The post Return Love for Love: Pilgrimage to France ! appeared first on Emily Jaminet ..read more

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