A Catholic’s Diary

Hi guys! I am SO pumped about this topic because it's such an important one. Finding the right community and navigating the hurdles that come with it is something so many of us experience. I have four friends joining me today to share their journey of finding community. We touch on a few topics like Jesus Youth (a missionary movement we're part of), the experience of starting a Catholic yo...

Hi y'all! Happy Divine Mercy Sunday, and for those not listening to this on Divine Mercy Sunday, then happy never ending mercy of God LOL. God's mercy for us is infinite and He has given us resources to overcome sin. One of the greatest resources is the Divine Mercy Chaplet. It's promised to us that anyone who says this prayer will receive more graces than their soul could ever need! S...

Hi everyone! Let's talk about the quiet place. This season is a tough yet fruitful one. While this episode is short, I hope this will open your eyes to how much God has in store for you. The quiet place is a BLESSING. He wants to work with you and prepare you for something greater than what we have in our own mind!! Let's look forward to it and trust that He knows us and wants the BEST for...

Hi everyone! The year is wrapping up and we are on our final episode in year 2025. Can you believe it?! Anyways, as we enter this new year, I wanted to talk about reaching our full calling and potential this upcoming year, and how attacks on our mind block us from doing so. First off, let me just say, evil only attacks when we are doing something right. Its goal is to block us from full communion...

Hello family!! In this episode, we are going to touch on if God can really fulfill our desires. Sometimes we are tempted to believe that His story for us will be boring. That He won't consider our desires and we will end up unhappy surrendering it to Him. The truth is that He sees us. He hears us. And He will fulfill our desires and more!! Woah how cool is that? Let this episode be a reminder...

Hi family! Welcome to A Catholic's Diary!! It's been a while and I did indeed take a bit of a break. But I am back and excited to restart this podcast. This is just a fresh introduction talking about the purpose of this platform and why I am here. I am a college student who is growing in the faith and I have always desired having a platform to share my experiences with the world. So come a...

Hi everyone! Excited to be back and talk about this topic. I believe it's something so many of us struggle with and want a guidebook on what to do. But the truth is in the simplicity. We just have to trust our Abba. But how exactly do we do that? Well, it is a journey and it's something we need to keep working on. Like any relationship/friendship, we need to be consistent and build trust. So work...

Hi Brothers and Sisters! Let's talk about change. I know. It's a little scary and a little uncomfortable, right? You may be going through a breakup, stepping into adulthood, or moving to a different place. There are so many different things that can shake up our comfortable lives. But change promotes growth, and more than anything, it strengthens your relationship with God (if you want it...

Hey everybody!! Can you believe we are halfway through Lent? Some of you might be living a very fruitful season and others not so much. Either way, I invite you to see Lent as a gift for you. God can work wonders during this time, even if you might be starting the journey late. In this episode, we talk about the biblical passage regarding Lent and the three different actions that tie into Lent: Fa...

So hi guys! It's been a while, I know. But we are back again and stronger and more faithful than ever. In this episode, I will break down some ways to build trust with God. Trusting is hard brothers and sisters. Whether it be at home, with our friends, or at work. Trust needs to be built. It isn't always easy, but it is possible. As we grow in our relationship with Abba, trust is a fundame...

Hello everyone!! In this episode, we talk about sin and the effects of it in our lives. Sometimes we forget how much it blocks our relationship with God. I urge you all to examine yourself and think about what areas of our life is affected by sin. Take courage brothers and sisters! Do not let these bumps along the road take you away from the loving gaze of the Father. As always, praying for all of...

Hello everyone!! In this episode, I want to discuss our overthinking habits. I often catch myself excessively thinking about my past or future but never having a moment to enjoy the present. In episode 6, we will discuss how to overcome overthinking. Our lives are a gift and are meant to be enjoyed in the peace and mercy of the Lord. I am excited to touch on this piece because of how relevant over...

Prayer is a relationship and like any relationship, it's not perfect. We are going to have ups and downs. In fact, the Church recognizes these highs and lows as times of consolation and desolation. Recognizing that the prayer life is not perfect brings me great joy because often times, all we see are the good sides of a person's prayer life. There is beauty to that but in this episode, I w...

And we're back! This episode is focused on the waiting season. Sometimes this season is seen in a negative light but the truth is that it's a season filled with many fruits and blessings. It's a season where you are at peace being single. While that might sound scary (because it was for me), the truth is that it's actually freeing. I am super super excited to talk about the waiting...

Back at it again with episode 3! Today we will be talking about Godly friendships and more. Friendship is a gift from God and a good friend can work wonders. Now imagine having God as a friend. With Him, you would be unstoppable, and guess what? He wants YOU to be friends with him. He has called us to friendship. The Lord is proud of you and wants to walk with you in every way. All you have to do...

We are back to episode 2! In this episode, I will be talking about finding your identity. Our identity can come from money, status, education, etc. However, while these things might hold some importance, your true identity is from Christ. Coming to terms with that can be hard especially since the world tells us differently. Take courage though my brothers and sisters! The Lord is walking with you...

Hi everyone! I can't believe it, but this is the first episode of my podcast. I am so so so excited to walk on this journey with you. In this episode, I will be talking about my testimony and give you a glimpse of what the next episodes will look like. Once again, I can't wait to begin this journey together. God bless!! Alisha