Living LIT

There are so many wonderful and different ways to pray and enter into intimate time with Our Lord. One of the ways we can pray is with Scripture. In this episode, Lois Heron shares her wisdom in how to use the Word of God to pray. Lois has a rich background in prayer and scripture and is an experienced prayer warrior. Grab a seat and a cup of coffee or tea and listen in to our conversation as if y...

Fr. Tom Hartman is not only a priest, he also happens to be a Dad and Grandpa in real life too (yep, you read that right). In this episode, Father Tom shares his vocation story, talks about what the Domestic Church is and gives practical tips from his own life experience raising his children on ways you can nurture your family in and through the Faith. His testimony is sure to inspire you! Differe...

What do you do if you discover your child has stumbled upon pornography? How can you handle this situation with sensitivity, care and compassion? What are the next steps? Fr Kristopher Cowles is back for a follow up episode to last week where we talked about How to talk with your kids about porn and keeping them safe. But if it's too late and porn has already found your child or loved one, and you...

Pornography is everywhere, yet nobody wants to talk about it. It's a sensitive topic that we can feel unequipped to talk about with our kiddos, not exactly sure where to go for the right resources and how to even bring the topic up. You're not alone! In this episode Fr Kristopher Cowles is in the studio with his wisdom, knowledge and gentle delivery on this topic. He will walk us through how we ca...

Every one of us have, are, or will experience grief. Whether it is the loss of a loved one through death, or the loss of relationship, job, addiction, or a situation. Sadly, we can't avoid grief in this life. Deb Hadley has experienced deep and devastating grief with the loss of her 2 children: Kaylie and Tyler. On her journey of mourning them and learning to live life again-she has learned how to...

A common misconception is that Mary is just for Catholics, and this is simply not true. Msgr Charles Mangan, an expert in Mariology, joins us from Maryland to chat and answer questions about Mary and how she can have a special place in ALL of our lives. We also address the question floating around for years--"Do Catholics "worship" Mary?" (and what is a "Monsignor" anyways?) We don't want you to m...

April Showers bring May flowers-- and Mary Gardens. The month of May is dedicated to Mary and mothers, and what better way to honor our mothers than with FLOWERS! Melissa from "The Catholic Garden" joins us in this show to talk about flowers & Mary gardening. She shares their connection and symbolism to Our Blessed Mother that will help you grow in your faith. It's a sweet and intentional conn...

Calling all gardeners and flower lovers! Raquel, from The Little Rose Shop, came up with a fantastic, easy-to-use guide to help you create & start a Mary Garden of your very own, step by step with intentionality (or add to one you already have). And you don't need to be a green thumb! She also shares her BEAUTIFUL, heartfelt story of how her ministry -The Little Rose Shop came to be. Their mis...

Fr Jerry is back in the studio again to share about his family and home life growing up. He has an inspiring story about being raised in an intentional faith-filled home. They were Living Lit(urgical) in its original form. Tune in to the fun ways his mom created her own LIT creations for their family and the books that helped to shape Fr into the priest he is today. Fr Jerry Ranek is a priest in t...

Making a "Resurrection/Easter Garden" is an easy and fun DIY anyone can do (kids especially love it), and you can even find most of the supplies at the dollar store. Start your Resurrection garden in Lent now, and it will become a beautiful Easter tablescape to enjoy. We will walk you through how to make your very own garden.

Fr Jerry Ranek has the best response I've ever heard to the question, "Are you saved?" Many of us have been asked this question or heard it asked (about Catholics) and wonder. Fr Jerry has such a thoughtful and tender way of approaching this topic and question.

Sr Emily (PES) is back with Robyn to chat about Prayer and how you can bring more of it into your day & life with this inspriation and practical tips.

What are the Stations of the Cross? Where did they come from? And how you can bring this special lenten liturgical tradition into your home for a totally LIT lent? Stations are a great way to bring the Life of Jesus and our Church into your home, your Domestic Church! (I originally recorded this for "Catholic Living" last year. It's so good, that we are bringing it back for Living LIT). Resources...

If you're Catholic-you've been asked this question and if you aren't Catholic-you wonder. Dr Chris Burgwald sits with Robyn to discuss just how much of the Bible (Sacred Scripture) really is in the life of a Catholic and the Church.

This week Sister Emily of the Pro Ecclesia Sancta (PES) order is in the studio with Robyn to talk about the life of a Religious Sister. And what's the difference anyway between a nun and a sister? Is there a nun?

Betsy Hoyt is back for part 2 (in the studio) to share her expertise on the gift of fertility education and knowledge for women of all ages (beginning with teens) and also the topic of how an infusion of faith in fitness can make exercising way more effective. Resources: Integrated Catholic Women: integratedcatholicwoman.com FEMM: FEMMhealth.org Pietra Fitness: https://pietrafitness.com/?via=betsy...

You won't want to miss a single word of Fr Scott Traynor giving us easy, practical & mind blowing tips we can use that will transform our time at Mass! Listen to this before you go to Mass next.

How about a lent opportunity that leads you to integrate daily prayer, nutrition, movement and mindset? The Integrated Catholic Woman, Betsy Hoyt invites YOU on a journey that will help you live lent well and prepare you to experience Easter more deeply! Betsy has generously gifted me a coupon code for YOU to get an extra 10% off your registration. Use code LIVELIT24 when you register. Resources:...

Father James Morgan chats with Robyn about the use of candles at Mass and in the home, what makes a candle holy, and the symbolism behind Candlemas and the Presentation. And you'll hear why bees are important to the candles we use for worship. Resources: Bishops Bulletin on Luxe Candles: https://www.sfcatholic.org/communication/wp-content/uploads/sites/11/2023/11/CandleCompanyStory.pdf Make a pilg...

Your questions about Spiritual Direction get answered in this episode. What is a spiritual director? What takes place in Spiritual direction and how do you find the right person to accompany you on the journey if the Lord is calling you to it? Is it for you? Listen/watch to find out. Allie Yaw: Website: wholesnessinthefatherslove.wordpress.com Email: wholenessinthefatherslove@gmail.com Resources:...

Betsy Hoyt, the Integrated Catholic Woman chats with Robyn in the studio about what it means to be and live as an Integrated Catholic Woman. How can we intentionally live our faith fully in mind, body and soul as we journey towards Heaven? And how do we get "un-stuck" if we are feeling low, in a rut or need help moving forward? Tune in to Betsy's wealth of knowledge in women's wellness and sustain...

This week we chat with Allie Yaw about all things retreat. What is a retreat, especially a silent retreat? Do people REALLY not talk on a silent retreat? We walk through what takes place on a retreat and who can benefit from sneaking away to spend time with the Lord - alone. The Lord really does speak in the silence! Allie is a retreat and spiritual director with lots of experience with many types...

In this bonus episode of Living LIT, Renae Kranz joins Robyn in studio to have some fun with an easy DIY for Advent. We use Advent candle wraps from Robyn's guest On " Living LIT" this week (The Little Rose Shop) and dollar store candles. The wrapped candles make a beautiful addition to Advent decor in your home and are functional in your domestic church! Huge thanks to @TheLittleRoseShop for comi...

Raquel, from The Little Rose Shop is our special guest this week. She came out with the absolute coolest thing ever to help assist and remind you (us) to live a liturgical life and bring your faith into your life in an easy and seamless way. A digital Liturgical calendar! Raquel is a Catholic wife and mommy. She has always loved creating, and lives by the motto "Created to Create" inspired by St J...

Fr. Kristopher Cowles joins Robyn in the studio this week to kick off the new church year & new show! What is the "Liturgical Year" and how are you invited to live along with the rhythm of the church and life of Christ? The Word Among Us: https://wau.org/ Magnificat: https://us.magnificat.net/