The Everyday Saint

It's one thing to grow up Catholic, but have you ever wondered what it would be like to be raised by not one, but two theologians?  Mary had a unique upbringing as her father has been a theology professor at Benedictine and mother who has her masters degree in theology. With this in mind, her faith has had to move beyond the daily family habits to something that is her own. As a nursing student, s...

Entering into a new school year, it's easy to wonder what type of person we will be, who we will hang out with, what we will be associated with. But what does true friendship look like? Beyond the traditional girlhood sense of friendship? This episode discusses authentic communion. Pulling from her reflections being a friend with a cloistered nun, entering into her senior year of college, and lear...

Upon arriving to college, I had NO idea what to expect. What do I do? Who should I be? What should I know? This episode covers what I wish I would've told my freshmen year of college self. Discussing things such as goal setting, identity, avoiding toxic or party culture, finding friends, being intentional with time, dating and more. Going into advice I was given, and bouncing off of what God has r...

This spectacular episode features a LIVE talk given by Eve Rosemary highlighting a path to faith life that is evidently lived and experienced. Capitalizing on her testimony, she shares the importance of a desire for Heaven, taking delight in God in EVERYTHING, and having a heart of poverty. This talk was so well received that she knew she had to share it with you all! Sainthood is attainable for e...

For the person navigating relationships in high school and college... We hear ya, and we've BEEN there. Shelby and Eve dive into our experiences dating--how can we make sure we love God more than who we're dating? How do we figure out if we should date someone? What do you do when you're left heart broken? Geez! This podcast is a "big sister" meets "talking to my younger self" episode. Personal ad...

You know her, you love her, Shelby is back because we HAD to share one of our favorite memories together that makes us laugh too hard, but also reminds us of God's providence. A simple story that we will bring up pretty much anywhere, but that we can look back on and see that Jesus takes such good care of us! Pizza song out now on Spotify (just kidding).  Thanks for listening! Follow along: @theev...

Have you ever felt like time stops or that our life is paused over the summer? We focus our time an energy into different things as our routines change and priorities shift. But are we really doing the right thing? Eve and Shelby share the truth about self improvement: what it looks like, how to prioritize, what it even means. An honest conversation about what our priorities have looked like over...

What does it mean to actually trust in God with all our hearts?  "Jesus, I trust in You" can sometimes feel like an empty sentiment. Truthfully, I hardly know how to trust in God and stumble within little inconveniences, mishaps throughout the day, and ruined plans. Yet, our joy and peace rests on the shoulders of our Beloved Christ. Through this episode, we look at what it means to trust God, pra...

It can be difficult to reconcile a relationship of faith with the desire to lose weight. How can I be grateful for my body while trying to lose weight at the same time? This episode delves into Eve's personal journey with learning how to love her body despite watching it change, unable to do anything; and how she has connected her weight loss journey with her faith. It's critical to take care of o...

Jesus, do your will in me, through me, beside me, and always with me. Taking on a spirituality that allows God to guide our days take practice, but only trust can bring about authentic change. Join Eve and Carmen as they discuss how to listen to promptings from God, turning our hearts to Heaven, and how to let Mary and the Saints guide us along our journey. Thanks for listening! Follow along: @the...

A special edition episode with Eve as the guest on the Abundantly Yours Podcast! Whitney asks Eve all about her journey with becoming a chastity public speaker, inspiring ways that we can live out the virtue of chastity.  If you're wondering why chastity is important, or curious what it means to live dedicated to virtue, this episode will help motivate you on this journey! Thanks for listening! Fo...

Sometimes our motivation in faith is imperfect: we might be chasing a false sense of security or focused on what we can get out of a relationship with God instead of how we can give in our relationship with God. Jonathan shares his journey in faith--from only doing it to pursue a girl to ultimately making the faith his own and allowing God to infiltrate the way that he lives. Jonathan has an inspi...

Am I pleasing God? Have I done enough to love Him? Through Kathryn's inspirational story, we learn these are the wrong questions to be asking. Instead, we should be capitalizing on the desire for God and learning how to love Him with complete trust. Kathryn shares her deep wounds of scrupulosity, and how St. Therese of Lisieux and St. Faustina have played a guiding hand in learning what Divine Mer...

On retreat a few weeks ago, I did this exercise and it changed and revealed the depths of my prayer and how to grow in relationship with God.  I knew I wanted to share this episode with all of you, so that you too can get beyond base level prayer and learn where God is leading you. This episode not only goes through this exercise with you, but we have an open and honest conversation about prayer i...

How do you love God when you feel like there's nothing left in you? How do you give your all to Him when you have nothing left to give? Sophia and Eve discuss how to pursue faith in the everyday life--even despite illness, doubt, or trial. A balanced faith requires time with God, but also leaving the chapel to live out what God is teaching you within the depths of prayer. Through this conversation...

This powerful story has God's providence and grace written within each moment! Growing up in a household with a father who is atheist, and herself taking on this atheism from a young age, Audrey shares how God showed forth His love and mercy to her, changing the way she thought about life itself. This is a providential testimony on how God transformed Audrey's life after an encounter in front of t...

An incredibly open and honest conversation about what leads us to think of others than "less than" and disregard our need for humility. This conversation offers wisdom, but also a look into the humanity of each of us and need for God's Divinity. Finn explains the importance humility and his experience in humbling himself to see Christ in others. We learn about how what we think and say about other...

We often forget that our story truly means something to God, that the testimony we share with others helps us grow in faith and realize that God has ordained something incredible within us. Join Pat and Eve as they talk about the beauty of adventuring with God, allowing ourselves to look beyond the day-to-day and see the bigger picture: our story painted in eternity.  Thanks for listening! Follow...

Picking up the Bible can be intimidating with a capital "I". Yet, reading Scripture livens the heart, makes our burden light, and leads us to a deeper understanding of God. Cayna shares her experience on how Scripture speaks to her, and how God has allowed her into His heart through praying with the Bible.  Beyond The Beacon Join Bishop Kevin Sweeney for inspired interviews with Catholics living o...

Our Hearts are Restless Until they rest in Thee, O Lord. You've had a difficult day at work, school is overwhelming, or there is simply too many things on your plate. What does one do then? We reach for the bag of chips, a comfort movie, or scroll on our phones seeking rest that we will never find within these things. The truth is, there is always time for rest, and TRUE rest at that, but only whe...

How can we know that we truly love God? How do we reconcile our actions with our desire to love the Lord?  Emma shares her story of learning how to unite herself to the sacrifice of Christ, and how a desire for God is enough for Him to give you strength to complete His will for us. In recognition of love, and the tangible reality of His love for us, we are offered the encounter of a lifetime with...

Wearing our white dresses, hair is done, make up is on...all in anticipating Christ at the end of the aisle. Elizabeth and Eve discuss stepping into femininity as a vocation with the understanding of Jesus as our bridegroom. He is the one to be loved with all due affection, and the one we sacrifice each day for.  Beyond The Beacon Join Bishop Kevin Sweeney for inspired interviews with Catholics li...

Sophia shares her story about falling deeply in love with the Lord and knowing His intimate care for each of us. A feeling of God pursuing and encapsulating us in love. Through times of insecurity and loneliness, she relied on God to get her through, consoling her in the Mass and Adoration. Her beautiful testimony gives way to the story of love written within each of our hearts.  Beyond The Beacon...

When you're the only Catholic in the room, how can you stay strong in your belief and be evidence of God's love? Abby shares how she displayed the joy and love of God growing up at a public school with others who blatantly disagreed with her, and how to stay strong in your belief through discussion and forming your heart and mind.  Beyond The Beacon Join Bishop Kevin Sweeney for inspired interview...

Eve shares her story of being Miss Wisconsin's Teen and competing at Miss America's Teen. Talking through what it's like competing, what God taught her through the experience, and if being Catholic and Miss America can coincide. We explore the connection of Miss America while competing in a "beauty pageant", and discuss common thought of what the Miss America Organization is all about.  Beyond The...