When I was a kid, being Catholic was just something I “did.” I went to church because my parents made me, same thing for Catholic school. It wasn’t until I was much older that I realized what my parents were giving me was a foundation to stand on, a home to come home to no matter how far I travelled. I want to lay the same foundation for my sons. How can we do our best, as parents and caregivers, as the hands and feet of Jesus, to teach the faith to others? Becky Davis, the family ministries coordinator for St. Joseph’s Parish in Mechanicsburg sits down with me to unpack all the wonderful resources available to those wo want to learn and those who want to support others in their faith journeys.
In previous episodes we’ve talked about our wellness, our whole selves, as being spiritual, physical and mental. If you forsake one for another, inevitably, you will still suffer. How we nurture or nourish each of these areas directly impacts the other, which in turn impacts our whole self and how we show up in the world, how we make the real presence of Christ visible through us. So how can we show up as God calls us to if it feels like we’re missing something? Where do we find that missing piece of the puzzle? Over the next several weeks, we’ll be talking to experts in wellness, specifically nutrition, movement, mental health, and spiritual health to address our whole selves, to truly care for the gift God has given us. Today, I’m excited to tackle the topic of food and nutrition with Allison Salvitti-Nelson and Shannon Szeles, registered dietitian-nutritionists with PostGlo Nutrition and busy parents on a mission to help fellow busy parents prioritize their own physical health in order to show up effectively for their families. PostGlo Nutrition & Wellness 5 Nights of Meltdown Meals — PostGlo Nutrition & Wellness Dietitians for Busy Parents | Alli & Shan (@postglo_nutritionists) • Instagram photos and videos
Welcome to part two of our Candid Catholic Convos episode on what we want versus what God wants for us with spiritual director Donna Giberti. This week, we're continuing our conversation about attending to our desires, what happens when our plans don't work the way we want to, and how to live confidently in uncertainty.
Today we’re talking with Donna Giberti, a spiritual director with the Diocese who has lived several lifetimes before being formed – from unexpectedly becoming a single mother, to working in corporate America as well as the non-profit space, being an active participant in parish life, planning pilgrimages, and finally heeding God’s call of walking with others on their spiritual journey. Donna’s going to help us unpack what our desires mean and how we can discern the difference between what we want vs what God wants for us over two full episodes.
