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Send us a textWelcome to our official birth announcement for our newest blessing, Louis Joseph Yasinski, born on January 3, 2025, the Feast of the Holy Name of Jesus! 🙌 As a Catholic family, we are thrilled to share this joyful moment with you. In this episode, we recount the journey of welcoming our eighth child, from the surprises of late pregnancy to the blessings of his safe arrival.Watch video podcastSupport the showSupport this show and get all future episodes by email atwww.kenandjanelle.com

Send us a textCOVID-19 drastically changed how we receive Communion, especially the practice of offering the Precious Blood. With restrictions lifted, many dioceses are taking different approaches—some reintroducing the chalice, while others are not. Should the cup return? Join Fr Cristino and I for this candid discussion surrounding Communion under both species.Support the showSupport this show and get all future episodes by email atwww.kenandjanelle.com

Send us a textWelcome to the final episode of our Advent Daily series! On this holy night, we reflect on the beauty and hope of Christmas Eve. Through the lens of saints like St. Alphonsus and St. Thomas of Villanova, we explore the profound humility of God becoming a child to invite us closer to Him without fear.Support the showSupport this show and get all future episodes by email atwww.kenandjanelle.com

Send us a textWelcome back to our Advent series! Today, on this Monday of the fourth week of Advent, Ken and Janelle share their reflections inspired by St. Alphonsus Liguori's daily sermons. Join us for this heartfelt discussion as we dive deep into the beauty of God’s love, the call to religious life, and the joy of family as we prepare for Christmas.Support the showSupport this show and get all future episodes by email atwww.kenandjanelle.com

Send us a textWelcome to our Advent Retreat! In this third Friday of Advent session, Father Cristino guides us through the wisdom of St. Alphonsus Liguori, reflecting on the call to sainthood and the pain of seeing a priest leave his priesthood.  Support the showSupport this show and get all future episodes by email atwww.kenandjanelle.com

Send us a textWelcome to our daily Advent retreat! Today, we reflect on the wisdom of St. Alphonsus, who reminds us of the essential desire to become a saint: "No saint has ever become a saint without having a desire for sanctity."Support the showSupport this show and get all future episodes by email atwww.kenandjanelle.com

Send us a textWelcome back to our Catholic reflection for Wednesday of the Third Week of Advent. Today’s meditation, inspired by St. Alphonsus Liguori, challenges us to surrender completely to God’s will in all areas of life—external circumstances, personal struggles, and our abilities.Support the showSupport this show and get all future episodes by email atwww.kenandjanelle.com

Send us a textDrawing on the wisdom of St. Alphonsus, we explore the dangers of following Jesus "at a distance," like St. Peter, who denied Christ in the moment of testing. Lukewarmness—choosing comfort over sacrifice—creeps in when self-love takes priority over love for God. But true friendship with Jesus is proven through sacrifice, just as He showed His love for us on the cross.We also reflect on the heroic devotion of St. Isaac Jogues, a Jesuit missionary who endured unimaginable suffering to bring the Catholic faith to others. His story inspires us to reject lukewarmness and embrace a life of courage, faith, and evangelization.Support the showSupport this show and get all future episodes by email atwww.kenandjanelle.com

Send us a textToday is the third Monday of Advent, and we reflect on the virtue of peace in our Advent journey. Drawing inspiration from St. Alphonsus and St. Augustine, we explore how true peace isn't found in worldly comforts but through the Tranquility of Order—aligning our lives with God's will.Support the showSupport this show and get all future episodes by email atwww.kenandjanelle.com

Send us a textIn this Advent Reflection, we delve into the profound words of St. Alphonsus and their relevance for Advent 2023. Together with Father Cristino, we explore the mystery of God’s extravagant love and sacrifice, as well as the heartbreaking reality of how humanity often fails to respond to it.St. Alphonsus challenges us to reflect deeply on the ways Christ endured suffering—from the stable to the cross—and how His immense love invites us to respond with our hearts fully. Could we unknowingly be rejecting this divine love?Support the showSupport this show and get all future episodes by email atwww.kenandjanelle.com