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Episode #218--"Striving For The Crown That Matters--Pilgrimage, Trials & the Olympics"
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Episode #218--"Striving For The Crown That Matters--Pilgrimage, Trials & the Olympics"

In this episode, Christina reflects on the value of community and the importance of journeying together on the pilgrimage of life. She emphasizes the power of shared beliefs and the unity that comes from professing our faith together. Christina also discusses the significance of going on physical pilgrimages to holy places and how they can enrich our spiritual lives. She encourages listeners to make time for the sacraments, prayer, and personal reflection. Finally, she reminds us that our pilgrimage on earth is not exempt from trials, but through trust in God, we can overcome and receive the crown of salvation.

Takeaways

Community is essential for us to become fully who we are created to be and to achieve greatness.

Shared beliefs and professing our faith together bring unity and power.

Physical pilgrimages to holy places can enrich our spiritual lives and help us connect with the Communion of Saints.

Making time for the sacraments, prayer, and personal reflection is crucial for our spiritual growth.

Trials are a part of our pilgrimage on earth, but through trust in God, we can overcome and receive the crown of salvation.

Sound Bites

"Community, in order to be able to become fully who we are created to be, and also for us to achieve the greatness, even in the eyes of the world, it takes a community."

"We forget how important it is that we have commonly held beliefs."

"When we profess our faith and we do it in union with others, we can achieve miracles."

Chapters

00:00 The Value of Community and the Pilgrimage of Life

01:29 The Power of Shared Beliefs and Professing Our Faith Together

08:22 Enriching Our Spiritual Lives Through Physical Pilgrimages

09:02 Making Time for the Sacraments, Prayer, and Personal Reflection

23:05 Overcoming Trials and Receiving the Crown of Salvation

May this podcast help inspire, encourage and accompany you in doing WHATEVER IT TAKES so that you may continue to grow in holiness as we tell the Master of Death, “Not Today!”

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