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  • Increasing Eucharistic devotion during Lent. (2:58) Where women find value, feeling, and purpose in the body determines their attitude about their body and sexual freedom. (21:54) A quick way to holiness is through The Fruits of the Holy Spirit starting with charity and joy. (39:44)


    Resources mentioned: 

    Book “How to get more out of Holy Communion” by St. Peter Julian Eymard

    https://amzn.to/4iC7zsm 

     

    Bree’s conversion and past episodes  

    https://relevantradio.com/?cat=23210&s=bree+solstad 

     

    Book: “Cheap Sex”: The Transformation of Men, Marriage and Monogamy

    https://amzn.to/3DLh0a5

     

    Bree’s Twitter 

    https://x.com/BreeSolstad

     

    Bree’s Catholic rosaries and jewelry 

    https://www.etsy.com/shop/avemariaeveryday/?etsrc=sdt 

     

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  • Incorporating Biblical prayer into fasting with triple board certified OB-GYN and functional medicine Dr. Tabatha Barber joining Trending with Timmerie. (1:19) Dr. Barber answers questions on:  fasting while nursing and pregnancy and carnivore. (16:42) The boys crisis – “Adolescence” ranked number one in the US and Globally right now on Netflix. (29:41)


    Resources mentioned : 

    Book: Fast to Faith 

    https://amzn.to/41Fj3G4

     

    Intermittent Fasting Guide:  https://fasttofaith.com/intermittent-fasting-guide/#

     

    Previous episode with Dr. Tabatha Barber about fasting:

    https://omny.fm/shows/trending-with-timmerie-catholic-principles-applied/fasting-health-benefits-faith

     

    Being There: Why Prioritizing Motherhood in the First Years Matter:

    https://www.amazon.com/Being-There-Prioritizing-Motherhood-Matters/dp/0143109294

  • We have to be willing to tell the truth that people aren’t born gay. (1:52) Supreme Court  on “conversion therapy” – Is conversion therapy helping or hurting people with same sex attraction and gender dysphoria? (25:08) The Annunciation and Incarnation. (40:54)


    Resources mentioned : 

    Dr. Morse’s Website

    https://ruthinstitute.org/

     

    Reintegrative Therapy, for those struggling with Homosexuality: 

    https://www.reintegrativetherapy.com/

     

    Research on Counseling Freedom for All

    https://ruthinstitute.org/counseling-freedom-for-all/

     

    No one is born gay.  There is no gay gene 

    https://www.science.org/doi/10.1126/science.aat7693

     

    More people are formerly gay than gay in the US & UK 

    https://ruthinstitute.org/press-releases/celebrate-ex-gay-visibility-day/

     

    Parents Guide to Preventing Homosexuality:

    https://www.josephnicolosi.com/books/parents-guide-to-preventing-homosexuality/

     

    1 in 5 straight men look at gay porn:

    https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s10508-016-0837-9?wt_mc=Affiliate.CommissionJunction.3.EPR1089.DeepLink&utm_medium=affiliate&utm_source=commission_junction&utm_campaign=3_nsn6445_deeplink&utm_content=deeplink



    Supreme Court Case will hear case on Colorado Conversion Therapy Ban on Minors: https://www.ncregister.com/cna/supreme-court-will-hear-case-challenging-colorado-ban-on-conversion-therapy-for-minors

  • Spiritual Not Religious-creating your own religion – millennial Christine Flynn shares her journey from new age to atheist to Catholic. (1:43) What inspired Christine to become Catholic? (22:22) Saints Perpetua and Felicity ahead of International Women’s Day. (41:01)


    Resources mentioned: 

    Book from our guest Christine: Not Just Spiritual 

    https://shop.catholic.com/not-just-spiritual/

    Saints Perpetua and Felicity – The Saints Podcast

    https://www.themerrybeggars.com/episodes/ts35-1-perpetua-and-felicity-episode-one

  • St. Joseph's chastity, obedience, and humility with Norbertine Father Sebastian Walshe. (2:28) St. Joseph was a financial failure.  How did he find self value and patience with himself? (24:47) Almsgiving as a Lenten practice (28:31) Why did an abortion business close in one of the highest volume abortion locations in the country? (41:19) 

    Resources mentioned : 

    Norbertines of St. Michael’s Abbey: 

    https://theabbotscircle.com/


    Book Saint Joseph: The Man Closest to Christ

    https://amzn.to/4bQvsu8 

     

    Learn more about chastity, a Fruit of the Holy Spirit (39:52 mark):

    https://omny.fm/shows/trending-with-timmerie-catholic-principles-applied/deprogramming-feminism

     

    Planned Parenthood expose in the New York Times:

    https://www.nytimes.com/2025/02/15/us/planned-parenthood-clinics.html

  • Why does everyone love the Netflix “reality” show “Temptation Island”? (0:42) Why actress Emma Watson won’t do drugs or nude scenes.  (25:36) Stop the black Mass. (36:49) Self control –  Fruits of the Holy Spirit (41:12)


    Resources mentioned : 

    Overcome Pornography 

    https://integrityrestored.com/

     

    Canopy phone service: 

    https://canopy.us

     

    To sign petition to stop black mass in Kansas: https://lp.catholicvote.org/stop-the-desecration/

  • Life can be stressful, and maybe you feel like you're at the end of your rope. Now is the time to lean on help from the Holy Spirit! 

     

    Timmerie shared some solid wisdom about the Fruits of the Holy Spirit, specifically Peace and Patience, and she talked about why these two are basically must-haves if you want to keep your sanity and grow in holiness. 

     

     

    Timmere's Take on Peace: 

     

    -What It Is: Peace is way more than just stress relief. It's this deep sense of security in God.

     

    -Fr. Robert Spitzer's Definition: He describes it as feeling truly “at home,” which makes sense because, in God, we’re back where we belong.

     

    -The Problem: Our culture is all about being out of kilter: identity crises, constant distractions, and relationships that are out of whack. No wonder we’re restless!

     

    -The Solution: Peace comes from trusting God and growing closer to Him. Prayer, the sacraments, staying in a state of grace... all those basics matter. Timmerie reminds you that this peace is a gift of the Holy Spirit, so don’t be shy about straight-up asking God for it.

     

     

    Patience

     

    -The Dangerous Gift: Ever pray for patience and suddenly everyone’s cutting you off in traffic and every store line is like a mile long? Yep, God answers by giving you opportunities to practice patience.

     

    -What It Actually Is: Patience is about not losing your cool when life feels unfair or people are being difficult to deal with. It’s mercy and compassion for both others and yourself.

     

    -St. Thomas Aquinas’ Wisdom: True patience isn’t just surviving annoyances; it’s staying unbothered by them. It’s like building resilience against suffering and not letting it mess up your commitment to virtue.

     

    -Freedom in Patience: Timmerie points out that patience makes us free because it helps us stay grounded in doing what’s right, even when life feels like one big dumpster fire.

     

    -Connection to Charity: Patience and love go together. The more you love God and others, the easier it is to be patient.

     

     

    Takeaway Tips:

     

    -Pray for these gifts: they’re from the Holy Spirit... not a DIY project.

     

    -Lean into the sacraments and keep your prayer life strong.

     

    -Keep perspective: What we see as evil or annoying might just be an opportunity to grow.

     

    -Love first; patience will follow.

     

    Now, go forth and practice being peaceful and patient; just, you know, try not to lose it if your coffee order’s wrong today. 

  • Former feminist leader Sarah Huff dives into changing our attitudes about motherhood and deprogramming feminism on Trending with Timmerie. (1:55) Spending years dating the same person doing nothing?  What changes that?  (26:06) Chastity — Fruits of the Holy Spirit (39:52)


    Resources mentioned : 

    Listen to Sarah’s story: how she became a feminist

    https://relevantradio.com/2024/08/the-most-influential-feminists-in-brazil-interview/

     

    Sara’s book in Spanish 

    https://www.amazon.com/C%C3%B3mo-fabricar-una-feminista-rescatarla/dp/1400336988 

     

    Episode on Why Mom’s Matter:

    https://relevantradio.com/2022/10/why-moms-matter-how-to-be-present-to-your-child-2/

     

    On the Science of Motherhood:

    https://relevantradio.com/2023/06/science-of-motherhood/

  • The Life of Saint Patrick and the Easter fire.  The rise in the occult, witchcraft, and crystals (1:44).  The Lorica Prayer – Saint Patrick’s Breastplate Prayer (19:13). Why you should pray the rosary (34:12).

     

    Resources mentioned:

    Energy & Crystals – Can Catholics use them?

    https://relevantradio.com/2023/10/energy-crystals-can-catholics-use-them/

     

    The Saints Podcast

    https://www.themerrybeggars.com/shows/the-saints 

     

    The 15 Promises of Our Lady to Those Who Pray the Rosary

    https://marian.org/13th/the-fifteen-promises-of-our-lady

     

    The Secret of the Rosary by St. Louis DeMontfort

    https://tanbooks.com/products/the-secret-of-the-rosary/?gc_id=17487855346&gad_source=1&gclid=Cj0KCQjwjY64BhCaARIsAIfc7YYG6_E6EXx4WBlLGIgDw7HmS-g2LdOuiKBykZ8mpZ4P2YS70Q1oBvQaAqgJEALw_wcB

     

    Scripture Rosary 

    https://amzn.to/3XXJiEt

     

    The Lorica Prayer – Saint Patrick’s Breast Plate Prayer

     

    I arise today

    Through a mighty strength, the invocation of the Trinity, 

    Through a belief in the Threeness, 

    Through confession of the Oneness 

    Of the Creator of creation.

     

    I arise today 

    Through the strength of Christ's birth and His baptism, 

    Through the strength of His crucifixion and His burial, 

    Through the strength of His resurrection and His ascension, 

    Through the strength of His descent for the judgment of doom.

     

    I arise today

    Through the strength of the love of cherubim, 

    In obedience of angels, 

    In service of archangels, 

    In the hope of resurrection to meet with reward, 

    In the prayers of patriarchs, 

    In preachings of the apostles, 

    In faiths of confessors, 

    In innocence of virgins, 

    In deeds of righteous men.

     

    I arise today

    Through the strength of heaven; 

    Light of the sun, 

    Splendor of fire, 

    Speed of lightning, 

    Swiftness of the wind, 

    Depth of the sea, 

    Stability of the earth, 

    Firmness of the rock.

     

    I arise today

    Through God's strength to pilot me; 

    God's might to uphold me, 

    God's wisdom to guide me, 

    God's eye to look before me, 

    God's ear to hear me, 

    God's word to speak for me, 

    God's hand to guard me, 

    God's way to lie before me, 

    God's shield to protect me, 

    God's hosts to save me 

    From snares of the devil, 

    From temptations of vices, 

    From every one who desires me ill, 

    Afar and anear, 

    Alone or in a multitude. 

     

    I summon today all these powers between me and evil, 

    Against every cruel merciless power that opposes my body and soul, 

    Against incantations of false prophets, 

    Against black laws of pagandom, 

    Against false laws of heretics, 

    Against craft of idolatry, 

    Against spells of women and smiths and wizards, 

    Against every knowledge that corrupts man's body and soul. 

     

    Christ shield me today 

    Against poison, against burning, 

    Against drowning, against wounding, 

    So that reward may come to me in abundance.

    Christ with me, Christ before me, Christ behind me, 

    Christ in me, Christ beneath me, Christ above me, 

    Christ on my right, Christ on my left, 

    Christ when I lie down, Christ when I sit down, 

    Christ in the heart of every man who thinks of me, 

    Christ in the mouth of every man who speaks of me, 

    Christ in the eye that sees me, 

    Christ in the ear that hears me.

     

    I arise today

    Through a mighty strength, the invocation of the Trinity, 

    Through a belief in the Threeness, 

    Through a confession of the Oneness

    Of the Creator of creation

    St. Patrick (ca. 377)

     

    Catechism of the Catholic Church  115-117

     

    “God can reveal the future to his prophets or to other saints. Still, a sound Christian attitude consists in putting oneself confidently into the hands of Providence for whatever concerns the future and giving up all unhealthy curiosity about it. Improvidence, however, can constitute a lack of responsibility.

     

    All forms of divination are to be rejected: recourse to Satan or demons, conjuring up the dead or other practices falsely supposed to “unveil” the future. Consulting horoscopes, astrology, palm reading, interpretation of omens and lots, the phenomena of clairvoyance, and recourse to mediums all conceal a desire for power over time, history, and, in the last analysis, other human beings, as well as a wish to conciliate hidden powers. 

     

    They contradict the honor, respect, and loving fear that we owe to God alone”

  • Rosemary McGuire Berry, author of Piety and Personality: The Temperaments of the Saints joins guest host Brooke Taylor on Trending with Timmerie. Rosemary explains the four temperaments: choleric, sanguine, melancholy and phlegmatic, and shares insights into how they relate to the saints we know and love.

    Who was Saint Patrick, and what can we learn from him? Brother Richard Hendrick, OFM Cap. from Dublin, Ireland, shares little known facts about Saint Patrick.

    Resources:

    Piety and Personality: The Temperaments of the Saints

    https://tanbooks.com/products/books/piety-and-personality-the-temperaments-of-the-saints/?srsltid=AfmBOooGowqrA9_c-wQBIGbOz-dT0LJ2eFcOY5stkyfQlYf0dWcY7rNJ

  • Why is AI not human? Benefits and dangers of AI with Father Robert Spitzer, President of the Magis Center, joining Trending with Timmerie (2:01) Going the extra mile in moral conversion. (25:33) Planning ahead to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day & St. Joseph’s feast day. (40:37) Kindness  – a fruit of the Holy Spirit.(46:09)


    Resources mentioned : 

    Book:The Four Levels of Happiness: Your Path to Personal Flourishing 

    https://store.magiscenter.com/products/four-levels-of-happiness-your-path-to-personal-flourishing?srsltid=AfmBOoo_EFXFd7IuC4Vg6SpAdTyigM1Xq2RFlPeEZKE-T0jyotiMvjgj

     

    Fr. Robert Spitzer’s website

    https://www.magiscenter.com/ 

     

    Ways to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day

    https://omny.fm/shows/trending-with-timmerie-catholic-principles-applied/st-patricks-day-how-to-celebrate




    The Lorica Prayer – Saint Patrick’s Breast Plate Prayer

     

    I arise today

    Through a mighty strength, the invocation of the Trinity, 

    Through a belief in the Threeness, 

    Through confession of the Oneness 

    Of the Creator of creation.

     

    I arise today 

    Through the strength of Christ's birth and His baptism, 

    Through the strength of His crucifixion and His burial, 

    Through the strength of His resurrection and His ascension, 

    Through the strength of His descent for the judgment of doom.

     

    I arise today

    Through the strength of the love of cherubim, 

    In obedience of angels, 

    In service of archangels, 

    In the hope of resurrection to meet with reward, 

    In the prayers of patriarchs, 

    In preachings of the apostles, 

    In faiths of confessors, 

    In innocence of virgins, 

    In deeds of righteous men.

     

    I arise today

    Through the strength of heaven; 

    Light of the sun, 

    Splendor of fire, 

    Speed of lightning, 

    Swiftness of the wind, 

    Depth of the sea, 

    Stability of the earth, 

    Firmness of the rock.

     

    I arise today

    Through God's strength to pilot me; 

    God's might to uphold me, 

    God's wisdom to guide me, 

    God's eye to look before me, 

    God's ear to hear me, 

    God's word to speak for me, 

    God's hand to guard me, 

    God's way to lie before me, 

    God's shield to protect me, 

    God's hosts to save me 

    From snares of the devil, 

    From temptations of vices, 

    From every one who desires me ill, 

    Afar and anear, 

    Alone or in a multitude. 

     

    I summon today all these powers between me and evil, 

    Against every cruel merciless power that opposes my body and soul, 

    Against incantations of false prophets, 

    Against black laws of pagandom, 

    Against false laws of heretics, 

    Against craft of idolatry, 

    Against spells of women and smiths and wizards, 

    Against every knowledge that corrupts man's body and soul. 

     

    Christ shield me today 

    Against poison, against burning, 

    Against drowning, against wounding, 

    So that reward may come to me in abundance.

    Christ with me, Christ before me, Christ behind me, 

    Christ in me, Christ beneath me, Christ above me, 

    Christ on my right, Christ on my left, 

    Christ when I lie down, Christ when I sit down, 

    Christ in the heart of every man who thinks of me, 

    Christ in the mouth of every man who speaks of me, 

    Christ in the eye that sees me, 

    Christ in the ear that hears me.

     

    I arise today

    Through a mighty strength, the invocation of the Trinity, 

    Through a belief in the Threeness, 

    Through a confession of the Oneness

    Of the Creator of creation

    St. Patrick (ca. 377)



    Pray the prayer of abandonment

    https://x.com/timmerie/status/1313235856577228801?lang=en 

     

    Previous 7 Deadly Sins Episode: 

    https://omny.fm/shows/trending-with-timmerie-catholic-principles-applied/the-7-capital-virtues-7-deadly-sins

  • Timmerie explores what actually brings women joy, and it’s NOT what modern feminism is selling.

     

    The Big Lie: “Empowerment” Through Motherhood Rejection 

     

    International Women’s Day rolls around, and social media is flooded with the same old messaging: women are "empowered" by abortion, contraception, surrogacy, and even daycare. Timmerie argues that these aren’t liberating at all; in fact, the greatest injustice against women is the "destruction and exploitation of motherhood." 

     

    Psychotherapist Erica Komisar (who’s not even Catholic, mind you) has been putting out research that proves what we already know deep down: kids need their moms, especially in their early years. Yet, this truth is wildly unpopular in the corporate-driven culture.

     

    Wait… Women Are Happier Doing “Domestic” Things? 

     

    If social media trends are any indicator, women are rediscovering joy in the very things that used to be considered "burdens": knitting, homemaking, cooking, homesteading. There’s a deep craving for a return to home and family life, even if the world still tries to make it seem regressive.

     

    Science Agrees: Moms at Home Are Happier (Even If It’s Hard) 

     

    Studies from the Institute for Family Studies and other sources show that stay-at-home moms experience higher life satisfaction and rarely regret their decision, even though being home is demanding. Sure, secular studies try to spin it like being at home is isolating, but what they leave out is that these same women report deep fulfillment. Motherhood is tough, but it’s also full of meaning.

     

    Timmerie, a mom of (almost) three, totally gets it. The stress is real (toddlers are relentless), but the reward is deeper than any job title. God doesn’t promise easy, but He does promise abundance. That abundance is often tied to embracing the maternal call, whether it’s biological or spiritual motherhood.

     

    So… What’s the Secret to Women’s Happiness? 

     

    Living in line with God’s design. Motherhood, whether physical, spiritual, or vocational, is at the core of a woman’s identity. Even women in STEM or corporate roles thrive most when they can nurture others in some way. That’s why we see more women gravitating toward careers like teaching, nursing, and caregiving. It’s built into their very souls.

     

    As St. Edith Stein put it, “A woman’s soul is fashioned as a place in which other souls unfold.” 

     

    The culture tells women that happiness comes from career success, independence, and rejecting traditional roles. The actual data: more importantly, women’s lived experiences, say otherwise. True joy comes from embracing who women were made to be.

     

    Bottom line: Ladies, your deepest fulfillment isn’t in fighting against your nature; it’s in embracing it. 

     

    What do you think... Do you see this shift happening around you?

  • Rediscovering friendship with guest Danielle Heckenkamp on Trending with Timmerie. (2:12) Springtime hospitality – how to make your home a place welcoming for others and how to welcome others. (22:45) Does how we dress matter? (35:51) Peace & patience – fruits of the Holy Spirit (39:49)


    Resources mentioned : 

    Danielle Heckenkamp on Instagram 

    https://www.instagram.com/homegrown.living 

     

    Nicomachean Ethics by Aristotle:

    https://www.amazon.com/Nicomachean-Ethics-Penguin-Classics/dp/0140449493

     

    Virtuous Hospitality:

    https://www.catholicmom.com/articles/virtuous-hospitality-and-our-ladys-admirable-heart

  • Increasing Eucharistic devotion during Lent. (2:58) Where women find value, feeling, and purpose in the body determines their attitude about their body and sexual freedom. (21:54) A quick way to holiness is through The Fruits of the Holy Spirit starting with charity and joy. (39:46)


    Resources mentioned : 

    Book “How to get more out of Holy Communion” by St. Peter Julian Eymard

    https://amzn.to/4iC7zsm 

     

    Bree’s conversion and past episodes  

    https://relevantradio.com/?cat=23210&s=bree+solstad 

     

    Book: “Cheap Sex”: The Transformation of Men, Marriage and Monogamy

    https://amzn.to/3DLh0a5

     

    Bree’s Twitter 

    https://x.com/BreeSolstad

     

    Bree’s Catholic rosaries and jewelry 

    https://www.etsy.com/shop/avemariaeveryday/?etsrc=sdt 

  • The abortion pill — helping women who are hastily seeking to abort their babies  — Pam Stenzel joins Trending with Timmerie to discuss (1:00)  How teaching women about their bodies decreases sexual activity outside of marriage and increases marital permanence in marriage (14:20).  A new national database study shows mental health crisis worse after gender transition. How do we help end the gender crisis?  


    Resources mentioned : 

    How to talk about the dangers of the abortion pill:

    https://abortionpilltalk.com/

    Abortion Pill Reversal 

    https://www.abortionpillreversal.com/

    Happy Girl’s Guide to Being Whole:

    The Happy Girl’s Guide to Being Whole - Lumen Press

    Mental Health Crisis worse after gender transition:

    https://catholicvote.org/study-gender-affirming-surgery-mental-health/

    U.S. Study on Puberty Blockers Goes Unpublished Because of Politics, Doctor Says - The New York Times

    https://www.nytimes.com/2024/10/23/science/puberty-blockers-olson-kennedy.html 

    Chloe Cole’s story of detransitioning https://relevantradio.com/2023/05/chloe-destransitioned-from-being-a-boy/

    Abel Garcia’s story of detransitioning : https://relevantradio.com/2022/10/he-identified-as-a-woman-detransitioned/

  • Spiritual Not Religious-creating your own religion – millennial Christine Flynn shares her journey from new age to atheist to Catholic. (1:13) What inspired Christine to become Catholic?   (22:16) Saints Perpetua and Felicity ahead of International Women’s Day. (40:49)


    Resources mentioned : 

    Book from our guest Christine: Not Just Spiritual 

    https://shop.catholic.com/not-just-spiritual/

    Saints Perpetua and Felicity – The Saints Podcast

    https://www.themerrybeggars.com/episodes/ts35-1-perpetua-and-felicity-episode-one

  • What injustices against women should be overcome?  International Women's Day on March 8th. (1:00 What has brought about the greatest growth and happiness for women? (21:16) The Seven Deadly Sins and how to combat them with the opposing Capital Virtue (38:10)

    Resources mentioned : 

    Erika Komisar on why moms are important 

    Science of motherhood

    https://relevantradio.com/2023/06/science-of-motherhood/

    Reducing Anxiety in Children

    https://relevantradio.com/2022/11/reducing-anxiety-in-children-the-advent-wreath/

    Psychology of a mom’s presence for her child

    https://relevantradio.com/2023/03/psychology-of-moms-presence-for-a-child/

    Why mom’s matter

    https://relevantradio.com/2022/10/why-moms-matter-how-to-be-present-to-your-child-2/

    Paradox of the Decline of Female Happiness: Microsoft Word - Paradox of declining female happiness - December 2008 revisions

    Support after abortion 

    https://supportafterabortion.com/ 

     

    Institute for Family Studies shows stay at home moms are happier 

    https://ifstudies.org/blog/are-stay-at-home-mothers-really-miserable

  • Okay, y’all, Lent is here! Timmerie shares some super practical ways to grow this season. Whether you're a sleep-deprived mom, a married couple looking for spiritual connection, or just someone trying to figure out what to give up (besides chocolate for the 12th year in a row), she’s got you covered. 

     

     

    Mom Life: Surviving (and Thriving) Spiritually with Toddlers

     

    Busy mom? No problem.


    Timmerie gets it: tiny humans demand everything, but that doesn’t mean Lent is a lost cause. She suggests:

     

    -Wake up before your kids (even if it’s painful) to pray. It sets the tone for the day.

     

    -Start your day on your knees. Even if it’s just a quick “Jesus, help me,” it models prayer for your kids.

     

    -Use bedtime struggles for prayer time. Stuck snuggling a kid who won’t sleep? Offer it up and pray for them instead of doom-scrolling.

     

    (Bonus: Less frustration when bedtime takes forever.)

     

     

    Married Couples: Level Up Your Prayer Game

     

    If you’re not praying together, Lent is the perfect time to start. Timmerie’s top picks:

     

    -Pray the Rosary together. Simple, powerful, and brings grace.

     

    Night prayer! Do an Examination of Conscience together and end the day in peace.

     

    Read “Discernment of Spirits in Marriage” by Fr. Timothy Gallagher. Highly recommended for deepening your spiritual connection.

     

    (Imagine finishing Lent actually feeling closer to your spouse.)

     

     

    What to Give Up or Do for a Meaningful Lent?

     

    The winning formula from Timmerie: "Pray. Give up sin. Go to confession."

     

    -Figure out your biggest struggle and attack it head-on.

     

    -Replace sin with virtue. Struggle with gossip? Work on speaking words of encouragement.

     

    -Beg God for the grace to actually change. (Because, let’s be honest, white knuckling it alone never works.)

     

    (Confession isn’t just a suggestion... it’s a game-changer.)

     

     

    Finding a Spiritual Director (Without Losing Your Mind)

     

    Looking for an Ignatian spiritual director? Timmerie recommends:

     

    -Books by Fr. Timothy Gallagher: Start there!

     

    -Checking out the Divine Mercy University on the East Coast, where lay people are trained in spiritual direction.

     

    -Being open to the reality that not all priests are trained (or available) for spiritual direction. It’s okay to seek guidance from a trained layperson.

     

    (Basically, don’t get discouraged if your parish priest is too busy... other great options exist!)

     

     

    How Do You Know What to Do This Lent?

     

    Grow where you’re planted.

     

    -Whether you’re single, married, struggling, thriving, lonely, or overwhelmed: God has placed you here for a reason.

     

    -Ask yourself: What does holiness look like in my current season of life?

     

    -Lent isn’t about changing your circumstances; it’s about letting God change YOU within your circumstances.

     

     

    Bottom Line:

     

    Lent is about growing in holiness, right where you are. Whether it’s carving out prayer time, deepening your marriage, fighting sin, or just staying faithful in the small stuff, God has major graces waiting for you.

     

    So… what’s your game plan this Lent? Let’s go! 

     

    (P.S. Share this with a friend who always forgets it’s Friday and accidentally eats a cheeseburger.)

  • Want to transform your Lent?  Use the spiritual practices of recovery explained by Sister Tina Alfieri – hermit, therapist, and addiction specialist on Trending with Timmerie. (3:30) Steps to overcome addictive habits this Lent. (22:45) A new national database study shows mental health crisis worse after gender transition. (46:40)

    Resources mentioned : 

    Bloom for Catholic Women

    https://www.bloomforcatholicwomen.com/

    More episodes with Sister Tina 

    https://relevantradio.com/?cat=23210&s=Sister+Tina+Alfieri

    Gamer’s Thrombosis: How Playing Too Long Could be Deadly: 

    Gamer's Thrombosis: How Playing Too Long Could Be Deadly | Live Science

    The Journal of Sexual Medicine featured on Oxford Academic: national database study shows mental health crisis worse after gender transition 

    https://academic.oup.com/jsm/advance-article-abstract/doi/10.1093/jsxmed/qdaf026/8042063?login=false 

    Episode on what to do for Lent with Fr. Nathan Cromly:  https://omny.fm/shows/trending-with-timmerie-catholic-principles-applied/biblical-roots-of-lent